Coronavirus Live Updates: Japan Has 4 More Cases, School to Close For 2 Days

Italian Towns on Lockdown After 2 Virus Deaths, Clusters

A dozen northern Italian towns were on effective lockdown Saturday after the new virus linked to China claimed two lives in Italy.
Eyes on Police After Trudeau Orders Blockades Torn Down, Injunctions Enforced

All eyes are on Canadian police forces now that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said barricades on rail lines …
South Korea Sees Record Jump in Virus Cases to 433

South Korea on Saturday reported 229 new cases of coronavirus, the largest jump in a day for the country, …
Ukrainian Soldier Killed As Fighting Erupts in Eastern Ukraine, Several Wounded

One Ukrainian soldier was killed and four others injured on Feb. 18 when heavy fighting erupted in eastern …
2 More Australians from Diamond Princess Have Virus, Total Rise to 6 from Ship

Another two people evacuated to Darwin from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus, authorities …
Australia Lifts Travel Ban for Some Students From China, Amid Virus Outbreak

Australia is relaxing its travel ban from China by potentially allowing students in years 11 and 12 to …
US Charges Ex-DEA Agent With Laundering Millions in Drug Funds

WASHINGTON—U.S. authorities arrested a former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent on Friday on charges he conspired with Colombian …
China’s Hospitals Are Releasing Coronavirus Patients Before They Fully Recover

She was still on oxygen support when the doctor told her she was ready to go home. She …
First Italian Dies of Coronavirus

Update: A second death has been confirmed in Italy just hours after the first death was reported in the …
Devices Found in Missiles, Yemen Drones Link Iran to Attacks

A small instrument inside the drones that targeted the heart of Saudi’s oil industry and those in the …
New Mexico AG Sues Google for Collecting School Kids’ Personal Data

SAN FRANCISCO—New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas on Thursday sued Alphabet Inc’s Google search engine, alleging that its …
US Sanctions Iran Clerics for Vetoing Election Candidates

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration on Thursday ratcheted up pressure on Iran by slapping sanctions on top members of a …
Ombudsman Calls for National Consultations, Plan for Supporting Veterans

OTTAWA—The watchdog for Canadian veterans is calling for nationwide consultations to develop a much-needed vision and plan to …
Experts: US Must Stop China’s Takeover of UN Intellectual Property Agency WIPO

Alarm is growing in Washington and other Western capitals about the prospect of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) …
Trudeau Says Time for ‘Unaceptable and Untanable’ Blockades to End, Injunctions Must be Obeyed

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says after two weeks, barricades on rail lines and other major transportation routes have …
Diamond Princess Evacuees Arrive for Quarantine in Canada

OTTAWA—A plane carrying 129 Canadians and their families who have spent weeks confined to cabins aboard a coronavirus-stricken …
Quebec Protesters Maintain Rail Blockade a Day After Court Ordered It Taken Down

About two dozen protesters at a railway blockade south of Montreal are continuing to defy an injunction ordering …
16 New Reported Coronavirus Cases Spark Fear in Italy

Italian authorities reported 16 cases of the new coronavirus on Friday, as the country grappled with the surge …

US, Taliban Reach Deal on Reducing Violence

The United States and the Taliban reached an agreement in recent weeks on a reduction of violence in Afghanistan, the State Department said Friday. U.S. negotiators and Taliban representatives have …

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Turkey Blocks Plane Evacuating Cruise Passengers Amid COVID-19 Virus Fears

A plane carrying Westerdam cruise evacuees was left stranded at an airport in Karachi, Pakistan, on Feb. 20 …
Australia to Spend $726 Million to Upgrade Strategic Northern Airbase

Australia will spend A$1.1 billion ($725.9 million) to upgrade an airbase in the country’s tropical north, Prime Minister …
Japan to Let Off Last Healthy Cruise Travelers, Isolate Rest

TOKYO—Japan’s health minister said the last cruise ship passengers who tested negative for a new virus will leave …
Australian University Offers Chinese Students Nearly $1K to Return via Third Country, Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

One of Australia’s leading universities said on Friday it is offering Chinese students A$1,500 ($992) if they travel …
Australia Launches National Inquiry Into Devastating Bushfires

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday announced a detailed national inquiry into the recent devastating bushfires that killed …
Brisbane Family’s Death Was Murder: Police

The Brisbane mother killed when her estranged partner set fire to her car didn’t believe she had been …
Two Australian Evacuees from Cruise Ship Contract COVID-19

The nation’s chief medical officer says more cases are possible after two people brought back to Australia from …
Shifting Method for Counting Coronavirus Cases Fuels Rising Mistrust in Chinese Data

Conflicting numbers of new coronavirus cases reported by two Chinese regional authorities on Feb. 20 drew confusion and …
Coronavirus Live Updates: 100 New Cases Confirmed in South Korea

Countries around the world are taking measures to stem the spread of the new coronavirus disease, dubbed COVID-19, …
South Korea Coronavirus Cases Double in 24 Hours, Linked to Church ‘Super-Spreader’

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Korea has more than doubled in 24 hours, according to …
US Firm Set to Sign MoU to Supply 6 Nuclear Reactors to India During Trump’s Visit

A U.S. energy firm is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s Nuclear Power Corporation for …
Freeland Agrees to NDP Proposals to Push Forward Trade Deals

OTTAWA—Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she wants to make Canada’s trade negotiations more “transparent,” by agreeing to …
Five Eyes Alliance ‘Could Have Been’ at Risk Due to Downer Issue, Says Former Australian Ambassador to the US

The “tip-off” from a former Australian High Commissioner that triggered the Russia investigation could have put the Five …
Pompeo, Foreign Partners Blame Russia for Cyberattack on Country of Georgia

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top officials from other countries condemned Russia on Feb. 20, accusing the …
Vietnam Eases Border Trade Restrictions With China to Help Virus-Hit Businesses

HANOI/LANG SON—Vietnam has eased restrictions on cross-border trade with China to prop up economic activities hit by the …
Federal Minister Pledges to Meet Chiefs in BC Over Natural Gas Pipeline

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the RCMP in British Columbia has offered to move its officers to …
Malaysia Flight 370 Pilot Suspected of Mass Murder: Former Australian PM

The pilot of doomed Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, one of the greatest aviation mysteries in history, has long …

Beijing Threatens Press Freedom in Nepal After Article Criticizes Coronavirus Response

Beijing is not tolerating any criticism of its response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The Chinese embassy in Nepal recently issued a statement lashing out at a local Nepalese newspaper …

FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Mother and Children Killed in Brisbane Car Fire Lived in Fear of the Father

A relative of the Australian mother and three children killed in a car fire in Brisbane on Feb. …
South Korea Reports Sudden Jump in Virus Cases, 90 More Show Symptoms

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in South Korea linked to a church in the central city …
Australia: Victorian Plane Crash Victims Identified

The ages and suburbs of three men and a woman killed when their two light planes crashed mid-air …
Suspect in German Shooting Found Dead at Home: Police

HANAU, Germany—A man suspected of fatally shooting several people in the German city of Hanau was found dead …
Coronavirus Live Updates: South Korea City Deserted After Church ‘Super-Spreader’

Countries around the world are taking measures to stem the spread of the new coronavirus disease, dubbed COVID-19, …
Qantas Cut Flights to China, Earnings to Be Hit by Coronavirus

Qantas has posted an interim net profit slide to A$445 million ($297.78 million), blaming the 3.9 percent drop …
Multiple Dead After Shooting in Hanau, Germany: Reports

The number of dead in the shootings Wednesday evening rose to nine, a police statement said. At least …
Death Toll From Toxic Gas Leak Rises to 14 in Pakistan

A gas leak in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi has killed 14 people and sickened hundreds more, …
US Airstrikes Kills 3 Terrorists in Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) carried out airstrikes along with the Somalian government on Wednesday, killing three al-Shabaab terrorists. …
Teck’s Frontier Oilsands Mine Ruling a Barometer for Canada’s Global Energy Ambition

The ramifications of the government’s decision on Teck Resources’ $20.6 billion Frontier oilsands mine should not be overlooked.
Blockade Set up on CN Rail Line in Edmonton in Support of Wet’suwet’en

EDMONTON—A blockade has been set up on a Canadian National rail line on the western edge of Edmonton …
‘Unhealthy Partisanship’: Move Afoot to Improve the Workings of Parliament

Canada’s Parliament is increasingly moving away from forming decisions based on debates, with decisions instead largely dictated by …
Shaking Hands With Bad State Actors Not Smart ‘Chess’

News Analysis Diplomatic relations is a chess game, one that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau didn’t play very well …
Beijing to Expel Three Wall Street Journal Reporters Over Coronavirus Coverage

China announced that it revoked the press credentials of three Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporters on Feb. 19, …
Top Earners in British Columbia to Pay Higher Taxes

VICTORIA—Top income earners and pop drinkers were hit with new taxes in Tuesday’s B.C. budget, which continues the …
Trudeau Urges Patience, Promises Reconciliation in Face of Anti-Pipeline Protests

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to redouble reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples on Feb. 18, as he sought …
Absent State Help, Wuhan Locals Rely on Each Other to Survive the Coronavirus

Feng Mingqin, a Walmart worker in the coronavirus outbreak epicenter of Wuhan, in central China, had trouble breathing …
India-Pakistan Border Under Spotlight as US Adjusts Indo-Pacific Strategy: Experts

The importance of the India-Pakistan border has remained low for the United States for many decades, but experts …
Iran Won’t Hand Over ‘Damaged’ Black Box of Ukraine Plane: Ministers

The black box of a Ukrainian passenger plane accidentally shot down over Iran last month is damaged but …
China Threatened to Harm Czech Companies Over Taiwan Visit: Letter

Beijing threatened to retaliate against Czech companies with operations in China if a senior Czech lawmaker went ahead …
Mexican Accused of Spying on US for Russia Is Arrested in Florida

A Mexican national was arrested in Florida on Feb. 16 for allegedly working in the United States on …
US and India Prevent 500 Shipments of Illicit Medical Products From Entering America: FDA

The United States and India prevented about 500 shipments of illicit, and potentially dangerous, unapproved prescription drugs.
Macau Casinos Reopen After Coronavirus Suspension

HONG KONG/MACAU—Casinos in Macau, the world’s biggest gambling hub, reopen on Feb. 20 after being closed for two …

Iran Won’t Hand Over ‘Damaged’ Black Box of Ukraine Plane: Ministers

The black box of a Ukrainian passenger plane accidentally shot down over Iran last month is damaged but Iran will not hand it over to another country despite pressure for …

FEBRUARY 19, 2020
China Threatened to Harm Czech Companies Over Taiwan Visit: Letter

Beijing threatened to retaliate against Czech companies with operations in China if a senior Czech lawmaker went ahead …
Mexican Accused of Spying on US for Russia Is Arrested in Florida

A Mexican national was arrested in Florida on Feb. 16 for allegedly working in the United States on …
US and India Prevent 500 Shipments of Illicit Medical Products From Entering America: FDA

The United States and India prevented about 500 shipments of illicit, and potentially dangerous, unapproved prescription drugs.
Macau Casinos Reopen After Coronavirus Suspension

HONG KONG/MACAU—Casinos in Macau, the world’s biggest gambling hub, reopen on Feb. 20 after being closed for two …
Boeing Finds a New Issue With Max, Debris in Fuel Tanks

Boeing said that it found debris contaminating the fuel tanks of some 737 Max jets that it built …
Pompeo in Africa Visit Praises Angola’s Moves Against Corruption, Promotes US Business

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in his Africa stop on Feb. 17, praised Angola’s president for his …
US Sanctions Russian Oil Trading Firm for Role in Venezuela

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration announced sanctions on Feb. 18 on a Russian state-controlled brokerage that has helped the Venezuelan …
74-Year-Old Man Dead After Train Collides With Car at Montreal Railway Crossing

MONTREAL—A 74?year?old man taking a driving test in Montreal was killed on Feb. 18 when a commuter train …
Huawei More Costly Than Telus Thinks

Commentary Remember Lenin’s famous “The Capitalists will sell us the rope with which we will hang them”? Apparently …
Chinese Regime Deploys 1,600 Internet Trolls to Suppress Information on Coronavirus

The propaganda department in virus-stricken Hubei Province has engaged over 1,600 censors to scrub the internet of “sensitive” …
Halifax Couple Thanks Public a Year After House Fire Claimed Their 7 Children

HALIFAX—The parents of seven children who died in a Halifax house fire a year ago are offering thanks …
Champagne Campaigns for Security Council in Trudeau’s Place at Caribbean Summit

OTTAWA—Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne wrapped two days of meetings at a summit with Caribbean leaders saying he’s …
Two Men Dead After Cessna Plane Crashes Near Airport West of Montreal

The two occupants of a Cessna 150 are dead after the small aircraft crashed on the evening of …
Via to Partly Resume Service Between Quebec City and Ottawa on Feb. 20

Via Rail says partial service is set to resume between Quebec City, Montreal and Ottawa beginning on Feb. …
Russia to Ban All Chinese Citizens From Entry Over Virus Fears

Russia’s government announced it would ban all Chinese citizens from entering its territory, according to a statement from …
Election Commission: Afghan President Ghani Wins Second Term

Ashraf Ghani won a second term as president of Afghanistan, the country’s independent election commission announced on Feb. …
Pompeo Meets Ethiopia’s Reformist Prime Minister

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Ethiopia’s reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other officials on Feb. …
Trudeau Says Wet’suwet’en Crisis, Rail Blockades a Critical Moment for Country

