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New Tamil Alliance Launched in Sri Lanka, To Contest in April Elections
The Tamil People's National Alliance was forged under the leadership of former Northern Province chief minister CV Wigneswaran, who has always maintained a tough line on Tamil nationalism as opposed to the Tamil National Alliance (TNA).
5 Days On, Thousands onboard Hong Kong Cruise Ship Freed After Coronavirus Tests
Health authorities in Hong Kong said the crew and a similar number of passengers had been released from a quarantine imposed because of fears some staff could have contracted the deadly virus on a previous voyage and passed it on.
What's in a Name? WHO Tiptoes Around What to Call the New Coronavirus Virus
The final decision on a name is expected within days and is up to the WHO itself as well as coronavirus experts on the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV).
Indian-American Woman to Run for US Congress from Virginia
Manga Anantatmula hopes of defeating six-term incumbent Congressman Gerry Connolly. Political pundits call it a tall order.
Japanese Man Hospitalised With Pneumonia in Wuhan Dies, Coronavirus Suspected
The man was suspected of having been infected with coronavirus but due to difficulties in diagnosing the disease, the cause of death was given as viral pneumonia.
Psychologist Defending Rape-accused Weinstein Says Memories Can be 'Contaminated' Over Time
Since the trial began on January 22, six women have taken the stand to say they were sexually assaulted by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
Elizabeth Warren Apologises to 6 Women of Color Who Left Nevada Office
Elizabeth said she wishes to create enough space in our offices to make sure that she's hearing from everyone and to determine where there may be concerns.
Thousands of Miles from Wuhan, This US City is Shaken by Coronavirus
It’s a small world after all, a frightening thought if the virus becomes a global pandemic, but a mixed blessing for the scores of Wuhan natives living in Pittsburgh, which has been a 'sister city' of Wuhan for nearly 40 years.
Chinese Doctor Who First Warned Other Medics of Possible Outbreak Dies of Coronavirus
Li Wenliang, 34, was one of several medics targeted by the Wuhan police for trying to blow the whistle on the deadly coronavirus in the early weeks of the outbreak.
China to Cut Tariffs on $75 Billion in US Imports, Says Official
The reduction will apply to levies of five percent and 10 percent that were imposed on more than 1,700 items in September, according to the State Council Tariff Commission.
Donald Trump's Impeachment Trial May be Over, But the Final Result Has Not Come Yet
Trump's lawyers argued that with elections nine months away it should be left to the voters to render the final verdict on whether Trump abused his office by pressuring Ukraine to investigate a Democratic political rival, Joe Biden.
'Groped Me & Masturbated': Woman Testifies Against H-wood Director Harvey Weinstein in Rape Case Trial
Lauren Young, a 30-year-old model and actress, told jurors that she met Weinstein in 2012 at an Oscars dinner. She was later invited to a meeting with him in the lobby of a Beverly Hills hotel in February 2013, where she hoped to pitch a script she was wo...
At Least 33 People Killed after Second Avalanche in Eastern Turkey; Several Feared Trapped
The first avalanche buried a snow-clearing vehicle and a minibus, killing five people and leaving two others missing. The vehicle's operator and seven passengers escaped alive.
Manchester Arena Suicide Bomber's Brother 'Just as Guilty', Court Told
The blast on May 22, 2017 happened in a busy foyer of the venue in northwest England packed with men, women and children, and also injured more than 200 others.
Two-thirds of Coronavirus Victims are Men: Chinese Health Official
The death toll in the coronavirus outbreak rose to 426 on Monday while the total number of cases increased to 20,522, according to Chinese health officials.
Devil is in Details: In China, Reality of Coronavirus Insurance Lies in the Small Print Disclaimer
The number of infections from the new virus stands at more than 17,200, and the World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency.