Former Taiwan leader Lee Teng-hui rushed to hospital
Former Taiwan leader Lee Teng-hui was rushed to a hospital after he began choking and coughing from drinking milk, local media reported over the weekend. Lee has remained under medical…
NCP recovery rate sees significant rise
The recovery rate for the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) has been rising significantly not only nationwide, but also in the outbreak epicenter of Wuhan and Hubei Province, the National Health…
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Wuhan wages total war at novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak
All suspected cases of infection to be tested by Tuesday: officials Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei Province and the epicenter of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) outbreak, has sounded…
WHO inspection team to work with Chinese counterparts on virus control: NHC
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sent a team of international experts to China to work with Chinese counterparts on prevention and control of the novel coronavirus epidemic, and the…
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Plane breaks apart after skidding off runway in Turkey, killing three
Three people have died and 179 were injured when a plane skidded off the runway at an Istanbul airport, caught fire and split into three after landing in rough weather.…
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Syrian air defense responds to ‘Israeli attack’: state media
Syria's air defense has responded to an "Israeli attack" near Damascus, state news agency SANA said early Thursday. "Our air defenses confronted an Israeli attack" west of the capital, said…
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Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli soldiers in Hebron
An Israeli soldier aims his weapon at Palestinian protesters during clashes in the West Bank city of Hebron, Feb. 6, 2020. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)
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Kuwait Fire Service Directorate holds emergency drill
Firefighters extinguish fire during an emergency drill in Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 6, 2020. Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) held on Thursday an emergency drill titled "The joint command for…
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European Commission supports start of talks on lower primary surplus targets for Greece on conditions: EU official
The European Commission supports the launch of a discussion regarding the reduction of Greece's primary surplus targets, provided that the country will keep the momentum of reforms, European Commissioner for…
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Trump takes victory lap on impeachment acquittal by divided Senate
US President Donald Trump took a victory lap Thursday, a day after a divided Senate voted to acquit him on impeachment charges. In a lengthy speech at the White House…