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Democrats turn sights on New Hampshire after Iowa fiasco
Democratic candidates were anxiously awaiting results from the Iowa caucuses on Tuesday after technical glitches plunged the kickoff vote of the US ...China virus death toll rises to 425
The number of confirmed deaths from China’s coronavirus outbreak spiked to 425, after authorities in Hubei province reported 64 new fatalities Tuesday. ...UK to ban new petrol car sales from 2035
Britain will bring forward a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles to 2035, including hybrids, Prime Minister Boris Johnson ...Hong Kong reports first coronavirus death; Macau to shut casinos
Hong Kong on Tuesday became the second place outside mainland China to report the death of a coronavirus patient as restrictions on ...Kenya’s former President Daniel arap Moi dies aged 95
Former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi, who ruled the country with an iron fist between 1978 and 2002, has died aged 95, ...WHO launches campaign against China virus misinformation
The World Health Organization said Monday it was working around the clock with internet and social media giants to combat widespread misinformation ...First UN ‘mercy flight’ leaves Yemen’s rebel-held Sanaa
Yemeni children in critical need of medical care were evacuated Monday from the rebel-held capital Sanaa, in what the United Nations hopes ...Virus deaths in China pass 360, exceeding SARS mainland toll
China’s death toll from the coronavirus epidemic soared past 360 on Monday, with deepening global concern about the outbreak and governments closing ...US demands more from Taliban on ceasefire before deal
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday demanded “demonstrable evidence” from the Taliban that they can and will reduce violence before ...First patients admitted to hospital built in 10 days to combat coronavirus
The first patients arrived Monday at a 1,000-bed hospital built in 10 days as part of China’s efforts to fight a new ...