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Map showing confirmed cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus around mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, as of Feb 20.
World
09.08.2024
China sees drop in new virus cases, two Japan cruise passengers die
Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, the top prosecutor for Arlington County and Falls Church in the Washington suburbs, is one of a small group of reform-minded local prosecutors
World
09.08.2024
In the US, leftist local prosecutors make inroads
Special week: Canterbury Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson
World
09.08.2024
Crusaders reunion, Gatland's goals: Super Rugby talking points
Thousands camped outside a UN base near Wau in an overcrowded tent city, too terrified to venture beyond the safety of peacekeepers
World
09.08.2024
South Sudanese demand leaders 'show us there is peace'
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More than 100,000 people in Cabo Delgado province have fled their homes in the face of jihadist violence, according to the UN
World 09.08.2024
Fear spreads in Mozambique's gas-rich province as jihadist attacks rise
The Japanese government sent a plane bearing thousands of pieces of protective garments for the hard-hit central city of Wuhan
World 09.08.2024
Virus brings two foes together, Japan and China
Steluta Duta says becoming a boxer 'was my only chance, my gamble' during a break from her training at the gym in Buzau
World 09.08.2024
Romanian boxer inspires girls to knock out poverty
Sinn Fein had an unexpected surge in support in the general election
World 09.08.2024
New Irish parliament sits as government formation flounders
Whether it is commander-in-chief Putin looking through binoculars or mocked-up shirtless Putin riding a bear, the Russian president is on sale everywhere
World 09.08.2024
On magnets, mugs and matryoshka dolls, Putin's face still sells
Anti-headscarf campaigner Shaparak Shajarizadeh has called for a boycott of Iran's election on Friday
World 09.08.2024
Iranian headscarf campaigner calls for vote boycott
German Chancellor Angela Merkel sees "very tough" talks over the longterm budget
World 09.08.2024
EU leaders to face off in 'very tough' budget summit
Algerians march in Bordj Bou Arreridj. Today, Algeria's protests are smaller than in spring 2019, but the Hirak movement remains strong
World 09.08.2024
Algeria city recalls protest that morphed into uprising
There are worries over allowing former Diamond Princess passengers to roam freely around Japan's notoriously crowded cities, even if they have tested negative for the coronavirus
World 09.08.2024
Japan hits back at 'chaotic' cruise ship quarantine claims
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