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it’s past time to resolve the nationwide blockades and tensions over a British …
Denmark Arrests 27 People on Suspected Cocaine Smuggling

Danish police say they have arrested 27 people for suspected drug smuggling after finding some 100 kilograms (220 …
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball Discusses Surprise Resignation

ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball says the decision to step down as leader of the …
‘Uncharted Territory’: Canada Moving Too Quickly on Changes to Assisted Dying Law, Expert Warns

A health policy expert is warning that Canada is moving too fast on changes to legislation that would …
Canadians Stuck on Cruise Ship in Japan ‘Expected’ to Fly Home Feb. 20

Canadians stranded on a quarantined cruise ship were told that a flight set to bring them home is …
Malaysian Rail Project Tells Some Staff to Work From Home in China’s Wuhan

KUALA LUMPUR—The contractor for a Malaysian rail project that is part of China’s “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR) …
Rail Blockades and the Plight of the Ordinary Guy on the Train

Commentary Last weekend my wife and I returned from a mid-winter break that took us by air from …
China-Led $280 Million Kyrgyzstan Project Abandoned After Protests

BISHKEK—A Chinese company has pulled out of a $280 million project to build a logistics center in Kyrgyzstan …

Evacuated Cruise Passengers Land in US, 14 Infected With Coronavirus

France Confirms First Coronavirus Death in Europe

Solo Lunches and Masks: Chinese Returning to Work Grapple With Coronavirus

BEIJING/SHANGHAI—Chinese government employee Jin Yang returned to work in Beijing this week to find his usual workplace rules upended as China battles a coronavirus outbreak. His office has banned the …
Singapore PM Says Recession Possible Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

SINGAPORE—Singapore’s economy could enter recession due to the blow from the coronavirus outbreak, its prime minister said on …
Coronavirus Scare Leaves China’s Empty Restaurants Selling Off Stocks

BEIJING—Wang Chuanchao shuttered his restaurant in central Beijing three weeks ago as the scare over the coronavirus outbreak …
Australia Says Extended China Travel Ban in ‘National Interest’ Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Australia defended its decision to bar people from entering the country from mainland China until at least Feb. …
Electric Shock: China Power Demand Drops as Coronavirus Shutters Plants

BEIJING—China’s industrial power demand in 2020 may decline by as much as 73 billion kilowatt hours (kWh), according …
US Business Cycle Report Says ‘Economic Expansion Continues’

A new business cycle report shows that despite battling headwinds, the American economy presses forward with grit, and …
Cruise Stranded by Virus Fears Ends With Roses in Cambodia

Hundreds of cruise ship passengers long stranded at sea by virus fears cheered as they finally disembarked Friday …
Coronavirus Live Updates: Vietnam Turns Away Cruise Ship

Countries around the world are taking measures to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, as the death …
Beijing, Other Chinese Regions Declare ‘State of War’ Over Coronavirus Outbreak

Two Chinese districts in virus-stricken Hubei Province have issued “wartime management” orders barring people from leaving their apartment …
China’s AI Spending Difficult to Compare, Harder to Assess, Says Institute for Defense Analyses

As China pursues its ambition to lead the world in artificial intelligence (AI), it also broadcasts its financial …
Reliance on China for Medicine Is a Security Threat to US Military and Public, Says Congressman

WASHINGTON—The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted the U.S. pharmaceutical industry’s global supply chain that is largely dependent on China, …
Australian Politician Defends Virus Travel Ban Extension After China Calls It ‘Extreme’

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has spoken to ease concerns from China after Australia extended a coronavirus …

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Taiwan Says It Didn’t Need China’s Permission for WHO Meeting

TAIPEI—Taiwan’s presence at a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting this week on the new coronavirus was the result of direct talks between the island and the body, and did not …

FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Lebanon Government Wins Confidence Vote as Protests Rock Beirut

BEIRUT—Lebanon’s new government won a vote of confidence from Parliament on Feb. 11 as protesters trying to block …
Taiwan Says US Flies Bombers Near Island After China Drills

TAIPEI— Three U.S. Air Force planes, including two B-52 bombers, flew near Taiwan on Feb. 12, the island’s …
Exotic Pest Worm Detected in Australia

An exotic pest with the potential to decimate crops overnight has been detected in Australia for the first …
Coronavirus Live Updates: Japanese Airline Suspends Flights to China and Hong Kong

Roughly two dozen countries around the world have taken precautionary measures to stem the spread of the new …
Suspected Boko Haram Islamists Kill at Least 30 in Northeast Nigeria: Residents

ABUJA—At least 30 people have been killed in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno region after suspected Boko Haram Islamist terrorists …
Chinese Officials Authorized to Seize Personal Property to Counter Deepening Coronavirus Crisis

Officials from two virus-stricken cities in southern China may now confiscate private property in an effort to combat …
Trudeau to Take Plea for UN Security Seat to Caribbean Next

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will head to the Caribbean next week to make his pitch to a new …
Sudan to Send Former President al-Bashir for Trial at the Hague for Genocide

The country’s transitional authorities and rebel groups have agreed to hand over Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal …
China’s Coronavirus Crisis Hits Global Flows of Letters, Parcels

PARIS—Postal operators in the United States, China and elsewhere say the suspension of flights to slow the spread …
Africa Locust Invasion Spreading, May Become ‘Devastating Plague,’ UN Warns

A United Nations official warned that an outbreak of tens of millions of locusts is spreading throughout East …
Philippines Notifies US of Intent to End Major Security Pact

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines notified the United States on Tuesday it would end a major security pact allowing American …
Cruise Ship Stranded at Sea Over Coronavirus Fears, Denied Entry by Several Countries

Thailand’s government has turned away a Holland America cruise ship on Tuesday, just hours after the firm announced …
Australian Research Council Grants $262 Million to Chinese Research—Including ‘High Risk’ Huawei

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has given over $262m in taxpayer-funded grants over a five-year period to projects …
British Coronavirus ‘Super-Spreader’ Identified, Says He’s Fully Recovered

The British man who is believed to have passed on the new coronavirus to at least 11 people …
Renowned Canadian Epidemiologist to Lead Coronavirus Study Team

OTTAWA—Renowned Canadian epidemiologist Bruce Aylward will be leading a team of World Health Organization experts in China to …

Taliban Deny Attack as 6 Killed in Suicide Blast in Kabul

A suicide bomber killed six people near a military academy in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Feb. 11, the interior ministry said. The Taliban denied involvement in the blast and …

FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Colombia Aims to Eradicate More Than 321,000 Acres of Coca in 2020

BOGOTA, Colombia—Colombia hopes this year to eradicate 130,000 hectares (321,237 acres) of coca, the base ingredient in cocaine, …
Irish Election Produces an Earthquake as Sinn Fein Tops Poll

DUBLIN—Ireland braced for weeks of political uncertainty on Feb. 10 after an earth-shaking election that saw the Irish …
QLD Resort Could Be Virus Quarantine Site

A Queensland golf resort once favoured by media giant Kerry Packer has been earmarked as a coronavirus quarantine …
Suicide Bomber Kills 6 People in Afghan Capital

A suicide bomber targeting a military academy in Afghanistan’s capital on Tuesday killed at least six people, including …
British Traveler With the New Virus May Have Exposed Dozens

A middle-aged businessman from England who vacationed in the Alps has illustrated how the ease of international travel …
Coronavirus Live Updates: Seven More Infections Confirmed in Hong Kong

Roughly two dozen countries around the world have taken precautionary measures to stem the spread of the new …
2021 Cadillac Escalade

The Cadillac Escalade has always been about doing things big – not just size-wise, although the fifth-generation model …
Australia’s High Court Rules Country Cannot Deport Aboriginal People

Australia’s High Court has ruled Aboriginal Australians cannot be considered “aliens” under the constitution, presenting a major hurdle …
New US Strategy for Central Asia Advances Sovereignty and Economic Prosperity

The U.S. Department of State unveiled its new strategy for the Central Asia for the next five years on …
Coronavirus Patients May Not Show Symptoms for Over 3 Weeks, Study Says

The incubation period for the new coronavirus can be as long as 24 days, according to the largest-study …
Trump to Visit India in Late Febuary

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will visit India on Feb. 24-25, the White House announced …
Pentagon: 109 US Troops Diagnosed With Mild Brain Injuries After Iran Attack

The U.S. Department of Defense announced 109 U.S. service members suffered mild traumatic brain injuries when Iran fired …
Second Canadian Plane Lands in Wuhan to Board Evacuees: Foreign Minister

A second Canadian plane has left the quarantined region of Hubei Province, China, this morning to bring home …
Virus Fears Prompt Burger King to Shut Half Its Restaurants in China

The head of Restaurant Brands told Yahoo Finance that the coronavirus outbreak has led to the temporary closure …
Iran Unveils New Ballistic Missile With 300-Mile Range

Iran unveiled a new short-range ballistic missile on Feb. 9, adding to its arsenal of missiles—the greatest in …
WHO Denies Taiwan From Attending Forum on Fighting Coronavirus

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Local officials continued to fight for participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) as countries around the …
Too Early to Label Singapore Business Conference a ‘Super Spreading Event’: WHO Expert

A business conference in Singapore that has been linked to a dozen cases of the new coronavirus is …
Anti-Pipeline Protestors Blocking Access to Vancouver Ports Served With Injunction

Anti?pipeline protesters were served with a court injunction ordering them to stop blocking access to four ports in …
Content Knowledge and Critical Thinking Go Hand-in-Hand

Commentary Suppose you want some healthy lifestyle advice. A dietary consultant suggests that instead of identifying specific foods …
‘We’re Definitely Not Prepared’: Africa Braces for New Virus

LUSAKA, Zambia—At a Chinese-run hospital in Zambia, some employees watched as people who recently returned from China showed …
John Baird Confirms He’s Considering Running for Tory Leadership

OTTAWA—Conservative heavyweight John Baird has confirmed he’s thinking about throwing his hat into the federal party’s leadership ring. …
Coronavirus Spread Outside of China May Be the ‘Tip of the Iceberg:’ WHO Chief

All countries should prepare for the arrival of the new coronavirus, the head of the World Health Organization …
Indonesia’s Widodo Warns ‘Identity Politics’ Is ‘Threat to Democracy’

President Joko Widodo has warned of the dangers of “identity politics,” and called on “closest friend” Australia to …
Taiwan Again Scrambles Jets to Intercept Chinese Planes; Tensions Spike

UK Coronavirus Cases Double to 8, Government Declares ‘Imminent Threat’

Man Accused of Shooting Bronx Police Officers Charged With Attempted Murder

Malaysia Says yet to Decide on New Search for MH370

Trusted Traveler Programs Ban ‘Nothing to do with Illegal Aliens Receiving Driver’s Licenses:’ DHS

24 US Marines Suspended Over Human Smuggling and Drug-Related Charges

Iran Fails to Launch Satellite Into Orbit but Is Planning ‘Future Launches’

Japan Says About 60 More Virus Cases Found on Cruise Ship

‘Parasite’ From South Korea Makes Oscar History With Best Picture Win

Coronavirus Live Updates: Hong Kong and UK Report New Cases

Iowa Democratic Party Awards Buttigieg 14 Delegates, Sanders 12

Thai Soldier Kills 29 in Rampage Before Being Fatally Shot

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand—A soldier angry over a property deal gone sour killed at least 29 people and wounded 57 in a rampage that spanned four locations in and around the …

FEBRUARY 9,
Spain Confirms 2nd Coronavirus Case; UK Plane Brings 200 Evacuees

MADRID—Spain has confirmed its second case of the new virus from China and a plane evacuating more than …
Flood Risk Eases for Soaked Queensland Town

The flood risk for a regional Queensland town has subsided after earlier fears that lives and properties could …
Coronavirus Live Updates: South Korea Has 27 Confirmed Cases

Roughly two dozen countries around the world have taken precautionary measures to stem the spread of the new …
Mass Shooter Killed at Thai Shopping Mall: Security Sources

BANGKOK—Thai security forces on Sunday killed a soldier after he carried out a mass shooting that left at …
Chinese Officials Warn of Aerosol Infection as Coronavirus Continues to Spread

Chinese health officials have identified aerosols as one of the transmission routes for the deadly novel coronavirus that …
2 US Service Members Killed, 6 Others Injured in Afghanistan

Two U.S. service members were killed and six others injured when an individual in an Afghan uniform opened …
‘We Live in Fear Every Day:’ Burnt-Out Health Workers Prepare for the Worst in Wuhan

Qinqin, a hospital worker in coronavirus epicenter Wuhan and single mother of an eight-year-old boy, has written a …
US Strikes al-Shabaab in Somalia, Wounding 2 Terrorists

The United States and the Somalian government coordinated to launch two air strikes against al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda affiliate, …
Thailand Mass Shooting Death Toll Hits 21 After Attempt to Stop Shooter

A Thai soldier killed at least 10 people in a shooting rampage on Saturday in Nakhon Ratchasima in …
5 British Nationals Contract Coronavirus in France

Five British nationals including one child tested positive for the new coronavirus after staying at a ski chalet …
Girl Tested for Coronavirus on Christmas Island, Results Pending

A young Australian girl evacuated from China and in quarantine on Christmas Island has been tested for coronavirus …

Thai Soldier Kills at Least 10 in Shooting Rampage: Police

A Thai soldier killed at least 10 people in a shooting rampage on Saturday in Nakhon Ratchasima in the northeast of Thailand and remains at large.

