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European stocks extend losses on fear of virus pandemic
World
February 25, 2020
European stocks extend losses on fear of virus pandemic
European stock markets fell further on Tuesday but declines in midday trading were far less than during a major sell-off…
Iraq reports four cases of coronavirus amid fear of Iran epidemic spillover
Middle East
February 25, 2020
Iraq reports four cases of coronavirus amid fear of Iran epidemic spillover
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — An Iraqi family of four who returned from a visit to Iran tested positive for the coronavirus,…
Micro-pollution ravaging China and South Asia: study
World
February 25, 2020
Micro-pollution ravaging China and South Asia: study
Nearly 90 percent of the 200 cities beset by the world’s highest levels of deadly micro-pollution are in China and…
Iran says 12 dead from new virus, rejects higher death toll
Middle East
February 25, 2020
Iran says 12 dead from new virus, rejects higher death toll
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s government said Monday that 12 people had died nationwide from the new coronavirus,…
South Korea on frontline as coronavirus spreads
World
February 24, 2020
South Korea on frontline as coronavirus spreads
The deadly coronavirus epidemic spread further outside China on Monday with a surge of infections in South Korea making it…
Egypt to start electric bus production in November: Minister
Egypt
February 23, 2020
Egypt to start electric bus production in November: Minister
Egypt will begin producing its first batch of electric buses at its military production factories in November, the Minister of…
Virus hits shipping, spreading global economic strain
World
February 23, 2020
Virus hits shipping, spreading global economic strain
Sea freight transport, the lifeblood of trade and a bellwether of the global economy, has been blown off course by…
Second coronavirus death sparks fears, lockdown in Italian towns
World
February 22, 2020
Second coronavirus death sparks fears, lockdown in Italian towns
Two deaths from the new coronavirus sparked fears throughout northern Italy on Saturday, as towns shuttered shops and schools to…
Iran now says 5 dead out of 28 infected with new coronavirus
Middle East
February 22, 2020
Iran now says 5 dead out of 28 infected with new coronavirus
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian health authorities on Saturday reported a fifth death from the new virus that emerged in…
Exiled Dalai Lama marks 80 years as Tibet’s spiritual leader
World
February 22, 2020
Exiled Dalai Lama marks 80 years as Tibet’s spiritual leader
The Dalai Lam on Saturday marked the 80th anniversary of his enthronement as the spiritual leader of Tibet, a position…