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Second person dies from SARS-linked virus in China

Second person dies from SARS-linked virus in China

A second person has died in China from a mysterious SARS-linked virus that has stricken dozens and appeared in two…
Ukraine opens probe of possible surveillance of ambassador

Ukraine opens probe of possible surveillance of ambassador

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Police in Ukraine are investigating whether the U.S. ambassador came under illegal surveillance by an unknown…
Fires, then floods: How much can a koala bear?

Fires, then floods: How much can a koala bear?

A week ago, koalas at an Australian wildlife park were in the path of raging bushfires. On Friday, they were…
Trump’s trial begins, senators vowing ‘impartial justice’

Trump’s trial begins, senators vowing ‘impartial justice’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump with quiet ceremony Thursday — senators…
UK’s Prince Harry appears in public for first time since royal split

UK’s Prince Harry appears in public for first time since royal split

LONDON (Reuters) — Britain’s Prince Harry made his first public appearance on Thursday since Queen Elizabeth acceded to the wishes…
Bangladesh says once-submerged island ready for Rohingya

Bangladesh says once-submerged island ready for Rohingya

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — An island in Bangladesh that was regularly submerged during monsoon seasons is ready to house 100,000…
Despite danger, Filipinos made restive volcano their home

Despite danger, Filipinos made restive volcano their home

TALISAY, Philippines (AP) — It’s the second-most active volcano in the Philippines, a designated permanent danger zone long declared off-limits…
China reports first death from mystery pneumonia outbreak

China reports first death from mystery pneumonia outbreak

A 61-year-old man has become the first person to die in China from a respiratory illness believed caused by a…
Putin engineers shake-up that could keep him in power longer

Putin engineers shake-up that could keep him in power longer

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin engineered a surprise shake-up of Russia’s leadership Wednesday, proposing changes to the constitution that…
US, China sign ‘momentous’ trade deal

US, China sign ‘momentous’ trade deal

The United States and China signed a truce in their trade war on Wednesday after nearly two years of tensions,…
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