FEBRUARY 8, 2020
5 British Nationals Contract Coronavirus in France

Five British nationals including one child tested positive for the new coronavirus after staying at a ski chalet …

FEBRUARY 8, 2020
Girl Tested for Coronavirus on Christmas Island, Results Pending

A young Australian girl evacuated from China and in quarantine on Christmas Island has been tested for coronavirus …
Second Emergency Australian Airlift From China Delayed

The Australian government is working with Chinese authorities to get clearance for a plane to airlift Australians out …
OneWeb Launches 34 Satellites From Kazakh Cosmodrome in Global Internet Push

The UK firm OneWeb launched 34 satellites from Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan early on Feb. 7 as part …
Exploring the Link Between Self-Control and a Nation’s Prosperity

Commentary With the modern shift toward defining morality as fluid, subjective, and personal, we have sacrificed important guideposts …
Coronavirus Prompts Royal Caribbean to Ban Chinese, Hong Kong, and Macau Passport Holders

Royal Caribbean on Friday banned anyone holding passports from China, Hong Kong, or Macau from its ships amid …
China’s Coronavirus Disrupts Global Container Shipping Trade

LONDON/LOS ANGELES—China’s fast-spreading coronavirus is throwing the global container shipping trade out of sync, with lines re-routing cargos …
Two Groups of Canadians Arrive Home From Wuhan

CFB TRENTON, Ont.—Family members looked forward to reuniting with loved ones after two groups of weary Canadian citizens finally returned …
Romania’s President Asks Outgoing Prime Minister to Form New Government

Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis appointed outgoing Prime Minister Ludovic Orban on Thursday to form a new government for …
Five More Canadians Test Positive for Coronavirus Aboard Cruise Ship

Five more Canadians on a cruise ship that has been quarantined off the coast of Japan have tested …
Australians Set to Leave on Second Flight From Wuhan to Be Quarantined in Northern Territory

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Friday that its evacuees on a second Qantas-assisted evacuation flight out of …
Heavy Rain Drowns out NSW Fires, Official Says City Roads May Flood

Heavy rain across much of NSW is “breaking the back” of the state’s horror bushfire season but also …
Japan Finds 41 More Coronavirus Cases on Ship as Whistleblower Doctor Dies

Japan reported 41 new cases of coronavirus on a cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama harbor near Tokyo, raising the number …
US Kills Top Terrorist, Leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: Trump

President Donald Trump confirmed on Feb. 6 that U.S. forces have killed Qassim al-Rimi, leader of the extremist …
Singapore Lifts Coronavirus Alert to SARS Level

Roughly two dozen countries around the world have taken precautionary measures to stem the spread of the new …

WASHINGTON—The United States and Kenya on Thursday agreed to launch negotiations that could lead to the first U.S. …
US Kills AQAP Leader in Yemen: Trump

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States killed al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) leader Qassim …

Australians Evacuated on Second Flight From Wuhan to Be Quarantined in Northern Territory

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Friday that its evacuees on a second Qantas-assisted evacuation flight out of the coronavirus-hit Wuhan will be quarantined at a disused construction workers village in …

FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Heavy Rain Drowns out NSW Fires, Official Says City Roads May Flood

Heavy rain across much of NSW is “breaking the back” of the state’s horror bushfire season but also …
Japan Finds 41 More Cases on Ship as Virus Alarm Doctor Dies

Japan reported 41 new cases of coronavirus on a cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama harbor near Tokyo, raising the number …
US Kills Top Terrorist, Leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: Trump

President Donald Trump confirmed on Feb. 6 that U.S. forces have killed Qassim al-Rimi, leader of the extremist …
Coronavirus Live Updates: Hubei Province Announces Partial Lockdown of Villages

Roughly two dozen countries around the world have taken precautionary measures to stem the spread of the new …
US, Kenya Launch Talks on Trade Deal in Move Welcomed by Industry

WASHINGTON—The United States and Kenya on Thursday agreed to launch negotiations that could lead to the first U.S. …
US Kills Al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula Leader in Yemen: Trump

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States killed al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) leader Qassim …
‘It Hurts Women’: How a Former Abortionist Became Pro-Life

As an obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Kathi Aultman performed abortions for years, believing she was helping women. She could do …
First Canada-Bound Flight Leaves Wuhan

OTTAWA—A charter plane carrying Canadian citizens home from the centre of the global novel coronavirus outbreak has begun its journey …
‘We’re Shadow Boxing:’ WHO Official on Coronavirus Fight

There’s a lot that international health experts still don’t know about the new coronavirus, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the …
US Citizen Abducted in Afghanistan

A U.S. citizen working as a contractor was kidnapped in the Khost Province in eastern Afghanistan in recent …
British Citizen Contracts Coronavirus Outside of China

The third confirmed case of coronavirus in the United Kingdom was not contracted inside of China, British health …

Taiwan Accuses China of Giving WHO Wrong Information About Virus Cases on Island

TAIPEI/GENEVA—Taiwan accused China on Feb. 6 of providing the World Health Organization (WHO) with wrong information about the number of coronavirus cases on the island, after the WHO published incorrect …

FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Dozens of Trade Fairs, Conferences Postponed Amid China Virus Fears

SHANGHAI/BEIJING—More than two dozen large trade fairs and industry conferences in Asia have been postponed because of the …
High-Speed Train Derails in Italy; 2 Railway Workers Killed

A high-speed passenger train derailed in northern Italy before dawn on Thursday on the heavily used Milan-Bologna line.
Heavy Rains Bring Bushfire Relief to Australia as Northwest Braces For Cyclone

Parts of Australia were hit by heavy rains on Feb. 6, while the country’s northwest prepares for its …
Australian PM Reshuffles Federal Cabinet After Two Resignations

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, on Thursday, announced a reshuffle of the Federal cabinet after two senior ministers …
Bushfire Smoke Health Inquiry for NSW, Australia

A parliamentary inquiry will unpick allegations that Australia’s NSW government was unprepared for a bushfire-smoke health crisis. The …
Australia Central Bank Looks to Rid Visa, Mastercard of Debit Payments Edge

Australian regulators will consider intervening to stop banks from automatically directing “tap-and-go” card payments through the world’s largest …
Iraqi Officials Say Baghdad Wants to Minimize Reliance on US

BAGHDAD—The Iraqi government has told its military not to seek assistance from the U.S.-led coalition in operations against …
War or Recession
Liberal Governments Record Holders for Highest and Lowest Per-Person Debt Growth Absent

While the Liberal government of Jean Chrétien is known for reining in the steep deficits of the 1990s, …
Pompeo in Europe, Central Asia Trip, Promotes Fair Economic Cooperation, Warns of China’s High Risk Business Practices

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s tour to the UK, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia was focused on bilateral …
Venezuela’s Guaidó Meets Trump as He Wraps Up International Tour

WASHINGTON—Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó on Wednesday scored a long-sought meeting with President Donald Trump, a high point …
Canada Unprepared for Military Aggression Via Arctic, Say Defence Experts

No sooner had a gathering to discuss modernizing the defence of North America taken place than Russian bombers …
Bipartisan Group of US Lawmakers Nominates Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Movement for Nobel Peace Prize

Coronavirus Travel Ban: Chinese Students Urge Australian University to Delay Start of Semester

Chinese students at the University of Sydney in Australia have launched a petition to delay the start of their semester over fears that they may be unable to return in time following a …

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Vodafone to Remove Huawei From Core of European Network

Vodafone will remove Huawei technology from the core of its European networks following Britain’s decision to restrict the …
Malawi Court Annuls President Mutharika’s 2019 Reelection Victory

LILONGWE, Malawi—The Constitutional Court in Malawi on Feb. 4 annulled the May 2019 presidential vote that declared Peter …
10 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed on Cruise Ship Quarantined in Japan

Ten people from a cruise ship that’s currently quarantined off the coast of Japan tested positive for the …
China’s Military-Run Hospital for Coronavirus, a ‘Blackhole’ for True Information: Expert

The Chinese regime’s state media call it “super-fast” hospital. To cope with the overwhelming number of coronavirus infected …
Aussies on Way After Air NZ Leaves Wuhan

Australia now has 13 confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus after an eight-year-old boy was isolated in a …
Australian PM to Set up Veterans Suicide Commission

Scott Morrison says a new inquiry into veteran suicide will be “bigger and better” than a royal commission. The …
9 Killed, Including Children, at Video Game Arcade in Mexico: Officials

Mexican officials said that nine people were killed, including children, during a shooting at a video game arcade …
Russia Sets up Siberia Quarantine Over Escalating Coronavirus Fears

Russia announced Tuesday it will set up a quarantine zone in Siberia’s Tyumen region, where nationals who will …
WHO to Ship 250,000 Coronavirus Test Kits as Human-to-Human Cases Rise

The World Health Organization (WHO) is sending 250,000 coronavirus test kits to labs around the world as the …

Kenya’s Longest-Serving President Daniel Arap Moi Dies

Kenya’s longest-serving president Daniel Arap Moi, whose rule was marred by corruption and torture of opponents, died on Feb. 4.

FEBRUARY 4, 2020
US Energy Secretary Says Brazil ‘Showing Commitment to Fighting Climate Change’

Dan Brouillette said that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is demonstrating a commitment to flight climate change by promoting …
Taiwan Calls China ‘Vile’ for Limiting WHO Access During Virus Outbreak

TAIPEI—Taiwan dramatically escalated its war of words with Beijing on Feb. 4 over the island’s exclusion from the …
Coronavirus Sends Asia’s Social Media Censors Into Overdrive

BANGKOK/SINGAPORE—Deluged by misinformation about the new coronavirus on social media, some Asian governments are fighting back with arrests, …
UK Introducing Emergency Terror Law to End Early Prisoner Release

The UK government is introducing emergency legislation to prevent convicted terrorists from being automatically released from prison before the …
Hong Kong Reports First Death From Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus that originated from Wuhan has caused a second death outside of mainland China. In Hong …
Coronavirus Live Updates: Macau Shuts Down Casinos for 2 Weeks

The new coronavirus killed the first person outside of China over the weekend as China’s Shanghai benchmark index …
Canada-China Relations: Halt Trade Until Beijing Follows International Norms, Says Liberal MP

Canada should halt all trade with China until Beijing abides by international norms and the rule of law, …
US Emphasizes Rule of Law to Advance American Investments in Uzbekistan

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Uzbekistan on Feb.3 to discuss further expansion of American investment in …
Overflowing Hospitals, Medical Shortages, Tragic Deaths in Virus-Struck Wuhan

Chen knew all too well the dangers lurking on the other side of the globe, but hopped on …
36 Evacuated From China to France Displayed Coronavirus Symptoms

Three dozen people evacuated from China to France showed symptoms of coronavirus, French Health Minister Agnes Buzyn said, but …
Two Weeks in Isolation at Forces Base for Canadians Returning From Wuhan

OTTAWA—Health Minister Patricia Hajdu says Canadians returning home from Wuhan will need physical and mental support once they arrive at …
ISIS Claims Responsibility for London Terror Attack That Left 3 Injured

The ISIS terror group said it was responsible for a stabbing attack that left three injured in London …

Iran Not Sharing Evidence From Airline Crash With Ukraine After Audio Leak: Iran Official

Iran is no longer sharing evidence from the investigation into the Ukraine airliner crash with Ukraine after audio from the investigation was leaked.

FEBRUARY 3
Philippines Volcano Emits ‘Voluminous’ Plumes, Could Erupt Again: Researchers

Researchers in the Philippines said Taal Volcano is showing “magmatic activity” that may lead to eruption as it …
US Calls Attention to UN Aviation Body’s Exclusion of Taiwan Amid Virus

The U.S. State Department has criticized the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency overseeing international air …
In Hong Kong, Hospital Workers Are on Strike to Demand Border Closure

Thousands of Hong Kong hospital workers turned out in force to support a strike called by local union …
Coronavirus Live Updates: Hong Kong Refuses to Seal Off City From China

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov), or the Wuhan coronavirus has spread from China to over two dozen countries, …
Virus Worries Wipe $420 Billion Off China’s Stock Market

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG—Investors erased $420 billion from China’s benchmark stock index on Monday, sold the yuan and dumped commodities …
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southwest China

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has rattled China’s southwestern province of Sichuan. The earthquake shook the Qingbaijiang District, one …
Bob Katter Hands Party Leadership to Son to Focus on Building Dams

A veteran Australian MP for Queensland and maverick Bob Katter wants to spend more time battling free marketeers …
Australians Fly Out of Wuhan Virus Zone

More than 200 Australians are heading home on a Qantas flight that has left the Chinese city Wuhan, …
Pompeo, in Kazakhstan, Warns of China’s Growing Reach, Calls for Greater Economic Cooperation

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday pressed Kazakhstan to be wary of Chinese investment and influence, …
Oil Price Tanks as Coronavirus Weighs on Demand Outlook

WASHINGTON—As the new coronavirus epidemic continues to spread across China, fears of reduced travel and a global economic …
Spray Planes Combat Huge Locust Swarms in East Africa

NASUULU CONSERVANCY, Kenya—As locusts by the billions—yes, billions—descend on parts of Kenya in the worst outbreak in 70 …
Investigation Launched After Dead Koalas Found on Australian Eucalyptus Plantation

An investigation has been launched in Australia after dozens of koalas were found dead and injured during the logging of …
Relaxed Response to Coronavirus Befits State of Canada’s Health Care

Commentary Coronaviruses are not new and rarely cause problems. But they can be deadly. The United States declared the …
‘Wash Your Hands’: Tokyo Governor to Residents Ahead of Olympics as Coronavirus Spreads

TOKYO—Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike called on residents on Sunday to wash their hands and wear surgical masks to …

