The Chinese National Health Commission said Friday that there are 830 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus countrywide, while at least 25 people have died.The Chinese government isolated more cities …
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At Least 8 Chinese Cities on Lockdown to Contain Coronavirus
The Chinese government isolated more cities Friday, an unprecedented move to contain the coronavirus, which has spread to several other countries.At least eight cities, and a total of at least …
your ads here!Annabella Sciorra Confronts Weinstein From the Witness Stand
Actress Annabella Sciorra confronted Harvey Weinstein in court Thursday after keeping her rape accusation against the former Hollywood honcho largely hidden for decades. For more than a quarter-century, …
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The keepers of the Doomsday Clock on Thursday moved the symbolic countdown to global disaster to the closest point to midnight in its 73-year history, citing “existential danger” from nuclear …
your ads here!Money Worries May Have Outsized Mental Health Impact on Women, Latinos, Less-Educated Whites
Most U.S. adults report worrying about at least two financial issues, such as being able to afford medical bills, retirement or a child’s college education, new research finds.Individuals with two …
your ads here!China Locking Down Cities With 18 Million Inhabitants to Stop Virus
Chinese authorities Thursday moved to lock down three cities with a combined population of more than 18 million in an unprecedented effort to contain the deadly new virus that has …
your ads here!Residents Cope, Flee as Coronavirus Locks Down China’s Wuhan
China’s efforts to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus with a transportation lockdown are sparking confusion among residents who are unsure of what steps to take.Some 20 million people …
your ads here!WHO Welcomes China’s Coronavirus Quarantine
The World Health Organization is welcoming China’s decision to temporarily suspend all transportation in and out of the city of Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom …
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The Trump administration was expected to announce completion as soon as Thursday of one of its most momentous environmental rollbacks, removing federal protections for millions of miles of the country’s …
your ads here!Pakistan Begins Screening Travelers From China for Coronavirus
Pakistan announced Thursday airport authorities have begun screening travelers from neighboring China for signs of the coronavirus.China’s recent billions of dollars of investments in infrastructure development projects in Pakistan has …
your ads here!Virus-Related Tourism Ban Could Hurt North Korea’s Economy
North Korea has temporarily banned foreign tourists in response to the outbreak of a dangerous new virus in neighboring China. Depending on how long the ban lasts, it could hurt …
your ads here!Coronavirus Deaths Rise as Health Agencies Try to Curb Its Spread
As a new virus spreads inside and outside of China, health officials are scrambling to contain it, but the virus is so new, not much is known about it. VOA’s …
your ads here!Coronavirus Deaths Rise as Health Agencies Try to Curb Its Spread
A new virus spreads within and outside China, and the World Health Organization has confirmed nearly 500 cases, including nearly 20 deaths. Health officials are scrambling to contain the disease, …
your ads here!Artist Helps Grieving Pet Owners Remember
For many people, pets are part of the family. So when pets die, it makes sense that some owners might want pictures to help them remember their favorite fur babies. Maxim …
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Despite the U.S.-China trade deal signed last week, the two countries appear headed for more confrontation, especially over high tech.One of China’s highest-profile tech executives, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, told …
your ads here!New Rules Could Bump Emotional-Support Animals From Planes
The days of passengers bringing rabbits, turtles and birds on planes as emotional-support animals could be ending.The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday proposed that only specially trained dogs qualify …
your ads here!Bringing Broadband to Rural America an Ongoing Quest
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission estimates that about 19 million Americans still don’t have access to broadband internet. Most of those people live in rural parts of the country. But …
your ads here!Students from Wuhan Traveling Globally for Holidays
International students remaining in Wuhan, China — where the government has issued a lockdown to avoid the spread of the deadly coronavirus — report being provided surgical masks and being …
your ads here!In Britain, Trying to Help Children Vulnerable to Drugs, Gangs
In parts of Britain, thousands of children have fallen victim to so-called “county lines,” drug networks run by gangs, with many forced to sell drugs in small towns and rural …
your ads here!Chinese City Stops Outbound Flights, Trains From Wuhan to Fight Virus
Chinese state media say the city of Wuhan is shutting down outbound flights and trains as the country battles the spread of a new virus that has sickened hundreds and …
your ads here!Sources: EU Nations Can Restrict High-Risk Vendors Under New 5G Guidelines
EU countries can restrict or exclude high-risk 5G providers from core parts of their telecoms network infrastructure under new guidelines to be issued by the European Commission next week, people …
your ads here!April Trial Set for Cuba Gooding Jr. in Bar Groping Case
Two women who have accused Cuba Gooding Jr. of sexual misconduct will be allowed to testify at his trial on charges that he groped three other women at Manhattan bars …
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