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As pandemic looms, world’s top disease fighter engages Xi 24 Feb 2020 - 07:09 pm
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Amid China virus fears, even a haircut is a major operation 24 Feb 2020 - 06:29 pm
An employee wearing a face mask cuts hair for a customer at a traditional barber shop in Beijing, China February 24, 2020. China Daily via Reuters
Car drives into German carnival parade, several injured 24 Feb 2020 - 06:04 pm
People react at the scene after a car ploughed into a carnival parade injuring several people in Volkmarsen, Germany February 24, 2020. Elmar Schulten/Waldeckische Landeszeitung via Reuters.
US: Free speech no excuse for crimes of WikiLeaks' Assange 24 Feb 2020 - 06:04 pm
File photo: Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange demonstrate in front of presidential palace regarding his Ecuadorian citizenship in Quito, Ecuador, October 31, 2018. Reuters / Daniel Tapia
US Supreme Court turns away religious bias claim against Walgreens 24 Feb 2020 - 06:04 pm
A sign rests on a counter at a Walgreens pharmacy store in Austin, TX, US, March 26, 2018.  Reuters/Mohammad Khursheed
Greek island protesters vow to stop new migrant camps 24 Feb 2020 - 06:04 pm
Migrants make their way at a makeshift camp surrounding the Moria migrant camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece, February 18, 2020.  Reuters/Alkis Konstantinidis
South Sudan's path to peace still littered with obstacles 24 Feb 2020 - 06:04 pm
South Sudanes President Salva Kiir (3rd-L) shakes hands with First Vice President Dr Riek Machar (2nd-L) as Third Vice President Taban Deng Gai (L), Second Vice President James Wani Igga (2nd-R) and Fourth Vice President Rebecca Garang attend their sweari
Tajikistan suspends air links with Iran over coronavirus 24 Feb 2020 - 05:49 pm
People wearing protective masks wait along the side of a street in the Iranian capital Tehran on February 24, 2020.   AFP / ATTA KENARE
Oman reports first two cases of coronavirus 24 Feb 2020 - 04:49 pm
AFP / ATTA KENARE
Malaysian king accepts Mahathir's resignation amid upheaval 24 Feb 2020 - 04:42 pm
Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad looks on as he leaves the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on February 24, 2020.  AFP / Mohd RASFAN
Iraq confirms first novel coronavirus case 24 Feb 2020 - 04:35 pm
A view outside the quarantine zone at the hospital in the central Iraqi holy shrine city of Najaf where the first case of coronavirus COVID-19 documented in Iraq is being treated.  AFP / Haidar HAMDANI
Deadly Clashes Hit India’s Delhi Ahead of Trump’s Arrival 24 Feb 2020 - 03:40 pm
A police officer fires a tear gas shell to disperse crowds after a clash between people supporting a new citizenship law and those opposing the law, in Maujpur area of New Delhi, India, February 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Akash Jain)
Turkish Airlines cancels flights to four Iranian cities 24 Feb 2020 - 03:27 pm
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India's gold deposit at Sonbhadra: How did the information spread? 24 Feb 2020 - 03:20 pm
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China says more than 3,000 medical staff infected by corona virus 24 Feb 2020 - 03:17 pm
Air China staff position themselves to take a group photo after putting smiley face stickers on their masks, worn as a preventive measure against the  coronavirus on February 24, 2020.(AFP / GREG BAKER)
Mahathir Resigns But Outcome of Malaysia Power Struggle Unclear 24 Feb 2020 - 02:44 pm
 Former Malaysian prime minister and opposition candidate Mahathir Mohamad celebrates with other leaders of his coalition on May 10, 2018.(AFP / Manan VATSYAYANA)
Iran denies virus coverup and claim of 50 deaths 24 Feb 2020 - 02:03 pm
A woman wears a protective mask while walking along the side of a street in the Iranian capital Tehran on February 24, 2020. AFP / ATTA KENARE
China bans trade, consumption of wild animals to counter virus 24 Feb 2020 - 01:58 pm
This photo taken on February 23, 2020 shows people standing on a street by a barrier to stop others from entering, in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province. / AFP / STR