Djokovic Tops Thiem for 8th Australian Open Title, 17 Majors

MELBOURNE, Australia—Novak Djokovic was looking weary and worn down. He trailed Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open final—miscues mounting, deficit growing. Djokovic did what he does, though. He refused to …

FEBRUARY 2, 2020
EU Allows Members to Decide on Huawei’s 5G Role Against US Recommendation

The European Union (EU) is allowing its members to decide what part China’s Huawei Technologies can play in …
EU’s Foreign Policy Chief to Travel to Iran in De-escalation Mission

BRUSSELS—The head of the European Union’s foreign service, Josep Borrell, will travel to Iran next week to meet …
US Military in South Korea Imposes Quarantine for Troops Returning From China

SEOUL—The U.S. military command in South Korea said it has instituted a 14-day self quarantine effective Sunday for …
Australia’s Capital Lifts State of Emergency as Fire Threat Subsides

SYDNEY/MELBOURNE—Wildfires that threatened Australia’s capital, Canberra, over the weekend have been brought under control as containment lines held …
Philippines Reports First Coronavirus Death Outside China

BEIJING/MANILA—The Philippines on Sunday reported the first overseas death from the growing epidemic of a coronavirus that originated …
Coronavirus Live Updates: Southern Chinese City of Shenzhen Confirms Cases of Human-to-Human Transmission

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov), or the Wuhan coronavirus, has spread from China to over 20 countries, including …
Palestinians Cut Ties With Israel, US After Refusing to View Trump Peace Plan

CAIRO—The Palestinian Authority has cut all ties with the United States and Israel, including those relating to security, …
US Offers to Supply Belarus With All of the Oil It Needs

The United States said it would supply Belarus with all of its oil and gas after Russia scaled …
China’s Senior Health Officials Struggle to Answer Questions about Coronavirus, as Another City is Under Full Lockdown

Several Chinese officials recently had media interview mishaps in which their lack of knowledge about measures to contain …
Countries Should Prepare for Local Coronavirus Outbreaks: WHO Official

Governments around the world should prepare for controlling domestic coronavirus outbreaks, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said. …
US Conducts Strike Targeting Al-Qaeda Leader in Yemen

The United States conducted a strike recently targeting Qassim al-Rimi, the leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
Australia Bans Travelers Who Went to China Over Coronavirus Fears

Australia has confirmed its 11th and 12th cases of coronavirus late Saturday afternoon local time. It marks the …
Coronavirus Updates: Pentagon to Provide Quarantine Housing for Returning US Citizens

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) or the Wuhan coronavirus, has spread from China to over 20 countries, including …
Australia’s Qantas Airlines Suspends Flights to China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Australia confirmed its 10th case of the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) on Saturday as its flag carrier Qantas is scheduled to …

Trump Confident Some Democrats Will Vote to Acquit in Impeachment Trial

Republican President Donald Trump said he’s confident that some Democratic senators will vote to acquit him in the Senate impeachment trial. Trump told Fox News before a rally in Des …

JANUARY 31
Senate to Vote on Witnesses in Impeachment Trial as Trump Acquittal Eyed by Republicans

The Senate will vote on whether to call any witnesses in the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump …
Evacuated American Says Chinese City Was Like a Ghost Town

Jarred Evans, a professional football player in China, is used to wearing a helmet and shoulder pads. But …
Pompeo Pledges Full Support for Ukraine, Meets with Zelensky

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Ukraine that the United States supports the country in its quest for …
States Sue to Compel US to Add Equal Rights Amendment to Constitution

Three states are suing the U.S. Archivist in an attempt to compel him to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment …
Helicopter Company in Kobe Bryant Crash Not Certified to Fly in Poor Visibility: Reports

The company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others on Sunday …
Pompeo Says Huawei Is a Risk, but US Will Resolve Differences With UK

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is confident that the United States and the United Kingdom will work …
Netizens Question China’s Plan to Bring Back Overseas Chinese

Many Chinese netizens have taken to China’s Twitter equivalent, Weibo, to express their concern over the decision by …
US Raises China Advisory to ‘Do Not Travel’ Due to Coronavirus

The State Department announced a highest-level warning on Thursday not to travel to China due to the recent …
Key GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander to Vote No on More Witnesses, Documents in Impeachment Trial

Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announced late Thursday that he will vote against allowing additional witnesses and documents in the …

Coronavirus Live Updates: Australia Defends Decision to Quarantine on Island

The new coronavirus has spread from China to over a dozen countries, including the United States, France, and Japan, with cases cropping up in new countries and additional cases being …

SEATTLE—People around the world are buying up protective face masks in hopes of keeping the new virus from …

JANUARY 30, 2020
Japan Issues Arrest Warrants for Ex-US Soldier, Two Others for Ghosn Escape

Japanese authorities issued arrest warrants for a former U.S. special forces soldier and two other men on suspicion …
Lassa Fever Death Toll Reaches 41 in Nigeria

The death toll from a Lassa fever outbreak in northern Nigeria has risen to 41, the Nigeria Center for …
Europe Sends Evacuation Flight to China to Bring 350 Home, Cruise Ship Checked

LISBON, Portugal—An A380 passenger plane left Portugal on Jan. 30 en route to pick up hundreds of Europeans …

JANUARY 30

Australia Defends Decision to Quarantine Locals Evacuated from Wuhan on Christmas Island

The Australian government on Jan. 30 defended its plans to quarantine its citizens for 14 days in a …
Policymakers Fret Over Risk to Global Growth From China Virus Outbreak

WASHINGTON/TOKYO—A rapidly spreading virus outbreak in China is emerging as a potentially major new risk to the global …
US Issues Fresh Sanctions Over Ukraine’s Crimea: Treasury

WASHINGTON–The United States on Wednesday, Jan. 29 issued a fresh round of sanctions related to Russia’s annexation of …
Coronavirus Live Updates: Australia Reports 2 New Cases, Bringing Total to 9

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or the Wuhan coronavirus, has spread from China to over a dozen countries, including …
Taliban Kill at Least 29 Afghan Security Personnel in Renewed Clashes

KABUL—At least 29 members of the Afghan security forces have been killed in Taliban terrorist attacks that followed …
How Soviet Russia Conducted ‘Ideological Subversion’ in Western Nations

The defection of Russian intelligence officer Igor Gouzenko, stationed at the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa during and after …
First Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Finland

Finland became the third European county with a confirmed coronavirus case on Wednesday, following cases in France and …
Pressure Mounts for Ottawa to Stem Flow of Opioids From China

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is the latest Canadian politician to call for more action to stop the flood …
Enacting Digital Services Tax More Than Just a Waiting Game for Canada

Imposing a digital services tax on corporate revenue has a poor track record of hitting the mark, says …
UN, Media Accused of Ignoring Indigenous Support for Pipelines

A U.N. committee’s recent call on the federal government to halt three major resource development projects in British …

GENEVA—Amid growing concern at the spread of a new virus outbreak in China, international sports have been postponed and Olympic qualifying tournaments are being taken elsewhere. The international ski federation …

JANUARY 29, 2020
China Virus Turns Macau Into Gambling Ghost Town

HONG KONG—The Chinese territory of Macau has become a near-ghost town during what is typically the busiest time …
US Military Warns South Korean Workers of Potential Furlough Amid Stalled Cost-Sharing Talks

The U.S. military warned nearly 9,000 South Korean employees on Jan. 28 that they may be placed on …
China Free Rides on US-Built Security System in Middle East: Experts

As China continues to challenge the United States for global dominance, inside the Middle East, oil-hungry China gets …
Coronavirus Spreads to the Middle East As Governments Take Measures to Protect Citizens

The coronavirus that originated Wuhan in China has been found in the Middle East, with the United Arab …
Australia Sees Sixth, Seventh Cases of Coronavirus

Australia confirmed its seventh case of the coronavirus late Wednesday, which was also the first case of coronavirus …
Syrian Government Forces Gain Control of Second Largest Town in Idlib

Syrian government forces entered a key town south of Idlib city on Jan. 28 as President Bashar al-Assad pushes …
Australian Scientists Develop Coronavirus in Lab as Evacuated Aussies Sent to Christmas Island

Scientists in Australia on Jan. 29 became the first to successfully develop a lab-grown version of coronavirus outside …
How Brexit Tilts EU Political Alliances

BRUSSELS—The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union—cardboard boxes and Union Jack socks and all. With the Brexit …
Syrian Government Forces Enter Town South of Idlib City

BAB AL-HAWA, Syria—Syrian government forces entered a town south of Idlib city on Tuesday in a significant advance …

JANUARY 29, 2020BY REUTERS

Coronavirus Live Updates: Details About First Super Spreader Made Known

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or the Wuhan coronavirus, has spread to 14 countries, including the United States, France, and Japan from China. Check back for updates. Details About the First …

JANUARY 28, 2020 BY EPOCH TIMES STAFF

Coronavirus Patient Got Virus From Human Transmission: Germany

German health officials said the country’s first coronavirus patient got the virus through human transmission. The 33-year-old man, …
South Koreans Call in Petition for Chinese to be Barred Over Virus

SEOUL—More than half a million South Koreans have signed a petition calling for a ban on visitors from …
US Condemns Attacks on People of Idlib, Calls for Ceasefire

The United States has condemned the “unjustifiable attacks” against the people of Idlib in northwest Syria this week and …
China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ is Perfect Pandemic Freeway for Coronavirus

News Analysis China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative, which aims to intertwine 152 nations, will allow the coronavirus …
Hong Kong Academics Call For ‘Draconian’ Measures to Curb Spread of China Coronavirus

Governments must implement “draconian” travel curbs to prevent the Novel Coronavirus from becoming a global epidemic, a team …
New Zealand PM Ardern Calls Sept 19 Election

New Zealanders will go to polls on Sept. 19 to decide whether Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will serve …
Turkish Rescuers Find Last Quake Victims; Death Toll Rises to 41

ANKARA, Turkey—Turkish emergency teams on Jan. 27 recovered the bodies of the last two missing earthquake victims from …
Canada Lays New Charges Against Official Accused of Leaking Secrets

OTTAWA—U.S.-Canadian prosecutors have laid three new charges against a top police intelligence official who is accused of leaking …
Trump Discusses Syria, Libya With Turkey’s Erdogan: White House

WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump discussed developments in Syria and Libya in a phone call with Turkish President Tayyip …
Hong Kong Cuts Travel From Mainland Over Coronavirus

These updates are from Jan. 27. For Jan. 28 updates, click here. Hong Kong Cuts Travel From Mainland …
Thousands in Australia Urge Government to Ban Students From Classes as They Return From China

UPDATE: The New South Wales (NSW) state government has changed its advice for students who have returned home from …
Poland, Israel Condemn Resurgent Anti-Semitism at Auschwitz Commemoration

OSWIECIM, Poland—The presidents of Israel and Poland called for greater efforts on Jan. 27 to combat anti-Semitism as …
Canada Joins US to Warn Against China Travel as Virus Spreads, Markets Slide

SHANGHAI—Canada has joined the United States in warning against travel to China, issuing a more narrow travel warning …
China Underreporting True Scale of Deadly Virus Outbreak, Expert Says

The Chinese regime is likely underreporting the true scale of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a Harvard epidemiologist. …
Afghan Forces Launch Air, Ground Attacks on Taliban, Killing 51

KABUL—Afghan forces used ground attacks and airstrikes in multiple recent operations against the Taliban, killing 51 fighters in …
Rockets Strike US Embassy in Baghdad as Protests Continue

A number of rockets struck the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, injuring at least one staffer and causing some material …
Bodies of US Firefighters Retrieved From Australian Air Crash Site

The bodies of three U.S. firefighters who died in a plane crash earlier this week in Australia’s remote …
100,000 Hospital Beds to be Added in Hubei, China, Ground Zero of Coronavirus Outbreak

The epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, China’s Hubei Province, is opening up 100,000 hospital beds in an effort …

Freeland Urges Opposition Parties to Ratify New NAFTA Deal

OTTAWA—Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is pleading with the opposition parties in Parliament to ratify the new North …
Egypt Sentences 37 to Jail for Joining ISIS: Judicial Sources

An Egyptian court sentenced 37 people on Monday to jail terms including life imprisonment for joining or supporting …
Nearly 50 Dead, Thousands Displaced as Storms Lash Southeast of Brazil

At least 46 people have died in Brazil and more than 25,000 have been displaced due to widespread …

White House counsel Pat Cipollone speaks in favor of of Senate Resolution 483, the organizing resolution for the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 21, 2020. (Senate Television via AP)

Trump Lawyers to Resume Arguments in Senate Impeachment Trial

BY ZACHARY STIEBER Updated: January 27, 2020

Trump: Defense Team Should ‘Just Tell the Truth’ in Impeachment Trial

President Donald Trump said he thinks his defense team should stick to telling the truth as they make …

World Leaders Rally in Jerusalem Against Anti-Semitism

Dozens of world leaders descended upon Jerusalem on Thursday for the largest-ever gathering focused on commemorating the Holocaust.

