Turmoil in Malaysia as PM Mahathir resigns
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad resigned on Monday in a shock move after his political allies sought to bring down ...
WHO warns world to prepare for pandemic
GENEVA, Switzerland - The World Health Organization says the coronavirus outbreak does not yet fit the criterion for a pandemic ...
LANXESS product RelyOn Virkon effective against coronavirus
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WTA roundup: Rybakina withdraws after Doha win
As hard as it may be to top the high that Elena Rybakina was on following her thrilling victory on ...
Elizabeth Warren demands Bloomberg to release his tax returns
South Carolina [USA], Feb 26 (ANI): Democrat presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday (local time) called on former New York ...
US Imposes Sanctions on 13 for Helping Iranian Missile Program
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on 13 entities and individuals in China, Iraq, Russia and Turkey because of their ...
League of Legends' MSI 2020 on hold due to coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak in Asia and Europe continues to impact the esports world, with the League of Legends 2020 Mid-Season ...
Corononavirus: Hong Kong schools will remain shut beyond Easter
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MLB notebook: Tommy John surgery for Yanks' Severino
New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery, general manager Brian Cashman confirmed Tuesday. The two-time All-Star was ...
Stocks Sink, Bonds Soar on Fears Virus Will Stunt Economy
Stocks fell sharply again on Wall Street on Tuesday, piling on losses a day after the market's biggest drop in ...
Astralis, Fnatic advance with 2nd-round wins at IEM Katowice
Astralis and Fnatic earned second-round Group A victories Tuesday to advance at the Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2020 World Championship ...
Disney CEO Bob Iger Steps Down; Bob Chapek Named New Head
NEW YORK - The Walt Disney Co. has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger, effective immediately.The surprise announcement Tuesday ...
UN human rights chief warns of women's rights complacency
Ms. Bachelet, taking part in a panel discussion, held at the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday, said that the ...
Pompeo Blasts China, Iran for Response to Virus Outbreak
WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday hit out at China and Iran for their response to the ...
Canada must use its 'soft power' to champion global human rights
As the world enters the second decade of 21st century, it is waking up to a new reality, facing threats ...
All-share index softer after mixed session
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High Anxiety in Iran as Coronavirus Disrupts Daily Life
Iran's deadly coronavirus outbreak is increasingly disrupting daily life, making it harder for anxious Iranians to find medical supplies and ...
As Italy Battles Coronavirus, Neighbors Mull Border Controls
ROME - Italian officials are scrambling to contain an outbreak of coronavirus, or COVID-19, after separate cases were confirmed Tuesday ...
Miami to host 2021 WBC semis, final
The 2021 World Baseball Classic semifinals and finals will take place at Marlins Park in Miami, it was announced Tuesday. ...
Michigan cancels international trip over virus fears
The Michigan football team won't make its annual overseas spring trip, largely because of the spread of the coronavirus, multiple ...
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Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs
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