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'Compared to China, We're Fine': Trump Says Coronavirus Poses Low Risk in US
At a White House news conference later in the day, Vice President Mike Pence said that 21 people aboard a cruise ship held off the coast of California have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Several Injured in Explosion Near US Embassy in Tunisia, Police Shoot Dead Attacker
The assailant tried to enter the embassy but was prevented by police who guarded the diplomatic mission in the Berges du Lac district, a police official said.
27 Killed in Attack on Afghan Political Rally, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah Escapes Unhurt
Interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said women and children were among the dead.
Potential Drug Target Against Coronavirus Infection Identified, Say Researchers
The scientists have identified a cellular protein that is important for the entry of the novel Coronavirus into lung cells and how this process can be blocked.
An Indian-origin Doctor Illegally Prescribed Drugs to Patients Without Proper Cause, 1 Died of Overdose
He pleaded guilty to five counts of distribution of Adderall and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
Iran's Supreme Leader Orders Armed Forces to Assist Health Ministry Combat New Coronavirus
An activist group also said on Tuesday that Wikipedia's Farsi-language website appeared to be disrupted in Iran after a close confidant to the supreme leader died of the new coronavirus.
Coronavirus Infections Rise to 5 in Pakistan
The Gilgit-Baltistan government announced to shut down educational institutional till March 7 after the confirmation of its first coronavirus case.
Who's In, Who's Out in Democratic White House Race
Fast-forward to Super Tuesday, when 14 states vote in what could be the most consequential day of the nomination race, and the party has just five hopefuls left in the fight.
Italy Coronavirus Death Toll Jumps to 52, Over 2000 Infected
The civil protection agency said 18 people had died since Sunday all of whom were either elderly or had serious pre-existing medical conditions.
From Racism to Avoiding ‘Bisous’: How Coronavirus Dread has Hit Fever Pitch in Europe
The effect is most visible among students who come to Europe from different parts of the world. While Italy is closing down universities, France is proposing that students, who recently travelled to the neighbouring country, stay home for two weeks.
WHO Sends First Medics, Supplies to Iran to Fight Coronavirus
As the supplies worth more than $300,000 — including gloves, surgical masks and respirators — were loaded onto the United Arab Emirates military transport plane in Dubai, a WHO official warned that global supplies were running low.
NRC Won't Have Any Implications on Bangladesh and its People, Foreign Secretary Assures in Dhaka
Dhaka is worried over reports that India may send back some Bangladeshi immigrants to the country under the new citizenship law.
Factbox: Latest on the Spread of Coronavirus Around the World
The rapid spread of the new coronavirus has increased fears of a pandemic, sending global markets into a dive last week and prompting governments to step up control measures.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's Japan Visit to be Delayed as 2 Countries Battle Coronavirus Outbreak
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will officially announce the delay later this week, the person said, adding that a new schedule for Xi's visit has not been decided.
Unlike His Rival Democrats, Michael Bloomberg Will Not Ban US Oil Exports in Climate Plan
Progressive candidates like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren have vowed to re-instate the ban if elected, to transition the US economy away from fossil fuels.
After Dropping His Name Last Year, Trump Again Nominates Ratcliffe for Top Spy
The US President had to drop Ratcliffe's nomination last year amid questions about a lack of experience and possible resume embellishment.
