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Several countries have banned flights to and from China as the coronavirus continues to spread, fanning concerns about the impact on the world economy

Shanghai Stocks Dive In First New Year Session, Other Markets Mixed

Shanghai stocks dive in first New Year session, other markets mixed

London Panic: Central Streets Evacuated After WWII Bomb Found

Midnight in London will be marked by the chimes of Big Ben, which has been silent during a long restoration

Several central London streets were evacuated earlier today after an unexploded WWII-era bomb was found.

Nigeria To Receive $308m Stolen By Ex-dictator: US

Former military dictator Sani Abacha is believed to have looted hundreds of millions of dollars from Nigeria during his rule from 1993 until his death in 1998

Nigeria to receive $308m stolen by ex-dictator: US

(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 12, 2015 AirAsia Group CEO, Tony Fernandes speaks at a press conference in Sydney; he is one of Two AirAsia chiefs stepping aside at least two months amid claims Airbus paid the company $50 million for a plane ord

Two AirAsia Chiefs Step Aside Amid Airbus Bribery Probe

Two AirAsia chiefs step aside amid Airbus bribery probe

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Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, is seen at a conference in January 2019

Facebook Second-in-command Sandberg Engaged To Marry

Facebook second-in-command Sandberg engaged to marry

The clashes came a day after Turkey sent a convoy of tanks and armoured vehicles into northern Syria

Turkey And Syrian Regime In Deadly Flare-up

Turkey and Syrian regime in deadly flare-up

The Senate hears final arguments in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump

Trump Lawyers Conclude Senate Defense With Call For Acquittal

Trump lawyers conclude Senate defense with call for acquittal

"Having high-quality masks for the caregivers is extremely important," the new IFRC secretary-general told AFP

Sub-standard Mask Donations Hamper China Virus Response: Red Cross

Sub-standard mask donations hamper China virus response: Red Cross

BlackBerry, the Canadian group that led the smartphone market a decade ago, outsourced its handset business to Chinese electronics group TCL, which made the Key2 seen here in 2019

TCL Set To End Deal Making BlackBerry Smartphones

TCL set to end deal making BlackBerry smartphones

Apple has closed its stores in mainland China due to the new virus which has killed 259 people and infected nearly 12,000

Apple News: Tech Giant Closes Chinese Stores And Offices Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Major tech companies have seen their China operations disrupted by the Coronavirus outbreak.

Artificial light, habitat loss and pesticides pose a grave threat to firefly species

Blinded By The Light, Firefly Species Face Extinction

Blinded by the light, firefly species face extinction

Lebanon Banks Tighten Withdrawal Caps, Sparking Outcry

Lebanon banks tighten withdrawal caps, sparking outcry

Former rebel leader Albin Kurti and his cabinet were installed only a day before the deadline, helping to avoid a political crisis

Kosovo Approves Former Leftist Rebel As PM

Kosovo approves former leftist rebel as PM

Mufti of the Islamic Community of Slovenia Nedzad Grabus addresses the media on February 3, 2020

Slovenia's First Mosque Opens After 50 Years

Slovenia's first mosque opens after 50 years

French President Emmanuel Macron, pictured at the One Planet Summitin 2017, will travel to Poland to hold talks

France's Macron Seeks 'Turning Point' In Ties With Poland

France's Macron seeks 'turning point' in ties with Poland

Children suffering from malnutrition receive treatment at a clinic in Yemen's northern Hajjah province

First UN 'Mercy Flight' Leaves Yemen's Rebel-held Sanaa

First UN 'mercy flight' leaves Yemen's rebel-held Sanaa

Johnson is expected to come out swinging against the EU in his speech Monday

UK, EU Clash Over Vision For Post-Brexit Trade Ties

UK, EU clash over vision for post-Brexit trade ties

Garbage collectors argue that they should continue to be allowed to stop work early because their life expectancy is seven years lower than that of the average French person

