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London police shoot dead man after 'terrorist-related' stabbings
AFP, Published on 03/02/2020
» LONDON - British police on Sunday shot dead a man in south London, after at least two people were stabbed in a "terrorist-related" incident.
Virus deaths in China rise to 360, exceeding SARS mainland toll
Published on 03/02/2020
» China's death toll from the coronavirus epidemic soared to 360 on Monday, with deepening global concern about the outbreak and governments closing their borders to people from China.
Britain's Johnson to detail tough stance in EU trade talks
AFP, Published on 03/02/2020
» LONDON - Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday outline a hardline stance in post-Brexit negotiations with the European Union, arguing Britain does not need to follow various EU rules to strike a trade deal.
China stocks brace for virus hit as markets open after long break
AFP, Published on 03/02/2020
» SHANGHAI - China's stock markets are expected to sink Monday when they re-open after an extended holiday break due to worries over the impact the coronavirus will have on the economy.
Iraqi protesters dig in heels despite new PM-designate
AFP, Published on 03/02/2020
» BAGHDAD - Furious anti-government youth in Iraq's capital and south on Sunday rejected the nomination of Mohammad Allawi as prime minister, but came up against rival sit-ins by supporters of an influential cleric backing the new premier.
Dozens of koalas dead after logging at Australian plantation
AFP, Published on 03/02/2020
» SYDNEY - Dozens of koalas have been euthanized and some 80 more are being treated for injuries and starvation after their habitat was logged, prompting an Australian government investigation Monday.
Simpson rallies for Phoenix Open playoff win over Finau
AFP, Published on 03/02/2020
» LOS ANGELES - Webb Simpson birdied the last two holes of regulation, then birdied the first playoff hole to deny Tony Finau and claim his sixth US PGA Tour title at the Phoenix Open on Sunday.
Chiefs, 49ers ready for Super Bowl showdown
AFP, Published on 03/02/2020
» MIAMI - The Kansas City Chiefs chase their first Super Bowl title in 50 years on Sunday when they face the San Francisco 49ers in a championship clash poised to usher in a new era for the NFL.
Six Nations round 1 - what we learned
AFP, Published on 03/02/2020
» PARIS - A thumping win for defending Grand Slam champions Wales over Italy, Ireland grinding out a victory over Scotland, and France pulling the punches in defeating England.
Next Brexit battle begins over future ties
AFP, Published on 03/02/2020
» BRUSSELS: The EU and Britain will set the stage for Brexit's next bruising chapter on Monday, laying down their vision and red lines for a post-divorce future following the UK's dramatic exit from the bloc.