JANUARY 23, 2020
NSW Investigating Possible Case of Coronavirus

Health officials in NSW are investigating if a person has contracted the deadly 2019-nCoV, a coronavirus originating from …
Taiwan Says Chinese Air Force Conducts Drills Over Island’s South

TAIPEI—Chinese air force planes passed through the narrow Bashi Channel to the south of Taiwan on a long-range …
United States Cautions Britain Over Huawei

DAVOS/LONDON—The United States cautioned Britain ahead of a decision by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on what role Huawei …
3 US Firefighters Killed as Aircraft Crashes in Australia

A Canadian aircraft used to battle bush fires in Australia crashed in southern New South Wales on Thursday, …
Dubai Airport Implements Special Screening for China Flights

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, announced on Jan. 23 that it’s …
China’s Latest Virus Outbreak Exposes Perils of Exotic Wildlife Trade

SHANGHAI/BEIJING—A new coronavirus spreading from the city of Wuhan has put a spotlight on China’s poorly regulated wild …
Red Cross Australia Sparks Anger Over Spending of Bushfire Donations

The Australian Red Cross has faced criticism after revealing that nearly A$10 million ($6.87 million) of the A$115 …
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s Father Dies Aged 84

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s father died a peaceful death late Wednesday at the age of 84. The …
Toll Rises to 20 From New Zealand Volcano Eruption as Two Declared Dead

WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The death toll rose to 20 on Thursday from a volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s …
Fears Mount as Cases of China’s Viral Pneumonia Surge Exponentially

It started with a light cough. He burped constantly, and complained of shortness of breath. Family members thought …
Belarus Imports Oil From Norway After Russia Halts Supplies

Belarus started importing oil from Norway on Jan. 21 after Russia, its primary oil provider, suspended supplies earlier …
Brazil Reports Suspected Case of Coronavirus

Brazilian officials said on Wednesday that a woman who recently traveled from China likely has coronavirus, the first …
US Push to Ban Huawei in UK a Hint for What Canada Can Expect

As the extradition hearing for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou continues in Vancouver, 11th-hour efforts by U.S. officials to …
MexPossible Case of Chinese Coronavirus Reaches Mexican Bican President

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said on Wednesday that officials are investigating a potential case of coronavirus—the mysterious …
Hainan Airlines to Halt Prague Flights From March: Czech Authorities

PRAGUE—China’s Hainan Airlines will halt regular direct flights between Beijing and Prague starting in March, the Prague Airport …
China Quarantines Wuhan, Shuts Down Airport and Public Transit Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Wuhan city authorities in charge of responding to the new coronavirus outbreak announced they are quarantining the city …
Homeland Security Chief Warns Caravan Migrants Will Be Sent Home if They Reach US

The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees immigration enforcement, warned a new caravan …
Volkswagen Pleads Guilty to All Canadian Charges in Emissions-Cheating Scandal

TORONTO—Volkswagen pleaded guilty to dozens of Canadian charges in a wide?ranging emissions?cheating scandal on Jan. 22, admitting—among other acts—to …
UK Lays Out Tough Child Data Privacy Rules

Social media sites, games, and other online services won’t be allowed to “nudge” British kids into revealing personal …
EU Nations Can Restrict Vendors Under New 5G Guidelines, Huawei at Risk

BRUSSELS—EU countries can restrict or exclude high-risk 5G providers from core parts of their telecoms networks, new EU …
Some Kenyans Say Chinese-Built Railway Leaves Them in the Dust

KIU, Kenya—The soporific buzz of bees fills the abandoned train station at Kiu, a two-hour drive from Kenya’s …
With a Nod From Parliament, Greece Gets First Female President

Top judge Katerina Sakellaropoulou became Greece’s first woman president on Jan. 22 when lawmakers elected her head of …
Iranian Commander Shot and Killed in Front of His Own Home: State Media

Iranian Basij forces commander Abdolhossein Mojaddami was shot and killed in front of his home on Wednesday, according …

Canadian Prosecutor Set to Defend US Request to Extradite Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou

VANCOUVER—Canadian prosecutors are expected to defend on Jan. 22 their case to extradite Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou to the United States saying Meng was arrested on charges of …

JANUARY 22,
Hong Kong Activists Turn Lunar New Year Fairs Into Protest Bazaars

HONG KONG—The politics of protest was a running theme at Lunar New Year fairs in Hong Kong this …
Australian Man Cleared of Wuhan Coronavirus

Health authorities in Australia have confirmed a man in the state of Queensland who was screened for the Wuhan …
Mexico’s Murder Rate Reaches Record High in 2019

The number of murders in Mexico last year hit a new record high with more than 35,500 homicides, …
Toyota to Recall 3.4 Million Vehicles Worldwide, Air Bags May Not Deploy in Crashes

Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday it will recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide because of an electronic defect …
South Korea to Deploy Anti-Piracy Unit to the Strait of Hormuz

South Korea’s military said on Tuesday it plans to expand the deployment of an anti-piracy unit now operating …
Australian Prime Minister Flags Importance of Hazard Reduction To Prepare For Future Bushfires

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that hazard reduction measures are as necessary as carbon emissions reduction to prepare …
American Journalist Glenn Greenwald Charged With Hacking in Brazil

American journalist Glenn Greenwald has been charged with cybercrime in Brazil over his alleged involvement in the hacking …

EU Won’t Meet China Halfway in Investment Talks: EU Trade Chief

BRUSSELS—The European Union wants to agree a deal with China this year to protect foreign investment and increase investment market access, but it will not meet Beijing halfway, EU trade …

JANUARY 20, 2020
Sweden Summons Chinese Envoy Over ‘Lightweight Boxer’ Remark

HELSINKI—Sweden’s government summoned the Chinese ambassador in Stockholm to discuss his comments on Jan. 18 that compared Swedish …

JANUARY 20, 2020
Huawei Executive’s Extradition Hearing Begins in Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia—The first stage of an extradition hearing for a senior executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei …
Hundreds of Troops to Help Canadian Province Recover From Huge Blizzard

OTTAWA (Reuters) – Between 150 and 200 Canadian troops should be in the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and …
Iran’s Crown Prince in Exile: Engage With the True Sovereigns of Iran—the People

Iran’s exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi has called for an end to Western negotiations with the country’s “regime of …
Golf Ball-Sized Hailstones Pelt Australia’s Capital in Major Storm

A fierce hailstorm has pelted Canberra with stones the size of golf balls inflicting severe damage across Australia’s …
Iran Planning Launch of Two Satellites: Official

Iran is preparing to launch two newly constructed satellites that have passed pre-launch tests, its Telecommunications Minister announced …
Ex-Liberal Senator Cory Bernardi Resigns

Independent senator Cory Bernardi has formally resigned from parliament, setting in train a three-way Liberal preselection battle in …
Libya Players Agree to Respect Arms Embargo, Push Cease-Fire

BERLIN—Countries with interests in Libya’s long-running civil war agreed Sunday to respect a much-violated arms embargo, hold off …
Countries Step Up Measures to Prevent Spread of Viral Pneumonia From China as It Reports More Cases

Chinese authorities on Jan. 19 reported a third death due to a viral pneumonia that first broke out …
Bodies of 11 Ukrainians Killed in Iran Plane Crash Sent Home

KYIV, Ukraine—The bodies of the 11 Ukrainians who died when an Iranian missile shot down a passenger plane …
Mozambique’s Fishermen Point to China as Fish Stocks Dwindle

BEIRA, Mozambique—Luis Domingo, a fisherman in Beira, Mozambique, is following the trade that has sustained his family for …
Iran Trying to Analyze Crashed Jet’s Black Box, Official Says

An Iranian official said Iran is trying to analyze the black box from a Ukrainian jet that was …
China Reports 3rd Death, 136 New Infections, Due to Viral Pneumonia

Chinese authorities on Jan. 19 reported one new death as a result of a viral pneumonia. Also, another …
Puerto Rico Emergency Services Director Fired Over Wasted Disaster Aid

The governor of Puerto Rico fired the island’s emergency manager after the discovery of a warehouse full of …
Yemen’s President: Military Needs to Be on High Alert Following Deadly Attacks

Yemen’s president has called on the military to stay alert following a missile attack that reportedly killed dozens …
Taliban Kill 6 Members of Same Family, Say Afghan Officials

Six members of the same family, including an infant girl, were executed by members of the Taliban terrorist …
WhatsApp Outages Reported Across Asia, Europe, South America

The popular messaging service WhatsApp is down for thousands of people across Asia, Europe, and South America. According …
Trump Marks US-Japan Security Pact With Call for Stronger, Deeper Alliance

President Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the security treaty between the United States and …
Pompeo Expresses Outrage Over Death of US Citizen Jailed in Egypt

CAIRO—U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo “expressed outrage” to Egypt’s president on Sunday at the death of an …
Mexico Blocks Hundreds of Migrants From Crossing Border Span

Mexican authorities closed a border entry point in southern Mexico on Saturday after thousands of Central American migrants …
Canada Providing $25,000 to Families of Iran Plane Crash Victims

The families of Canadian victims who were killed when Iran’s Revolutionary Guards shot down the Ukraine International Airlines passenger …
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Ally With Indo-Pacific Nations Against China Threat

The Senate recently passed unanimously a bipartisan act to ally the United States with Indo-Pacific partners in confronting …
US Sanctions Iranian Commander Over Mahshahr Killings

WASHINGTON—The U.S. State Department said on Saturday it had imposed sanctions on a general of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard …
60 Killed in Houthi Attack on Camp in Yemen’s Marib

CAIRO—Iran-aligned Houthis attacked a military training camp in the Yemeni city of Marib on Saturday, killing 60 military …
China Reports 17 More Cases in Viral Outbreak, But Researchers Suspect ‘Substantially More’

Chinese health authorities reported another 17 patients who tested positive to a new pneumonia virus that has been …

Trump Marks Us-japan Security Pact With Call for Stronger, Deeper Alliance

President Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the security treaty between the United States and Japan with a call for a stronger and deeper alliance between the …

JANUARY 19, 2020
Pompeo Expresses Outrage to Egypt Over Death of U.S. Citizen

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed outrage during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi over the …

JANUARY 19,
Mexico Blocks Hundreds of Migrants From Crossing Border Span

Mexican authorities closed a border entry point in southern Mexico on Saturday after thousands of Central American migrants …
Canada Providing $25,000 to Families of Iran Plane Crash Victims

The families of Canadian victims who were killed when Iran’s Revolutionary Guards shot down the Ukraine International Airlines passenger …
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Ally With Indo-Pacific Nations Against China Threat

The Senate recently passed unanimously a bipartisan act to ally the United States with Indo-Pacific partners in confronting …
US Sanctions Iranian Commander Over Mahshahr Killings

WASHINGTON—The U.S. State Department said on Saturday it had imposed sanctions on a general of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard …
60 Killed in Houthi Attack on Camp in Yemen’s Marib

CAIRO—Iran-aligned Houthis attacked a military training camp in the Yemeni city of Marib on Saturday, killing? ?60 military …
China Reports 17 More Cases in Viral Outbreak, But Researchers Suspect ‘Substantially More’

Chinese health authorities reported another 17 patients who tested positive to a new pneumonia virus that has been …
Despite Shake-Up, Putin Rejects Idea of Soviet-Style Leaders for Life

MOSCOW—President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday he did not want Russia to return to the late Soviet-era practice …
Ukraine’s President Zelensky Declines Prime Minister’s Honcharuk’s Resignation

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky declined prime minister Oleksiy Honcharuk’s offer to resign after an audio recording of him criticizing …
Airport, Businesses Still Closed After Blizzard Hits Canada’s Newfoundland

OTTAWA—The airport and businesses remained closed in the capital of Newfoundland in Atlantic Canada on Saturday in the …
North Korean Foreign Minister Replaced: Report

SEOUL—North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho has been replaced, Seoul-based NK News reported on Saturday. The usually …
Harry and Meghan No Longer Working Members of Royal Family: Buckingham Palace

Prince Harry and Meghan are no longer working members of the Royal Family and will not use their …
Iran Is Sending Black Boxes of Downed Plane to Ukraine: Aviation Official

DUBAI—Iran is sending to Ukraine the black boxes of the Ukrainian passenger plane that its military accidentally shot …

China Reports 4 More Cases in Viral Pneumonia Outbreak

BEIJING—Four more cases have been identified in a viral pneumonia outbreak in the central Chinese city of Wuhan that has killed two people and prompted countries as far away as …

JANUARY 18, 2020

Downpours Provide Relief to Australia’s Bushfire-Ravaged East as Morrison Finalizes Recovery Plans

Heavy downpours and thunderstorms drenched Australia’s bushfire-ravaged east coast on Jan. 17, bringing temporary relief to firefighters.

