Japan PM calls for nationwide closure of schools over virus
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called Thursday on schools to close nationwide from March 2…
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Asia
China virus expert says earlier action would have reduced infections
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China would have seen far fewer infections from the new coronavirus if it had been…
6 years ago
US, South Korea postpone joint military exercises over virus
by Sunghee Hwang SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- The US and South Korean militaries on Thursday postponed forthcoming joint exercises…
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China reports 29 more virus deaths, lowest since January
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China reported 29 more deaths on Thursday from the new coronavirus epidemic, the lowest daily figure…
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South Korea reports 334 new coronavirus cases, total 1,595
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported 334 new coronavirus cases Thursday, taking its total to 1,595, still the…
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Pakistan confirms first two cases of coronavirus
KARACHI, Pakistan (AFP) -- Pakistan has detected its first two cases of novel coronavirus, a public health advisor to Prime…
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South Korea starts virus checks on 200,000-plus sect members
by Kang Jin-kyu Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- More than 200,000 members of a religious sect…
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Indian PM Modi calls for calm as Delhi riots kill 20
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for calm Wednesday, Feb. 26, after Delhi's worst sectarian violence in decades that left…
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Coronavirus kills four in Iran, taking total to 19: ministry
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran on Wednesday reported four more novel coronavirus deaths among 44 new cases in the past…
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German police seek motive in car ramming that injured 60
by Ina FASSBENDER with Tom BARFIELD in Frankfurt VOLKMARSEN, Germany (AFP) -- German authorities scrambled Tuesday to determine the motives…
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