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13:52, february 20, 2020

Iran’s state-run news agency says coronavirus kills two citizens

The new coronavirus infection has killed two elderly Iranian citizens, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported on February 19.

16:06, february 19, 2020

Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantine ordeal ends for coronavirus-free passengers

The evacuation began Wednesday of a cruise ship quarantined after an outbreak of new coronavirus COVID-19, with several hundred passengers who had tested negative being allowed to leave the ship,

11:30, february 19, 2020

Russia temporarily bans Chinese nationals from entering country amid coronavirus outbreak

Russia has decided to ban Chinese nationals from entering its territory amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

10:00, february 18, 2020

U.K. to spend 1.6 billion USD on the world’s fastest weather and climate supercomputer

The United kingdom (U.K.) said it will spend 1.2 billion pounds (equivalent to 1.6 billion USD) on developing the most powerful weather and climate supercomputer in the world.

13:45, february 17, 2020

Fears about economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak weigh on Asian markets

Agence France-Presse ( AFP ) says fears about the economic fallout from the new coronavirus weighed on Asian markets Monday as the death toll in China from the epidemic rose and infections topped

14:42, february 14, 2020

China develops convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients

Citing the China National Biotec Group, Chinese media reports say Chinese specialists have developed convalescent plasma to treat patients who are infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)..

11:46, february 14, 2020

No change in coronavirus outbreak despite China spike, says WHO

Coronavirus cases are not rising dramatically outside China despite a spike in Hubei province, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

14:42, february 13, 2020

U.S. economist says impact of COVID-19 on Chinese, world economy limited

The effect of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, on the Chinese economy will be limited, said Khairy Tourk, a professor of economics with the Stuart School of Business of

11:50, february 13, 2020

Number of new coronavirus cases jumps dramatically as Chinese officials adopt new counting standards

The end of the extended Lunar New Year holiday means China is theoretically returning to work.

11:42, february 10, 2020

Disease knows no borders: The Wuhan coronavirus kills 910 people

Media reports say the Wuhan coronavirus has killed 910 people globally, the vast majority in mainland China, and infected more than 40,000 people.

11:43, february 7, 2020

Coronavirus death toll reportedly climbs to 638

Media reports says the coronavirus outbreak has killed more than 600 people and infected over 28,000 — the vast majority in China.

12:02, february 6, 2020

Death toll in China’s coronavirus outbreak reportedly rises to 564

Citing China’s National Health Commission (NHC), media reports say more than 28,000 confirmed cases reported so far.

11:16, february 5, 2020

Russian interior ministry develops bill on expulsion of foreigners with dangerous diseases

The Russian Interior Ministry has developed a bill determining the procedure of deporting migrants with dangerous diseases, according to Fergana news agency.

10:45, february 4, 2020

Italian scientists isolate DNA sequence of new coronavirus

Italy is the first country in Europe to manage to isolate a new coronavirus. Italian Minister of Health Roberto Speranza announced this while visiting a hospital in Rome on Sunday.

15:58, february 3, 2020

The European Union is to build a new partnership with the United Kingdom

On February 3, Mr. Josep Borrell, the European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, and Mr.

09:59, january 31, 2020

WHO declares it a global public health emergency

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak is a global health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) determined yesterday.

12:02, january 30, 2020

Coronavirus death toll jumps to 170 in China with 7,711 confirmed cases

Media reports say the death toll of the coronavirus has risen to 170 and the virus has reportedly now spread to every region in mainland China.

17:08, january 28, 2020

Taliban say they shot down U.S. military plane; US confirms jet crashed – but disputes it was downed

The Taliban said it had shot down a U.S. military plane in the central Afghan province of Ghazni on January 27, killing all personnel on board.

17:41, january 27, 2020

Plane goes down in Taliban-held territory in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province

Afghan media reports say a plane crashed Monday in Ghazni province's Deh Yak district, south-west of the capital Kabul, in an area with a strong Taliban presence.

11:30, january 24, 2020

China cancels Beijing's Lunar New Year celebrations over deadly virus fears; number of coronavirus cases rises to 830 with 25 deaths

China is taking unprecedented steps aimed at containing the coronavirus outbreak.

10:46, january 23, 2020

Wuhan sealed off as coronavirus cases rise to 571 with 17 deaths

The local government of Wuhan, the center of the coronavirus, announced that all public transportation in the city — local buses, long-distanced buses, subway and ferry — have been closed

10:16, january 23, 2020

Saudi crown prince reportedly involved in alleged hacking of Amazon chief’s phone

International media reports say that exclusive: investigation suggests Washington Post owner was targeted five months before murder of Jamal Khashoggi Citing its source, The Guardian says the

16:43, january 21, 2020

Iraqi Turkmen becomes new leader of ISIS

The new leader of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terror group has been revealed as Iraqi Amir Mohammed Abdul Rahman al-Mawli al-Salbi.

11:05, january 20, 2020

Iran banned from hosting international soccer matches; IFF rejects AFC decision

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has sent a letter to the Iranian Football Federation (IFF) noting that Iran is banned from hosting international soccer matches.

14:55, january 17, 2020

Pentagon says 11 US servicemen wounded in Iranian ballistic missile attack on two US bases in Iraq

U.S. media reports say the Pentagon has revealed that 11 U.S. service members received treatment for concussions from an Iranian missile strike on two U.S.

11:59, january 17, 2020

President Erdogan says Turkey sending troops to Libya

Turkey is beginning to send troops into Libya in support of the internationally recognized government in Tripoli, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday, days before a summit in

11:04, january 16, 2020

Russian prime minister and government resign; Putin puts forward tax chief as new Russian PM

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said yesterday that his government was resigning to give President Vladimir Putin room to carry out the changes he wants to make to the constitution.

15:29, january 14, 2020

Tajik PM invites his Qatari counterpart to pay visit to Tajikistan

On Monday January 13, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani received Tajikistan’s Ambassador to the State of Qatar Khisrav Sohibzoda, according to the Tajik MFA

14:37, january 14, 2020

Some people reportedly arrested in Iran for their role in Ukrainian plane crash

Iran’s judiciary has arrested some people for their role in the crash of a Ukrainian plane that Tehran said was accidentally hit by an Iranian missile, judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili

14:11, january 14, 2020

Pakistan court cancels death penalty for Pervez Musharraf

A Pakistani court on January 13 Monday canceled the death sentence handed down to former President Pervez Musharraf, declaring as unlawful the legal process that led to his conviction.