JANUARY 17
EU-China Investment Agreement Negotiations Enter ‘Critical Stage’: EU Ambassador

BEIJING—Negotiations on an investment agreement between the European Union and China are progressing and have entered a “critical …
US Warship Transits Taiwan Strait Less Than a Week After Election

TAIPEI–A U.S. warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Jan. 16, the island’s defense ministry said, less than …
Sweden Suffers Surge in Bomb Attacks as Gang Violence Rises

A surge in drug-linked gang-violence in Sweden led to a 60 percent increase in bomb blasts in 2019, …
Guatemala’s New President Cuts Ties With Venezuela, as Promised

Guatemala’s new President Alejandro Giammattei cut diplomatic ties with the Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday …
New Guatemala Government Arrests Former Mayor in Corruption Raids

Guatemala’s government said on Thursday prosecutors carried out raids and arrested a former mayor accused of corruption as …
11 Troops Injured in Jan. 8 Missile Attack in Iraq: Pentagon

The United States treated 11 of its troops for symptoms of concussion after an Iranian missile attack earlier this …
Turkey Ban on Wikipedia Lifted After Court Ruling

ISTANBUL—Turkey restored access to online encyclopedia Wikipedia after the official publication on Wednesday of a Constitutional Court ruling …
Countries of Crash Victims Demand Compensation for Their Families From Iran

Five countries whose citizens were killed when Iran accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet demanded on Jan. …
More Than 2,000 in Migrant Caravan Enter Guatemala With US in Their Sights

GUATEMALA CITY/TEGUCIGALPA—At least 2,200 people have entered Guatemala as part of a fast-growing U.S.-bound caravan from Honduras, authorities …
Facebook Sued in US Federal Court for Alleged Anticompetitive Conduct

SAN FRANCISCO—Four companies sued Facebook Inc in U.S. federal court on Thursday for alleged anticompetitive conduct, saying the …
Australian Foreign Minister Speaks to Iranian Counterpart About Jailed Australian Academic

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has spoken to her Iranian counterpart about an imprisoned Australian academic, after the woman …

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Impeachment Trial of Trump Formally Starts as Senators Are Sworn In

The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump began in the Senate on Jan. 16 with a reading of …

Disease That Killed Millions of China’s Pigs Poses Global Threat

CHICAGO—Bettie the beagle, a detector dog for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, picked up the scent of pork on a woman arriving from China at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Soon …
European Firms Get ‘Crumbs’ From China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’: Business Group

BEIJING—China’s “One Belt, One Road” investment scheme, which aims to connect Europe with Asia, is sidelining European companies …
Outrage as Drought-Stricken Australian Region Approves Chinese Company’s Water Mining Operation

A Chinese-owned company has been granted approval to run a commercial water-mining operation in southern Queensland, sparking outrage …
Patient in Japan Confirmed as Having New Virus From China

TOKYO—Japan’s government said on Jan. 16 a man treated for pneumonia after returning from China has tested positive …
Philippine Volcano’s Quakes, Cracks Send More People Fleeing

A Philippine volcano that erupted last weekend belched smaller plumes of ash and shuddered continuously with earthquakes Thursday.
TikTok Not Approved by Australian Department of Defense Devices

The Australian Department Of Defense has not approved the use of video-sharing social networking app TikTok on devices …

JANUARY 16
Carlos Ghosn’s Japanese Lawyers Quit After Former Nissan Chief Absconds

TOKYO—Japanese attorneys representing Carlos Ghosn, including lead lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, quit on Thursday following the former Nissan chief’s …

JANUARY 16
Indigenous Burn Practitioner Urges Changes to Australia’s State Fuel Management Policies

An Indigenous burn practitioner on Jan. 15 urged Australia’s state fire policymakers to “cut the stringent red tape” …
Australia Firefighters Save World’s Only Rare Dinosaur Trees

Specialist firefighters have saved the world’s last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from wildfires that razed …
Thunderstorms Sweep Across Australia’s Bushfire-Ravaged East Coast

MELBOURNE—Thunderstorms and heavy rain swept across parts of Australia’s east coast on Thursday, bringing hope that some of …
Top US Military General Says NATO Can’t Afford to Become Complacent: Report

U.S. Army General Mark A. Milley, the U.S. military’s top uniformed official, said that nations of the North …
US to Provide Guatemala’s Private Sector With $1 Billion in Financing for Economic Development, Regional Security

GUATEMALA CITY—The United States will pump $1 billion into Guatemala’s private sector to spur investment and create jobs, …
Airstrikes Reported in Northern Syria, 18 Dead: Activist Group

Airstrikes in northern Syria’s Idlib Province have killed at least 18 people on Wednesday, according to an activist …
Kickstarting Rare Earth Mining and Production Puts Canada in a Policy Bind

A significant payoff is on the table for Canada’s economy if it can kickstart its beleaguered rare earth …
Europe Will Reject Chinese Telecom Providers in 2020: Report

News Analysis Europe’s top telecom analyst Strand Consult issued its twentieth annual forecast that warns: ”Too many have …
Senate Will Pass USMCA on Thursday: Barrasso

The Senate will pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal on Jan. 16, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said on Wednesday. …
Canadian Firefighters Expect to Use Tailored Tactics to Battle Australia Blazes

HALIFAX—As Canadian firefighters boarded flights on Jan. 15 to battle blazes in Australia, they noted they will likely …
Former UK Consulate Employee Details ‘Nightmare’ of Being Detained, Tortured in China

Former British consulate employee Simon Cheng couldn’t have imagined that his participation in the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests …

Iran Cracks Down on Protesters Demanding Justice for Flight 752 While Canada Offers Support to Victim Families

News Analysis Protests in various parts of Iran following the regime’s admission to shooting down Ukraine flight 752 by accident, killing all 176 people abroad, have been met with violent …

JANUARY 15
Iran Threatens Western Troops after European Nations Question Compliance With Nuclear Deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that European Union troops in the Middle East may be in danger and …
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Killing 89 Nigerian Soldiers in Attack on Army Base

An Islamic State-linked group has claimed responsibility for a Jan. 9 attack on Niger’s military that left at …
Russian Government Resigns After Putin Announces Constitutional Changes

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Jan. 15 that he has submitted his resignation to President Vladimir Putin …
On Taiwan’s Front Line With China, a Constant State of Alertness

CHIAYI, Taiwan—An alarm sounds and the pilots rush to their jets, sitting at the ready under a hardened …
Germany Raids Offices, Homes of Suspected China Spies

BERLIN— Police have raided homes and offices in Brussels and across Germany in a case involving three people …
US Army Plans to Transform Cyber Operations to Counter China, Russia: Report

The U.S. Army will be converting its cyber operations into an information warfare command in an effort to …
Wages and Warfare: Standard Measure May Vastly Understate Russia, China’s Military Spending

America famously spends more on defense than the rest of the world combined, almost three times that of …

Russian Government Resigns After Putin Announces Constitutional Changes

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday that he has submitted his resignation to President Vladimir Putin so he can give the president room to make changes to the constitution. …

JANUARY 15, 2020
On Taiwan’s Front Line With China, a Constant State of Alertness

CHIAYI, Taiwan—An alarm sounds and the pilots rush to their jets, sitting at the ready under a hardened …
Germany Raids Offices, Homes of Suspected China Spies

BERLIN— Police have raided homes and offices in Brussels and across Germany in a case involving three people …
US Army Plans to Transform Cyber Operations to Counter China, Russia: Report

The U.S. Army will be converting its cyber operations into an information warfare command in an effort to …
Wages and Warfare: Standard Measure May Vastly Understate Russia, China’s Military Spending

America famously spends more on defense than the rest of the world combined, almost three times that of …
Australian Prime Minister Intervened on US Tourism Alert Amid Bushfires

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised the White House for revising a warning for travelers to Australia. …
Australian Defence Force Advised To Walk Away From Costly Future French Submarine Project

Australia’s Defence Force was advised to walk away from its A$80 billion French submarine deal during tense contract …
Beware Embracing Socialism or Communism, Says Expert

An increased admiration for communism among millennials is a concern given that they don’t really understand what the …
New Video Shows Moment Ukrainian Airlines Plane Is Hit by Two Missiles in Iran

A new security video appears to show two missiles hitting Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 near Tehran, which killed …
Coughing Fit Sees Player Quit Australian Open Qualifying

A player collapsed in a coughing fit and retired from Australian Open qualifying on Jan.14 as organizers faced …
Airstrike Targets Syrian Military Airport, Air Defenses Activated: State TV

Syrian air defense systems were triggered on Tuesday following an aerial strike on a military base in Homs, …
WHO Warns That New Viral Pneumonia in China May Be Contagious

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Jan. 14 that the virus behind a respiratory illness that broke …

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Iran Announces Arrests Over Downing of Plane That Killed 176

Iran’s judiciary said Tuesday arrests have been made for the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane that killed all 176 people.

JANUARY 14, 2020
Rainfall Forecast Gives Hope to Australia’s Firefighters

The rainfall forecast for Australia’s fire-ravaged east coast is bringing hope to embattled firefighters. Australia’s national weather, climate, …
Hong Kong Leader Refuses to Explain Denying Entry to Human Rights Watch Director

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has refused to provide details behind her government’s decision to block the director …
Gay Conservative Student Commits Suicide After Backlash Over ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ Protest

A university student in Australia has committed suicide after receiving backlash over his protesting a drag queen reading …
German and Russian Leaders Discuss Libyan Crisis and Prospects for Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel proposed to hold an international conference in Berlin, Germany, with both Libyan parties to …
US Removes Designation of China as Currency Manipulator

The U.S. Treasury Department on Jan. 13 said China should no longer be designated a currency manipulator in …
Photos Show Damage Iran’s Missiles Did to Base Housing US Troops

American troops in Iraq have revealed more details about the missile barrage from Iran last week as photographers …
Another Chinese City Reports Mysterious Pneumonia, as Thailand Confirms Spread of Wuhan Virus

Thailand authorities said a visiting Chinese tourist has been diagnosed with a new strain of pneumonia that’s the …
Thousands Evacuated in Germany After Discovery of World War II Bomb

German disposal experts successfully defused two World War II bombs discovered in the western German city of Dortmund …
UK, France, Germany Urge Iran to Comply With Nuclear Deal

The leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, and France said they will stand by the 2015 Iran nuclear …
In Covering Taiwan Election, Chinese State Media Distort Facts and Discredit Voter Results

Chinese state-run media sought to dismiss Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s re-election victory by accusing her of shady tactics, …
Air Force Investigating Deaths of 2 Servicemen at Base in Germany

The U.S. Air Force said it’s investigating the cause of death of two servicemen at a German base …
Morneau Launches Budget 2020 Consultations at Ryerson University in Toronto

TORONTO—The federal Liberals’ first budget of their minority mandate will put a heavy focus on the environment, which …
Death Toll in Niger Army Base Attack Rises to 89: Government

The government of Niger declared three days of mourning after 89 soldiers were killed in an attack by …
US Targets Maduro-Picked Top Legislator, Six Others in Fresh Venezuelan Sanctions

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on seven Venezuelan government officials it said led a bid by …
US Officials Urge Britain to Ban Huawei 5G

LONDON—A delegation of U.S. officials arrived in Britain on Jan. 13 to try to persuade Britain not to …
Volcano Warning: Officials in Philippines Warn of ‘Explosive Eruption’

Officials in the Philippines warned of an “explosive eruption” at the Taal Volcano just miles from the capital …
Prague Inks Partnership With Taipei After Snubbing Beijing

PRAGUE—The Czech capital, Prague, on Jan. 13 signed a partnership agreement with the capital of Taiwan, Taipei—three months …
Iranian Authorities Fire Rubber Bullets, Teargas at Protesters: Rights Groups

The internet was awash on Jan. 13 with disturbing videos of rubber bullets and teargas fired on Iranian …
Iranian Police Deny Reports of Officers Firing on Protesters

Police officials in Iran are denying reports that officers fired on people protesting the country’s leaders after they …
Iran Denies ‘Cover-Up’ After Admitting Ukraine Airlines Plane Was Shot Down

FBI Director ‘Deeply Regrets’ FISA Court Errors in Surveillance of Trump Adviser

FBI Director Christopher Wray has apologized to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) for the way it conducted …

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Re-elected in Landslide Victory

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen won a second term in the island’s presidential election by a margin of around 20 percent against her main opponent, after roughly 14.3 million locals cast their …

JANUARY 11, 2020
Iran’s Guard Accepts Responsibility for Plane Shootdown

An Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander says his unit accepts “full responsibility” for the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian …

JANUARY 11,
Iran Announces It ‘Unintentionally’ Shot Down Ukrainian Plane

Iran announced that its military “unintentionally” shot down a Ukrainian jetliner, resulting in the deaths of all 176 …
EU Ministers Support Iran Nuclear Deal, Prefer Diplomatic Solution

The European Union Council of foreign ministers convened at an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Council in …
Ukraine Gets Access to Black Boxes From Iran Plane Crash

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said on Jan. 10 that his country’s investigators have been given access to …
Brazil Envisions Space Progress With New US-Brazil Safeguards Agreement

RECIFE, Brazil—On his first official visit to the United States in March, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced, alongside …
Suspected Islamists Kill 25 Soldiers in Niger: Government

NIAMEY—Suspected radical Islamist terrorists killed 25 soldiers and wounded six others in an attack on an army post …
Vodafone Hutchison Australia Partners With Nokia to Kick Off 5G Rollout

Vodafone’s broadband services joint venture with Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Ltd has partnered with Nokia to roll out 5G …
Unidentified Aircraft Strikes Iran-Backed Group in Syria, 8 Dead: Rights Group

Unidentified aircraft struck targets in Syria near the border with Iraq on Friday, killing eight Iran-backed Iraqi militiamen, …
Trudeau Meets Crash Victims’ Families Amid Threat of New U.S. Tensions With Iran

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met families of the victims of the Tehran plane crash on Jan. 10 as …
US Dismisses Iraq Request to Outline Plan for Troop Withdrawal

The United States dismissed a request by caretaker Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi to come up with a plan …
Russian Warship ‘Aggressively Approached’ US Destroyer in Arabian Sea: Navy

A Russian warship “aggressively approached” a U.S. Navy destroyer as it operated in the North Arabian Sea on …
Iran Denies Shooting Down Ukrainian Plane With Missile, Calls for Evidence

Several Iranian officials on Friday denied allegations that the regime shot down a Ukrainian International Airlines plane, killing …
Canadian Team to Head to Australia Next Week to Help Rescue Animals

The thought of suffering animals spurred Brad Pattison of Kelowna, B.C., to organize a group of volunteers from …
Pompeo: US Believes Ukrainian Plane Was ‘Shot Down by Iranian Missiles’

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters Friday that the United States believes a Ukrainian jetliner was “likely …
Iraqi Prime Minister Asks US to Make Plans to Withdraw Troops

Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi asked U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo for a “mechanism” that would lead to …
Taiwan President Urges Voters to Turn Out, Uphold Democracy

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen urged her supporters to turn out at the polls in force as campaigning …

Hong Kong Workers Flock to Labor Unions as New Protest Tactic

HONG KONG—Before the Hong Kong protests began in June, Chris Ngai spent most of his free time playing World of Warcraft and finding new cocktail recipes. Now the bespectacled 24-year-old …

JANUARY 10, 2020
Iran Wants to Handle Black Box Data After Plane Crash Blamed on Missile

Iran said on Friday it wanted to download black box recordings itself from a Ukrainian airliner that crashed.

