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Corona virus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438

Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 07:46 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The death toll in mainland China from the new type of virus has risen to 425, with the total number of cases now standing at 20,438, officials said Tuesday. The new figures come after the country...

Air Canada flight safely lands in Madrid with damaged engine

Monday, 3 February 2020, 19:26 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

An Air Canada Boeing 767 aircraft with 128 passengers on board is flying in circles near Madrid on Monday, trying to burn off fuel as it prepares for an emergency landing following problems with one...

UK to announce new rules for militants after street stabbing

Monday, 3 February 2020, 11:23 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The British government plans to announce new rules for the imprisonment of convicted terrorists after an Islamic militant who was recently released from prison stabbed two people in south London, the...

Built in 10 days, China's virus hospital takes 1st patients

Monday, 3 February 2020, 08:19 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The first patients arrived Monday at a 1,000-bed hospital built in 10 days as part of China's efforts to fight a new virus. Huoshenshan Hospital and a second facility with 1,500 beds that is due...

Philippines reports first virus death outside of China

Sunday, 2 February 2020, 07:19 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death from a new virus outside of China, where authorities delayed the opening of schools in the worst-hit province and tightened quarantine measures in a...

Now for the hard part: EU-UK trade talks to be complicated

Sunday, 2 February 2020, 06:35 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

If you thought the drawn-out battle over the U.K.'s departure from the European Union was painful, wait until you see what comes next. While Britain formally left the EU at 11 p.m. local time...

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