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Sinn Fein sees Irish unity vote in 3-5 years
AFP, Published on 15/02/2020
» DUBLIN: Brexit is a “game-changer” that could trigger a referendum on Irish unification within three years, says the leader of the nationalist Sinn Fein party.
China virus death toll surges past 2,000
AFP, Published on 19/02/2020
» The death toll from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped past 2,000 on Wednesday after 136 more people died, with the number of new cases falling for a second straight day, according to the National Health Commission.
Chinatowns feel pinch of coronavirus
Business, AFP, Published on 19/02/2020
» MELBOURNE: Normally bustling century-old Chinatowns from Melbourne to San Francisco have fallen quiet and businesses are struggling to survive as fears over the deadly novel coronavirus outbreak ripple around the world.
Qantas cuts flights to Asia as coronavirus hits profits
AFP, Published on 20/02/2020
» Australian airline Qantas on Thursday announced a major reduction in flights to Asia as the deadly coronavirus outbreak that began in China impacts demand and eats into profits.
Thailand MotoGP safe to go ahead after coronavirus check
AFP, Published on 21/02/2020
» The Thailand MotoGP will go ahead in March after the country's government decided "there is no major risk" from coronavirus, the race organisers said on Thursday.
Malaysian PM Mahathir submits resignation to king
AFP, Published on 24/02/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, at 94 the world's oldest leader, submitted his resignation to the king on Monday, his office said, after a bid by his political partners to bring down the government.
Health authorities expect coronavirus spread on US soil
AFP, Published on 26/02/2020
» American health authorities said Tuesday they ultimately expect the novel coronavirus to spread in the United States and are urging local governments, businesses, and schools to develop plans like cancelling mass gatherings or switching to teleworking.
#MeToo prominent at Berlin film fest
Life, AFP, Published on 27/02/2020
» With a wealth of female directors and a hit film partially based on the Harvey Weinstein revelations, the #MeToo movement is front and centre at the 70th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival this week.
Thai drug smugglers dodge death penalty in Bali
AFP, Published on 27/02/2020
» JAKARTA: Two Thai women convicted of smuggling methamphetamine into Bali have escaped a possible death sentence on the Indonesian holiday island after a court sentenced them to 16 years in jail.
Virus to cost world tourism at least $22bn
AFP, Published on 28/02/2020
» The deadly coronavirus epidemic will cost world tourism at least US$22 billion owing to a drop in spending by Chinese tourists, the head of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTCC) said Thursday.