'Open Bar' For Rats As Paris Pension Strikes Hit Waste Collection

'Open bar' for rats as Paris pension strikes hit waste collection

Anti-government protesters cut off a road with flaming tyres during a demonstration against Iraq's prime minister-designate Mohammad Allawi in the shrine city of Najaf, south of the capital

Iraq Protest Camps Splinter Over Cleric's Backing Of New PM

Iraq protest camps splinter over cleric's backing of new PM

Ukraine has called for those responsible for the downing of the jet to be punished and for compensation to be paid

Ukraine Says Iran 'Knew From Start' Missile Downed Plane

Ukraine says Iran 'knew from start' missile downed plane

Nothing to crow about: 1.3 percent growth is far from the 4 percent rate sought by the Kremlin

Russia's Anaemic 2019 Growth Highlights Kremlin Challenge

Russia's anaemic 2019 growth highlights Kremlin challenge

Britain has always been something of an awkward fit in the EU

London Stabbing: Sudesh Amman’s Mother Blames Internet For Son’s Radicalization

The mother of Sudesh Amman, the identified Streatham attacker, said her son was radicalized both by the internet and his time behind bars at Belmarsh.

The Kiev-bound Ukraine International Airlines plane was shot down in a catastrophic error shortly after takeoff from Tehran on January 8, killing all 176 people on board

‘They Were Aware’; Leaked Recording Shows Iran Officers Knew About Missile Hitting Plane

A leaked recording of the communication between an Iranian air traffic control tower and the Iranian captain of the civilian plane Aseman showed proof that the Iranian Officials were immediately aware of the missile that hit the Ukrainian civilian plane flight PS752.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes that Britain can become the Superman of free trade

UK's Johnson Hits Out At Global Protectionism

UK's Johnson hits out at global protectionism

Pakistani students wearing protective face masks arriving in Islamabad from China

Pakistan Bucks Trend And Resumes Flights To Virus-hit China

Pakistan bucks trend and resumes flights to virus-hit China

Police clashed with migrants protesting against tougher new asylum laws

Greek Island Police Fire Tear Gas At Protesting Migrants

Greek island police fire tear gas at protesting migrants

Cyprus has regained the trademark rights in Britain to its renowned white cheese halloumi

Cyprus Wins Back UK Halloumi Trademark

Cyprus wins back UK halloumi trademark

Long queues form at pharmacies in Hong Kong as fears spread through the crowded metropolis over China's new coronavirus epidemic.

Miracle Cure? Briton Claims He Beat Coronavirus With Hot Toddy

Despite his claim, however, no study has yet proved that hot toddies can cure nCoV.

French prosecutors suspect Gilbert Chikli of playing a key role in a fraud based on impersonating French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.

French Minister's Alleged Impersonators On Trial For Fraud

French minister's alleged impersonators on trial for fraud

A man carries his dog in a shopping bag at a pet fair in Shanghai. China is home to a growing population of pet owners, with pet-related spending in China reaching nearly $24 billion in 2018

Chinese Turn To Social Media To Feed Stranded Pets In Virus City

Chinese turn to social media to feed stranded pets in virus city

Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell's visit to Iran began with a meeting with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

EU Top Diplomat Holds Talks In Iran 'To De-escalate Tensions'

EU top diplomat holds talks in Iran 'to de-escalate tensions'

The halt to Chinese tourists due to the novel coronavirus will be keenly felt as China is the top contributor to world tourism numbers with 150 million Chinese making foreign trips in 2018

Chinese Tourism, The Main Engine Of Global Travel

Chinese tourism, the main engine of global travel

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Off-Duty Police Officer Honored For Saving Autistic Man From Dog Attack

Despite being off-duty that day, Senior Sergeant Peter Graham made a u-turn and helped Oliver Beaumont, who was being mauled by two Rottweilers.

Last year was the worst for Hong Kong's growth since 2009

Hong Kong Economy Shrinks For First Time In A Decade

Hong Kong economy shrinks for first time in a decade

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