Asia
China’s virus death toll surpasses SARS but new cases fall
World
February 9, 2020
China’s virus death toll surpasses SARS but new cases fall
BEIJING (AP) — China’s virus death toll rose by 89 on Sunday to 811, passing the number of fatalities in…
Scientists race to develop vaccine for new coronavirus
World
February 9, 2020
Scientists race to develop vaccine for new coronavirus
Scientists from the United States to Australia are using new technology in an ambitious, multi-million-dollar drive to develop a vaccine…
Thai gunman among 27 dead in ‘unprecedented’ mass shooting
World
February 9, 2020
Thai gunman among 27 dead in ‘unprecedented’ mass shooting
A Thai soldier who killed at least 26 people before being shot dead in a mall by commandos went on…
Turkish clothes makers see orders shifting from coronavirus-hit China
Middle East
February 8, 2020
Turkish clothes makers see orders shifting from coronavirus-hit China
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Several fashion retailers that manufacture clothing in coronavirus-hit China are in talks with Turkish firms about shifting…
China virus toll hits 722, with first foreign victim
World
February 8, 2020
China virus toll hits 722, with first foreign victim
The death toll from China’s coronavirus outbreak soared to 722 on Saturday, including the first foreign victim, as Hong Kong…
Huawei promises ‘Made in Europe’ 5G for EU
World
February 5, 2020
Huawei promises ‘Made in Europe’ 5G for EU
Chinese telecom giant Huawei said on Tuesday it would set up manufacturing hubs in Europe, as it tries to fight…
Last century’s epidemics more deadly than today’s
World
February 5, 2020
Last century’s epidemics more deadly than today’s
Before the emergence of the new coronavirus, which has sparked worldwide panic, other epidemics had struck earlier in the 21st…
More Chinese cities shut down as virus death toll rises
World
February 5, 2020
More Chinese cities shut down as virus death toll rises
Millions more people have been ordered to stay indoors as China battles to curb the spread of a new virus…
Tokyo Olympic boss ‘extremely worried’ about deadly virus
World
February 5, 2020
Tokyo Olympic boss ‘extremely worried’ about deadly virus
The chief executive officer of the Tokyo Olympics admitted Wednesday that organizers are “extremely worried” about the possible effect of…
Blinded by the light, firefly species face extinction
World
February 4, 2020
Blinded by the light, firefly species face extinction
Fireflies are in deep trouble, with many species facing extinction due to habitat loss and exposure to pesticides, according to…