JANUARY 10,
Indonesia Asks Japan to Invest in Islands Near Waters Disputed With China

JAKARTA—Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo on Jan. 10 asked Japan to step up investment in fisheries and energy in …

JANUARY 10
Indonesia Mobilizes Its Own ‘Little Blue Men’ as Stand-Off Continues With China Over Disputed Waters

News Analysis Indonesia is retaliating against China’s use of tens of thousands of “Little Blue Men” to harass …
Major Vulnerabilities in TikTok Could Have Let Hackers Control User Accounts: Report

Multiple security vulnerabilities in viral Chinese mobile app TikTok could have allowed hackers to take over user accounts …
Video Appears to Show Moment Ukrainian Airliner Is Struck by Missile Over Iran

A video obtained by several news outlets appears to show a missile hitting a plane near Tehran’s airport …
Stocks Up, Oil Down as US-Iran Tensions Ease, Investors Eye Crude Reserves

Oil prices dipped further in Thursday trading after sharp losses in the previous session, as investor concerns about …
Intelligence Says Iranian Missile Downed Airliner, Perhaps by Mistake: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says intelligence from multiple sources indicates that an Iranian missile downed the Ukraine International Airlines flight that …
US Strategy of Deterrence With Iran Sends Message to North Korea: Experts

The death of Iran’s top general and the United States’ response to Tehran is “deeply concerning” for North Korea …
Iran Likely Shot Down Ukraine Airlines Flight With Canadians Aboard: Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the plane that crashed in Iran on Jan. 8, killing 176 people—including …
Chinese State Media Promote Iran Retaliation Against US Following Airstrike

Chinese state-run media has published dozens of articles criticizing the U.S. government after the airstrike that killed Iran’s top …
US Officials Confident Iran Shot Down Ukrainian Passenger Jet: Reports

U.S. officials are confident that Iran shot down a Ukrainian plane hours after Tehran launched missiles on U.S. …
Beijing Bans ‘Foreign Teaching Materials’ From Schools

Beijing has officially banned the use of teaching materials from outside China from the country’s primary and middle …
Bodies Found in 26 Bags Dumped Near Major Mexican City, Causes of Death Under Investigation

Forensics officials in the western Mexican state of Jalisco said that 26 bags containing body parts were found …
Chinese Authorities Keep Mum on Mysterious Respiratory Illness as Hospital Releases Patients

Chinese authorities said they identified a possible cause for an unknown viral pneumonia: a new type of coronavirus, …
Pence Says Sharing Soleimani Details With Congress Could ‘Compromise’ Sources

Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday morning said that the Trump administration cannot reveal more information about the …
Canada Pushing Tehran for Direct Access on Iran Plane Crash, Trudeau Says

OTTAWA—Canada is pushing to be part of the Iranian-led investigation of the plane crash near Tehran that killed …
Ukrainian Official Probing Theory That Missile Took Down Ukrainian Plane in Iran

Investigators in Ukraine have considered the possibility that a missile strike or terrorism brought down a Ukrainian-operated Boeing …
Don’t Read Too Much Into Election Results, Taiwan Tells China Before Vote

TAIPEI—Beijing should not see Taiwan’s elections as representing a win or loss for China, Taiwan’s foreign minister said …
Australia Issues New Evacuation Alerts as Monster Bushfires Regenerate

Australian authorities issued new warnings, and evacuation notices across the country’s densely populated southeast on Thursday as a …

JANUARY 9, 2020
Iran Says Ukrainian Plane Was on Fire, Tried to Turn Back

TEHRAN, Iran—The crew of a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people on board, never …
Iran Intended to Kill US Personnel in Missile Attack: Top US Military General

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army General Mark A. Milley, the U.S. military’s top uniformed …
Mike Pence Says He Believes Americans Are ‘Safer Today’ After Soleimani’s Death

Vice President Mike Pence said he believes Americans are “safer today” after the death of Iran’s top military …
NATO Concurs With Trump That It Could Do More in Middle East

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that the alliance “could contribute …
Car Bomb Kills 3, Wounds 6 at Checkpoint in Somali Capital

NAIROBI, Kenya—A car bomb exploded at a checkpoint in Somalia’s capital Wednesday morning, killing three people and wounding …
NATO Announces Temporary Suspension of Training Mission in Iraq After Soleimani Death

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced Monday that it has temporarily suspended its training operations in Iraq to …
Migrant Caravan Ad Circulating in Honduras Calls for Jan. 15 Departure

An advertisement being circulated on social media in Honduras is encouraging a new caravan of migrants to depart …

Don’t Read Too Much Into Election Results, Taiwan Tells China Before Vote

TAIPEI—Beijing should not see Taiwan’s elections as representing a win or loss for China, Taiwan’s foreign minister said on Jan. 9, days ahead of a vote overshadowed by Chinese efforts …

JANUARY 9, 2020
Australia Issues New Evacuation Alerts as Monster Bushfires Regenerate

Australian authorities issued new warnings, and evacuation notices across the country’s densely populated southeast on Thursday as a …

JANUARY 9
Iran Says Ukrainian Plane Was on Fire, Tried to Turn Back

TEHRAN, Iran—The crew of a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people on board, never …
Iran Intended to Kill US Personnel in Missile Attack: Top US Military General

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army General Mark A. Milley, the U.S. military’s top uniformed …
Mike Pence Says He Believes Americans Are ‘Safer Today’ After Soleimani’s Death

Vice President Mike Pence said he believes Americans are “safer today” after the death of Iran’s top military …
NATO Concurs With Trump That It Could Contribute More to Stability in Middle East

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that it “could contribute more to …
Car Bomb Kills 3, Wounds 6 at Checkpoint in Somali Capital

NAIROBI, Kenya—A car bomb exploded at a checkpoint in Somalia’s capital Wednesday morning, killing three people and wounding …
NATO Announces Temporary Suspension of Training Mission in Iraq After Soleimani Death

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced Monday that it has temporarily suspended its training operations in Iraq to …
Migrant Caravan Ad Circulating in Honduras Calls for Jan. 15 Departure

An advertisement being circulated on social media in Honduras is encouraging a new caravan of migrants to depart …
Trump: US Energy Self-Reliance Is Key Buffer Against Geopolitical Shocks

President Donald Trump told a press conference on Jan. 8 that the United States’ increased petroleum production has …
Mexican Drug War’s Hidden Human Toll Includes 61,000 Disappeared

MEXICO CITY—The Mexican government on Monday revised upward by as much as 50% the number of citizens classified …
Commercial Airlines Reroute Flights Amid US-Iran Tensions

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued on Jan. 7 an emergency flight restrictions for the airspace over Iran, …
Iran’s President: If America Retaliates, ‘They Will Receive a Stronger Reaction’

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said his regime would be prepared to retaliate against the United States if they …
Putin, Erdogan Call for De-Escalation After Iran Missile Attack

Hours after Iran fired missiles at U.S. soldiers in Iraqi military bases, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish …
US Seeks Canada’s Aid to Break China’s Rare Earths Dominance

The United States has enlisted Canada in a bid to wrest global control of rare earth elements (REEs) …
Trump Meets With Greek Prime Minister to Discuss Strategic Cooperation and Security

President Donald Trump welcomed Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the White House on Tuesday, applauding Greece for …
Trump Asking NATO to Become More Involved With Middle East in Wake of Iran Missile Strikes

President Donald Trump said he’d be asking the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, to get more involved …
Iraq PM Says Iran Warned Them of Missile Attack Ahead of Time

Iraq’s prime minister’s office stated Wednesday that Iran had notified Baghdad about a missile strike on American troops …
Iran Plane Crash Casualties Include Canadians, Brits, Swedes

Dozens of Canadians and Iranians were among those who lost their lives when a Ukrainian plane crashed shortly …
Iran Says It Won’t Give Black Box From Crashed Ukrainian Airliner to Boeing

The head of Iran’s civil aviation organization said it won’t give the black box from a Ukrainian plane that …
Ukraine Embassy in Iran Drops Reference to Engine Failure as Cause of Crash

The Ukrainian embassy in Iran dropped an initial reference to engine failure as the cause of a plane …
Ukrainian Airlines Crash Near Tehran Kills 63 Canadians, 176 in Total

SHAHEDSHAHR, Iran— Dozens of Canadians— some believed to be university students—were among the 176 people killed when a Ukrainian passenger plane crashed minutes …

Trump Asking NATO to Become More Involved With Middle East in Wake of Iran Missile Strikes

President Donald Trump said he’d be asking the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, to get more involved with the Middle East after Iran fired missiles at Iraqi bases hosting …

JANUARY 8, 2020
Iraq PM Says Iran Warned Them of Missile Attack Ahead of Time

Iraq’s prime minister’s office stated Wednesday that Iran had notified Baghdad about a missile strike on American troops …

JANUARY 8,
Iran Plane Crash Casualties Include Canadians, Brits, Swedes

Dozens of Canadians and Iranians were among those who lost their lives when a Ukrainian plane crashed shortly …

JANUARY 8,
Iran Says It Won’t Give Black Box From Crashed Ukrainian Airliner to Boeing

The head of Iran’s civil aviation organization said it won’t give the black box from a Ukrainian plane that …
Ukraine Embassy in Iran Drops Reference to Engine Failure as Cause of Crash

The Ukrainian embassy in Iran dropped an initial reference to engine failure as the cause of a plane …
Ukrainian Airlines Crash Near Tehran Kills 63 Canadians, 176 in Total

SHAHEDSHAHR, Iran— Dozens of Canadians— some believed to be university students—were among the 176 people killed when a Ukrainian passenger plane crashed minutes …
Business Ideas Inspired by Traditional Values Top List of Startup Trends for 2020

Researchers at one of Britain’s leading support and advice platforms for startups said the 2020 market seems poised …
Iran’s Leader: Missile Attacks ‘Not Sufficient’ Retaliation for Killing of Soleimani

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that the missile strikes launched by his country against U.S. …
Graham Warns Iran: ‘I Just Got Off the Phone With the President. Your Fate Is in Your Own Hands’

Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned Iran after missiles hit multiple Iraqi military bases that were hosting …
US Steps Up Pressure on UK Ahead of Huawei Decision

LONDON/WASHINGTON—The United States is making a final pitch to Britain ahead of a UK decision on whether to …
Indonesia’s President Visits Island in Waters Disputed by China

JAKARTA—President Joko Widodo visited an island in waters disputed by China on Jan. 8 to assert Indonesia’s sovereignty …
South Korea Reports First Possible Case of Viral Pneumonia That Started in China

SEOUL, South Korea—South Korea has put a 36-year-old Chinese woman under isolated treatment amid concerns that she brought …
Australia’s Bushfires Not Caused by Climate Change, Says Leading Expert

Australia’s current bushfires have been caused by increased fuel loads, not climate change, according to bushfire expert and …

Stampede Kills at Least 40 at Funeral for Iran General Killed in US Airstrike

A stampede erupted at a funeral procession for a top Iranian general killed in a U.S. airstrike last week, killing 32 people and injuring 190 others….

