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Coronavirus: Mexico Confirms Fourth Case, Latest Victim Recently Visited Italy, Health Official Says
Health authorities said the 20-year-old woman from Mexico's northern Coahuila state, who was tested positive, was carrying the virus without showing symptoms.
36-Year-Old Evacuated from Iran Becomes First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus in Qatar
Qatar on Thursday repatriated a number of its citizens from Iran -- which is battling the worst outbreak outside China -- and confined them to a 14-day period of quarantine, the government said.
US 'Realistic' But Sees Opportunity for Afghan Peace, Says Mike Pompeo
Speaking after the signing ceremony in Qatar, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was still angry about the September 11, 2001 attacks that were planned in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas as Black-clad Protesters Return to Streets
The latest clashes are among the most violent to roil the Chinese-ruled city after a period of relative calm following intense anti-government protests that escalated in June last year, with fears over coronavirus keeping many residents indoors.
Three Die at Social Media Influencer's Birthday Party in Moscow After Dry Ice Thrown into Pool
The party at the Moscow pool complex late Friday was to mark the birthday of Ekaterina Didenko, a popular Instagram influencer focusing on pharmaceutical products with more than a million followers.
Hyundai Shuts Down Factory as Worker Tests Positive for Coronavirus in South Korean City Ulsan
Hyundai operates five car factories in Ulsan, which has an annual production capacity of 1.4 million vehicles, or nearly 30% of Hyundai's global production. Hyundai employs 34,000 workers there in the world's biggest car complex.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Iran Closes Schools as Death Toll Rises to 34
The Islamic Republic had already cancelled Friday prayers in the capitals of 23 of Iran's 31 provinces because of the outbreak, including in Tehran and the Shi’ite Muslim holy cities of Qom and Mashhad.
Opera Star Domingo Drops Spain Show but Says Apology over Sexual Harassment Claims Gave ‘False Impression’
The latest statement came two days after the 79-year-old, who faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment, apologised for "the hurt" caused to his accusers.
UN Demands 'Unfettered Access' for China Uighur Region Visit
China has come under international criticism for its treatment of the Uighurs, with activists and witnesses saying it is trying to forcibly integrate the mostly Muslim ethnic group and strip them of their Islamic heritage.
India is Incredible, Lot of Progress Made in Bilateral Ties During Visit, Says Donald Trump
During his visit to India, the US president addressed a massive rally in Ahmedabad, visited Agra and held official meetings in New Delhi.
Iran's Vice President Tests Positive for Coronavirus as Death Toll Reaches 26, Highest Outside China
Those infected include Masoumeh Ebtekar, the vice president for women and family affairs, and Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi. Ebtekar's case was said to be mild and she had not been admitted to hospital.
Dozens Allowed off Japan Virus-Hit Ship Have 'Symptoms': Minister
The ministry found "45 people had certain symptoms," health minister Katsunobu Kato told parliament. "We asked all of them (who have symptoms) to see a doctor and to take tests," Kato said.
Bangladesh’s Biggest Zoo Bans Elephant Rides After Long-Running Campaign by Activists
The zoo in Dhaka currently has five Asian elephants aged between 10 and 30. The animals were made to give rides to up to 1,000 spectators a day before the ban.
Trump Says Harvey Weinstein's Conviction 'Sends Very Strong Message'
US President Donald Trump said that from the standpoint of women, the conviction was a 'great thing'.
Coronavirus: Italy Probes 'Insane' Prices for Masks, Sanitisers as Country Sees Europe's Biggest Outbreak
Italy has seen the biggest outbreak of the disease in Europe, with more than 260 cases and seven deaths reported, most in the prosperous north of the country.
Opera Star Placido Domingo Apologises to Women Who Accused Him of Sexual Harassment
The allegations against Placido Domingo first surfaced in August 2019 and within months he effectively ended his career in the United States.