UK to close schools, put troops on standby as coronavirus deaths rise
As the outbreak spreads and the death toll reached 104, up from 71 in a day, Boris Johnson said schools would be closed indefinitely later this week.
Tired nurse drowns after driving off road into river
An inquest heard how a young A&E nurse was found drowned in her car after being reported missing.
White House, Fed rolling out plans to save US economy
After downplaying the severity of the outbreak for weeks, Trump on Tuesday called for bipartisan support for immediate cash payments to American families.
UK rolls out tougher virus action after dire science warning
Rishi Sunak said the measures were equivalent to 15 percent of GDP and were available to "any business that needs access to cash."
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Priest encourages worshippers to drink from same spoon despite coronavirus risk
The Priest claimed that wine from the blessed cup cannot carry disease.
Rate cut, shutdowns and curfew: US ramps up virus response
Faced with an economic shutdown, the Fed announced a raft of drastic emergency measures to shore up confidence and keep the financial sector running.
Sheriff's deputy fights off mountain lion with bare hands
A mountain lion attacked a Colorado resident and a deputy before being shot dead by a game warden.
Eight-year-old requires six surgeries after being mauled by pitbull
A pitbull, allegedly used for dogfighting, attacked the young girl while she was walking alone to a family member's home.
Travellers rush into US ahead of ban on Europe arrivals
President Donald Trump announced a ban on entry into the US of people coming from continental Europe to diminish the spread of the new coronavirus.
Chinese official claims US may have brought virus to China
The head of China's Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said himself that the source of the virus was wild animals sold at a market in Wuhan.
Justin Trudeau's wife tests positive for new coronavirus
Canada's leader and his wife announced Thursday they were self-isolating while she was tested for coronavirus after a public event.
Disney closes US and Paris theme parks, delays 'Mulan' over virus
Governor Gavin Newsom said Disney had "made the right call in the interest of public health and agreed to shut down their California parks."
Philippines diplomat is first coronavirus case at UN headquarters
The diplomat, who had last visited the UN on Monday, showed symptoms of flu the following day and saw a doctor.
New York postpones St Patrick's Day parade over virus fears
The event has been held annually for more than 250 years
Trump suspends travel from Europe as coronavirus infections surge
Trump's travel suspension will not affect travellers from the UK.
Virus crackdown throws Italy transport into chaos
Air France and low-cost carriers Ryanair, Easyjet and Wizz Air said they would scrap flights from Italian airports until early April.
UK health minister tests positive for coronavirus
Six people have died in Britain from the virus, with more than 370 confirmed cases.
Drunk woman filmed urinating on train and wiping wet hands on seats
New South Wales police claims that soiling the public space was not a criminal offence.
Three-year-old dies after inflatable trampoline tosses her 'higher than a house'
A nine-day inquest heard how an inflatable trampoline set up by Johnson Funfairs Limited exploded and killed a three-year-old girl.
Biden hopes to continue momentum in key Michigan primary
Biden has surged since scoring a decisive victory in the South Carolina primary on February 29.
Italy limits travel and bans public gatherings across whole country
Since the COVID-19 disease first emerged in China late last year, Italy has become Europe's hardest-hit country.
Trump feels the heat as coronavirus stalks US
Trump said he would hold a press conference to discuss the measures on Tuesday.
IMF calls for 'substantial' stimulus, coordination against virus
The rising concern about the global economy has been reflected in the continued collapse of global stock markets.
Twitter labels video retweeted by Donald Trump as 'manipulated'
The social media platform has struggled with removing deceptive and abusive content in the past.
Germany announces economic measures to stall 'corona-crisis'
As the number of cases in Germany pushed beyond 900, Health Minister Jens Spahn said gatherings of more than 1,000 people should be scrapped.
North Korea fires multiple projectiles: South's military
Pyongyang is under multiple sets of sanctions over its weapons programmes from the United Nations Security Council, US, South Korea and others.
Facebook removes Donald Trump ad disguised as census message
The ads encouraged readers to "take the official 2020 Congressional District Census," but clicking on it directed users to a Trump campaign website.
'This is not a drill': WHO urges world to take virus more seriously
The epidemic has wreaked havoc on international business, tourism, sports events, and schools, with almost 300 mn students sent home worldwide.
UK airline Flybe collapses as virus hits flights worldwide
Flybe is the biggest operator of UK domestic flights and carries around eight million passengers annually.
Prince William urges UK and Ireland to move beyond 'troubled past'
The British prince's speech echoed similar words delivered by Queen Elizabeth II in her landmark state visit in 2011.
Biden surges past Sanders in Democratic race as Bloomberg exits
Most national polls have both Biden and Sanders several points ahead of Trump in a general election matchup.
Rotting food, filthy equipment and E.coli found in Devon pub kitchen
A pub owner has been heavily fined for failing to improve the condition of the establishment's kitchen.
US leads global fight against coronavirus economic threat
The death toll in the US rose to nine, many linked to a nursing home in the Seattle suburbs, while the overall number of infections shot past 100.
Angela Merkel's party in crucible as Thuringia votes again
Amid the national outrage, the liberal candidate elected during the first vote on February 5 stepped down, leaving the state rudderless.
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