JANUARY 7, 2020
Indonesia Deploys Fighter Jets in Stand-off With China

JAKARTA—Indonesia’s air force deployed four fighter jets to the South China Sea on Jan. 7 in a stand-off …

JANUARY 7,
Iraq Playing ‘Balancing’ Act Between US and Iran by Passing Resolution to Expel Foreign Troops, Say Analysts

A resolution passed by the Iraqi Members of Parliament on Jan. 5 calling for the expulsion of the …
Baby Wrapped in Plastic Found Alive in Singapore Rubbish Chute

SINGAPORE—Rubbish collectors rescued a baby from a bin at the bottom of a trash chute in Singapore on …
Nearly 200 People Arrested In Australia For Deliberately Lighting Bushfires

State authorities in Australia have arrested nearly 200 people for alleged arson since the devastating bushfires began. A …
Mudslides, Blackouts Hamper Search After Indonesia Floods

JAKARTA, Indonesia—Mudslides and power blackouts hampered the search for people missing in massive floods in Indonesia’s capital, where …
Europeans Set to Toughen Iran Response Over Nuclear Violations: Diplomats

BRUSSELS/PARIS—European parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal might launch a dispute resolution process this week that might …
3 American Sisters Raped in Spain; 3 Afghan Men Arrested

Three men have been arrested in Spain over the alleged sexual assault of three sisters from the United …
30 Killed in Northeast Nigeria Bomb Blast on Crowded Bridge

MAIDUGURI—At least 30 people were killed in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno after an improvised explosive device …
Spain’s Left-Wing Leader Fails to Form Coalition Government in First Vote

Spain’s interim Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez failed Sunday to get parliament’s backing to form a left-wing coalition government. He …
Australia to Pay ‘Whatever It Takes’ to Fight Wildfires

SYDNEY—Australia’s government said Jan. 6 it was willing to pay “whatever it takes” to help communities recover from …
E3 Leaders & NATO Urge Iran to Refrain From Violent Action and Respect the Nuclear Deal

France, Germany, and the UK condemned “the recent attacks on Coalition forces in Iraq.” They emphasized the negative …
Containment Key as Rain Brings Australian Firefighters Some Reprieve

Firefighters around NSW are enjoying a “psychological and emotional” reprieve from dangerous conditions before the return of warmer …
US Military Force Arrives Following Fatal Terrorist Attack on Base in Kenya

Following a terrorist attack by an affiliate to al-Qaeda, more U.S. military forces arrived in Kenya, according to …
Asian Regions on High Alert After Mysterious Virus Erupts in Central China

An unidentified form of pneumonia that recently broke out in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has put …
US Embassy in Israel Warns Citizens About Heightened Middle East Tensions

The U.S. Embassy in Israel warned American citizens of heightened tensions in the Middle East as a flurry of …

Venezuela’s Congress Reelects Guaido in Pushback Against Socialist ‘Parliamentary Coup’

Venezuelan opposition legislators on Sunday reelected Juan Guaido as head of the country’s congress in a session held outside the country’s legislative palace, denouncing moves by Socialist Party members to …

JANUARY 6, 2020
Trump Administration Pressed Dutch Hard to Cancel China Chip-Equipment Sale: Sources

WASHINGTON/AMSTERDAM/SAN FRANCISCO—The Trump administration mounted an extensive campaign to block the sale of Dutch chip manufacturing technology to …

JANUARY 6,
Taiwan Election is Make or Break for Fleeing Hong Kong Protesters

TAIPEI—A small but growing number of Hong Kong protesters who fled to Taiwan for safety over the past …
US-Iran Tensions Roil Markets as Saudi Credit Default Swaps Spike

The cost of insuring against a potential debt default by Saudi Arabia has soared by over 16 percent …
Dozens Killed in Airstrike on Military School in Libyan Capital

At least 30 people have been killed in an attack on a military academy in the Libyan capital …
Ghislaine Maxwell ‘Guarded By Former US Navy SEALs After Multiple Death Threats’

Jeffrey Epstein’s former associate Ghislaine Maxwell is being guarded by former U.S. Navy SEALs amid concerns that her …
Australia Begins Damage Assessment Amid Temporary Respite From Bushfires

SYDNEY—Australian authorities began assessing the damage on Jan. 5 from heatwave-spurred bushfires that swept through two states a …
Djokovic Concerned About Smoke at Australian Open as Bushfires Continue to Blaze

SYDNEY—Tennis world number two Novak Djokovic said he is concerned that smoke might cause some problems at the …
Trump Threatens Harsh Sanctions on Iraq If US Troops Forced Out

President Donald Trump has threatened harsh sanctions against Iraq on Jan. 5 if U.S. trooped are expelled from …
Croatia’s Former PM Milanovic Wins Presidential Vote

ZAGREB—Former Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic, candidate of the top opposition party the Social Democrats, will be Croatia’s next …
Chinese Authorities Rule out SARS in Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak, Now 59 Cases

The Chinese regime has confirmed more people have contracted an “unknown viral pneumonia” in the central Chinese city …
US Sends Veteran Firefighters to Battle Australia Wildfires

LOS ANGELES—A crew of 20 veteran firefighters based in California will head to Australia on Monday, Jan. 6, …
‘Do Not Cover up Outbreaks:’ Experts Call for Transparency After China’s Pneumonia Outbreak

Public health experts outside of mainland China are calling on Chinese authorities for transparency, after a mysterious outbreak …
US Military Would Only Strike Lawful Targets in Response to Iran: Pompeo

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that any target the U.S. military may strike in Iran, in retaliation …
Venezuela’s Guaido Loses Control of Congress, Opposition Denounces Coup

CARACAS—Venezuela’s parliament on Sunday swore in legislator Luis Parra as its new leader after government security forces blocked …
American Service Member, DOD Contractors Killed in Terrorist Attack in Kenya

The U.S. military’s Africa Command confirmed that one American serviceman and two Department of Defense (DOD) contractors were killed …
Notre Dame Cathedral Ceiling ‘Not Saved Yet,’ Could Still Collapse

The ceilings of the Notre Dame Cathedral are still at risk of collapsing following a fire months ago …
Cambodia Building Collapse Kills 36 People, Injures 23 Others

PHNOM PENH—Thirty-six people were killed and 23 more injured when a tourist guesthouse under construction in Cambodia collapsed, …
Iran General Says 35 US Targets ‘Within Our Reach’ Amid Heightened Tensions

An Iranian commander said there are potentially 35 U.S. targets Tehran is willing to strike after the death …
Britain’s Navy to Escort UK-Flagged Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

LONDON—Britain’s navy will accompany UK-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz to provide protection after the United States …

South Australian Man Charged With Intentionally Lighting 4 Bushfires

A 79-year-old South Australian man has been charged with intentionally lighting four grass and scrub fires in the state’s southeast in recent days. Police will allege the man lit fires …

JANUARY 5, 2020
French Knife Attacker Was Radicalized, Anti-Terrorism Prosecutors Say

PARIS—France’s anti-terrorism prosecutors on Saturday took over the investigation of a fatal knife rampage near Paris, saying they …
Pink Donates $500,000 to Australia’s Fire Fighters as Devastating Bushfires Rage On

Pink has donated $500,000 to fire services in Australia as devastating bushfires continue to rage out of control. ..
Inside the Plot by Iran’s Soleimani to Attack US Forces in Iraq: Reuters

In mid-October, Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani met with his Iraqi Shi’ite militia allies at a villa on the …
Pentagon Briefs Senate and House Armed Service Committee Staff Members on Killing of Soleimani

The Department of Defense, along with the Department of State and the Office of the Director of National …
Soleimani’s Assassination Could Be a Political Game Changer Inside Iraq, Say Experts

The killing of Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, by the United States could be a …
Thousands March in Baghdad to Mourn Slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani

Tens of thousands of people marched in Baghdad, Iraq, on Jan. 4 to mourn slain Iranian General Qassem …
Trump’s Order to Kill Soleimani Helps ‘Reestablish Deterrence’: Petraeus

President Donald Trump’s order to kill Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was “a very significant effort to reestablish deterrence, …
Iraq, US-led Coalition Deny Reports of US Airstrike Against Iran-Backed Militia Near Baghdad

Iraq and the U.S.-led coalition denied reports of fresh airstrikes near Baghdad late Jan. 3. Reuters, Newsweek, and …
Trump Used Iraq War Authorization to Kill Qassem Soleimani: National Security Adviser

President Donald Trump’s authority to order a strike against Iranian General Qassem Soleimani came from the Authorization for Use …

‘Too Late to Leave’: Bushfires out of Control Across Southeast Australia, 2 More Killed

SYDNEY/MELBOURNE—Bushfires were burning dangerously out of control on Australia’s east coast on Saturday, fueled by soaring temperatures and strong winds that had firefighters battling to save lives and property. Authorities …
Graham Said He Was Briefed on Plan to Kill Soleimani, While Schumer Said Trump Didn’t Notify Congress

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Friday morning that he was briefed about the plan to kill Iran’s top …
French Police Shoot Attacker Dead After Stabbing Spree in Paris Park

French police shot dead a man who killed one person and injured two more in a stabbing spree …
US Killing of Iranian General Sends Strong Signal to Iran’s Key Ally, Chinese Regime, Say Experts

The recent U.S. air strike that killed top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani will send a strong message to …
6 Dead, 3 Critically Wounded After US Airstrike Targets Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia Near Baghdad: Reports

Airstrikes on Friday night hit an Iraqi militia convoy north of Baghdad, killing at least six people, according …
Report of Attack on Al Asad Air Base in Iraq Is False: US Military

A report that Al Asad Air Base in Iraq was attacked is not true, the U.S. military said. …
More Than 100 US Firefighters Gave up Holidays at Home to Tackle Australian Bushfires

The United States has so far dispatched some 100 firefighters who gave up their holidays at home to …
Pentagon Confirms Extra Troops Heading to Middle East

The United States is sending additional troops to the Middle East, the Department of Defense confirmed on Jan. …
Killing of Iranian General Sparks Safety Concerns for Canadian Troops in Middle East

OTTAWA—Foreign Affairs Minister Francois?Philippe Champagne says the safety of Canadians in the Middle East is the government’s “paramount …
Soleimani Killing Changes US-Middle East Dynamics: Experts

The killing of Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, by the United States …
Moscow Condemns Killing of Iranian General as Tensions Escalate in Middle East

Russia has condemned the U.S. strike that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani while offering condolences to Iran in …
Pompeo: Iran Understands Trump Will Take ‘Decisive’ Action After Soleimani Killing

Iran understands that President Donald Trump will take “swift and decisive” action after the killing of Qassem Soleimani, …

Iran Vows to Take Revenge After US Kills Top Commander

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the country would take revenge after the United States took out Qassim Soleimani, commander of the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force. “Years of sincere, brave …

JANUARY 3, 2020
Iran Appoints Esmail Qaani as Commander, Succeeding General Killed in Air Strike

Brigadier General Esmail Qaani was appointed the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force after the …
Germany, Britain, China Urge De-escalation After US Strike, Russia Offers ‘Condolences’

Countries heavily involved in the Middle East reacted to the United States taking out top Iranian General Qassem …
Pompeo Posts Footage of Iraqis Celebrating Death of Iran’s Top Military General

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shared footage showing Iraqis celebrating the death of Iran’s top military general, Qassim Soleimani …
Indonesia Boosts Patrols After Chinese Boat ‘Trespasses’ in Its Waters

JAKARTA—Indonesia has increased patrols around islands near the disputed South China Sea after a Chinese coast guard vessel “trespassed” into …
State Department: Americans to Leave Iraq Immediately

The State Department urged Americans to leave Iraq on Jan. 3 after the killing of the Iranian regime’s top …
Taiwan Defense Officials Meet After Crash Kills Top Officer

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen convened a meeting of top defense officials and urged them on Jan. 3 …
Australian Navy Begins Mass Evacuations as New Fire Threat Looms

The Australian navy on Friday began evacuating around 1,000 people stranded on the east coast of the fire-ravaged …
Asian Stocks Mixed, Oil Prices up After Iran General Killed

Asian stocks were mixed Friday and oil prices surged after an Iranian general was killed by U.S. forces …
Trump Ordered Military Attack on Iranian General Qassim Soleimani to Protect US Personnel

The Department of Defense confirmed that the U.S. military killed the Iranian regime’s top military general Qassim Soleimani …
Head of Iran Quds Force Qassim Soleimani Killed in Baghdad Strike

The Iranian regime’s top military official, Qassim Soleimani (also Qassem Soleimani), was killed following reports of at least …
Germany: Police Investigate Three Women After Devastating Zoo Fire

Three women are being investigated in Germany for causing a deadly fire that killed dozens of animals at …
Beijing’s Year-End Human Rights Round-Up Sparks Protest in US

Dozens of pro-democracy demonstrators stood in front of the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles on New Year’s Day …

Destruction of US Embassy in Baghdad Revealed in New Photos Following Attack

Newly released photos reveal the extent of damage inside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad…

JANUARY 2, 2020
European Stocks Climb on US-China Trade Deal Optimism

European stocks were up on Thursday, driven by growing optimism of a resolution to the U.S.-China trade war. …

JANUARY 2
Saudi Arabia Issues De Facto Ban On Child Marriage

Saudi Arabia last month issued a de facto ban on child marriages throughout the kingdom. Justice Minister and …
Australian State NSW Declares 3rd State of Emergency Amid Bushfires, Worse Conditions Expected

Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales has declared a third state of emergency of the bushfire …
One Dead, 17 Missing Amid Bushfires in Victoria, Australia

There are grave fears for 17 people missing in Australia’s southern state of Victoria, where massive, deadly bushfires …
Australia Deploys Military to Rescue 800 Trapped by Bushfires in Victoria

The Australian federal government is deploying military personnel to aid the ongoing bushfire crisis in Victoria, Australia, with …
Taiwan’s Military Chief Among Eight Dead in Helicopter Crash

TAIPEI—Taiwan’s top military official was among eight people killed on Jan. 2, after a helicopter carrying them to …
Thailand Starts 2020 With Plastic Bag Ban Across Major Supermarkets

Thailand began 2000 with a ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores, continuing a campaign launched by …
Major Commercial Plane Crash Deaths Worldwide Fell by More Than 50 Percent in 2019: Group

WASHINGTON—The number of people killed in large commercial airplane crashes fell by more than 50 percent in 2019 …
At Least 16 Dead, 5 Wounded in Central Mexico Prison Riot

MEXICO CITY—At least 16 inmates in a central Mexico prison were killed, and five more were wounded in …
Israel’s Netanyahu to Seek Immunity in Graft Cases

JERUSALEM–Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday he would ask parliament to protect him from prosecution in …
Pompeo Postpones Trip to Ukraine After Attack on US Embassy in Iraq

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo won’t take a scheduled trip to Ukraine and other eastern European and Asian …
Beijing Is ‘Following the Anti-Falun Gong Playbook’ in Uyghur Crackdown, Says Expert

Yan Yuhua is one among the millions who have languished in Chinese prisons because of their faith. The …
Supporters of Iran-Backed Terror Group Withdraw From US Embassy in Iraq

Supporters of an Iran-backed terrorist group began to withdraw from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Jan. 1, …
Iran-Backed Militias Withdraw From US Embassy After Security Forces Fire Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas

Iran-backed militias withdrew from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq on Jan. 1 after security forces fired rubber …
Indonesia Rejects China’s Claims Over South China Sea

JAKARTA—Indonesia said on Jan. 1 it rejected China’s claims over a disputed part of the South China Sea …