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World Mar 03, 2020

Beijing Ordered to Slash Chinese Staff in State Media in US

The United States on Monday slashed by nearly half the number of Chinese nationals allowed to work for their state-run media in the United States, vowing reciprocity as Beijing restricts foreign press.
World Mar 03, 2020

COVID-19 Outbreak: Twitter Staff Told to Work From Home Over Coronavirus Epidemic

Twitter staff across the world were asked to work from home starting Monday in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly new coronavirus epidemic.
World Mar 03, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: South Korea Reports 477 More COVID-19 Cases, Bringing Total to 5,000

South Korea's coronavirus case total -- the largest in the world outside China -- approached 5,000 Tuesday as authorities reported 477 new cases.
World Mar 03, 2020

Brazil: Boat Sinks in Amazon Rainforest Region, 18 Dead

At least 18 people were killed when a riverboat sank in the Amazon rainforest region, Brazilian authorities said Monday, as survivors described fleeing the foundering boat in terror.
World Mar 03, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: WHO Medical Experts, Aid Flown Into Iran as Death Toll Jumps to 66, Highest Outside China

Germany, France and Britain, for their part, said they would send emergency medical supplies including testing equipment, body suits and gloves as well as five million euros ($5.5 million) to help tackle the outbreak. Iran's confirmed cases leapt Monday by 523 on the previous day, hitting 1,501, said Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raisi.
World Mar 02, 2020

Coronavirus Death Toll in Italy Rises to 52, More than 2,000 People Infected with COVID-19

The civil protection agency said 18 people had died since Sunday -- including three in Emilia Romagna -- all of whom were either elderly or had serious pre-existing medical conditions. Some 166 people remained were in intensive care, while 149 patients had recovered since the epidemic hit Italy, it said.
Agency News Mar 02, 2020

Coronavirus Scare: Swiss Football League 2020 Suspended Till March 23 Over COVID-19 Epidemic

The league referred to a government decision taken on Friday to suspend all events with more than 1,000 participants until March 15. It said it ruled out the option of playing matches behind closed doors for economic reasons.
World Mar 02, 2020

Pakistani Doctor Who Helped CIA Track Osama bin Laden Launches Hunger Strike in Prison

His family has also complained of being targeted and harassed by authorities over the years. US President Donald Trump vowed during his election campaign that he would order Pakistan to free Afridi, but since taking office has been largely silent on the issue.
World Mar 02, 2020

Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 66 in Iran, 523 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported, Highest Outside China

Qom, a Shiite holy city, was the scene of Iran's first reported cases and deaths from the outbreak that began in China. The official news agency IRNA reported on Monday the death of Mohammad Mirmohammadi, 72, a member of the Expediency Council which advises the supreme leader.
World Mar 02, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in China: Man Sentenced to Death For Fatally Stabbing Officials at Checkpoint to Curb Spread of COVID-19 Virus

Many villages and communities have also implemented their own blockades and tough measures to keep people out, fearful that travellers could infect their communities. On Sunday a court handed down a death sentence to a 23-year-old man after he stabbed two officials at one local village checkpoint.
World Mar 02, 2020

Philippines: Hostage Crisis at Manila Mall, Sacked Security Guard Shoots One Dead, Holds 30 Others at Gunpoint

Workers and customers were evacuated from the V-Mall shopping centre in Manila early Monday after gunshots rang out and officers wielding assault rifles rushed to the scene.
Sports Mar 02, 2020

EFL Cup 2019–20: ‘Remarkable’ Manchester City’s Consistency Delights Serial Winner Pep Guardiola

City's failure to turn their dominance into more goals in the second half gave those Villa fans belief in a fairytale fightback. And it very nearly arrived three minutes from time when Bjorn Engels rose highest at a corner only for the often-criticised Bravo to turn his header onto the post and maintain City's grip on the competition.
Social Viral Mar 02, 2020

Instagram Influencer Ekaterina Didenko's Birthday Party Turns Fatal! 3 Dead After Dry Ice Poured in Swimming Pool in Moscow

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.
Sports Mar 02, 2020

Premier League 2019–20: ‘We Are Too Nice’ Moans Jose Mourinho as Wolves Beat Tottenham Hotspur 3–2

"It was a totally unfair result. But it is difficult to stop Wolves if you don't have the mentality that they showed," Mourinho said. "In the first and last minutes they had fouls to stop the counter-attack. Wolves had the correct mentality.
Sports Mar 02, 2020

Premier League 2019–20: Everton Boss Carlo Ancelotti Sees Red in Manchester United 1–1 Draw

Everton midfielder Sigurdsson went close to making it 2-1 early in the second half. United's Victor Lindelof carelessly gave away a free-kick on the edge of the box and Sigurdsson saw his curling strike come back off the post, with Richarlison unable to get the rebound on target as he followed up.
Sports Mar 02, 2020

La Liga 2019–20: Real Madrid Defeat Barcelona 2–0 in El Clasico to Regain Top Spot

Lionel Messi's rasping shot was saved by Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the first half but it was the Argentine's opposing captain, Sergio Ramos, who was thrashing his arms in celebration after the final whistle.
World Mar 01, 2020

US-Taliban Peace Agreement: Iran Opposes Afghan Pact, Says US Had ‘No Right’ to Sign

Tensions have sharply escalated between Tehran and Washington since May 2018, when US President Donald Trump withdrew from a deal that gave Iran relief from sanctions in return for curbs on its nuclear programme. The arch enemies have appeared to come to the brink of an all-out confrontation twice since then.
World Mar 01, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: What Is the Real Size of COVID-19 Epidemic in Iran?

"In Iran, for example, they started detecting patients based on death. So if you calculate the case/fatality rate that way, it is going to be very high," said Cecile Viboud, an epidemiologist at the National Institutes of Health in the United States.
Sports Mar 01, 2020

Juventus vs Inter Milan Among Five Italian Serie A Football Matches Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus

Five matches in Italy's Serie A, including the heavyweight duel between champions Juventus and Inter Milan, were postponed on Saturday due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Sports Mar 01, 2020

Premier League 2019-20: Watford End Liverpool's Unbeaten Season by 3-0 at Vicarage Road

Liverpool's unbeaten season in the Premier League was ended in spectacular fashion as Ismaila Sarr's double moved Watford out of the relegation zone with a 3-0 win at Vicarage Road.

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