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'Who Needs an Oscar? I'm Popular in US Now': Ukraine President Cracks a Joke on Trump Impeachment
Donald Trump was impeached by the Democratic-led House of Representatives, charged with abusing his office by pressuring Ukraine to investigate a political rival. He was acquitted this month in the Republican-led Senate.
More Than Half of Coronavirus Cases in Hubei Treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine: Official
Traditional Chinese Medicine universities and hospitals have sent 2,220 medical workers to Hubei to help combat the epidemic, the official said. The government has also approved field trials for experimental US antiviral drug, Remdesivir to treat coronavi...
US Aviation Body Allows Civilian Flights to Resume over Persian Gulf
The FAA said it made the decision because Iran has de-escalated its military posture, reducing the danger to U.S. civil aviation operations.
Coronavirus Cases Seemed to Be Leveling Off. Not Anymore
The sharp rise in reported cases illustrates how hard it has been for scientists to grasp the extent and severity of the coronavirus outbreak in China, particularly inside the epicenter, where thousands of sick people remain untested for the illness.
Taiwan Plans USD 2 Billion Package for Businesses to Soften Coronavirus Hit to Economy
Taiwan's cabinet on Thursday proposed in the special budget T$14.23 billion for the transportation and tourism industries, including subsidies for tour agencies whose businesses have been hit.
Finally, Sex Workers in One of Bangladesh's Biggest Brothels to Receive 'Honourable' Islamic Funeral
Islamic spiritual leaders have for decades rejected funeral prayers for sex workers as they view prostitution as immoral. On Thursday, Hamida Begum became the first sex worker from Daulatdia to receive a formal Islamic funeral, breaking a taboo in the Mus...
Islamic State's South Asia Branch Poses Security Threat to Nations Neighbouring Afghanistan: UN Report
According to the report, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan (ISIL-K) came under severe military pressure from the security forces of Afghanistan and Taliban fighters towards the end of 2019, leading to its virtual expulsion from what had be...
UN Chief Antonio Guterres to Visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib During Trip to Pakistan
On February 17, Antonio Guterres will also speak at the International Conference on 40 Years of Hosting Afghan Refugees in Pakistan.
Prayers, Grief & Hunt for Answers: Families of 29 Victims Shot Dead by Thai Soldier Wait for Bodies
Officials said the assailant, Sergeant Major Jakrapanth Thomma, was angry over a financial dispute and killed his commanding officer and the officer's mother-in-law before seizing several assault weapons and ammunition from his army camp.
Thousands Stranded in Hong Kong Cruise Ship Freed After 1,800 Tested Negative for Coronavirus
The World Dream carried three Chinese passengers to Vietnam between January 19 and 24 who were later found to be infected with the SARS-like coronavirus, which has killed more than 800 people in China since it emerged in December.
Video of Chinese Man Caning Kenyan Worker Sparks Outrage
The video has led to outrage by many Kenyans on social media who likened it to the treatment of Kenyans by British colonists or slavery.
Thai Soldier Holed Up in Mall After Killing 20; Live-Streamed Rampage, Wrote 'No One Can Escape Death'
Police from the Crime Supression Division urged fleeing shoppers to "raise their hands" and identify themselves on the ground floor "and authorities will evacuate you".
'China Doing a Good Job Tackling Coronavirus': Trump Says After Talk With Xi Jinping
The Chinese, Trump said, were in touch with the World Health Organization and also the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. "We're working together," he said.
Donald Trump Says China Doing 'Very Professional Job' Against Coronavirus Epidemic
Trump said the United States and China were 'working together' on the issue. 'I think that China will do a very good job.'
Teen Who Threw 6-Yr-Old from 10th Floor of UK Gallery Had 'Told Care Workers of His Plan to Kill'
The two news groups obtained a recording of Jonty Bravery, who has autism, reportedly telling care workers a year ago that 'in the next few months I've got it in my head I've got to kill somebody'.
Singapore Raises Health Alert Due to Increasing Number of Coronavirus Cases
The health ministry said the city state, which now has 33 cases, has 'planned for such a scenario involving community spread' and will introduce additional precautions.