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Empty streets and paranoia as northern Italy goes into lockdown
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» MILAN - The sun shone on deserted squares in Milan and empty gondolas in Venice on Sunday as a quarter of Italy's population came to grips with being cut off from the rest of the country, under new rules strictly limiting movement in and out of the new red zone.
Maitland double ends 14-man France's Grand Slam hopes
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» EDINBURGH: Sean Maitland scored twice as Scotland ended France's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes with a shock 28-17 victory on Sunday after French prop Mohamed Haouas was sent off for punching.
Trump defiant as White House is rebuked for coronavirus 'mess'
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump defended the "perfectly coordinated" US response to the coronavirus epidemic Sunday amid heavy criticism over health cuts and strategic blunders that have failed to stem its rapid spread.
Afghanistan's duelling leaders to hold parallel inaugurations
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» KABUL - Afghans on Monday will witness the bizarre spectacle of two inaugurations at the same time, with President Ashraf Ghani and his bitter rival Abdullah Abdullah both claiming the premiership amid fears their bickering could derail upcoming Taliban talks.
Biden and Sanders win key endorsements as next voting round nears
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» DETROIT: Democratic presidential hopefuls Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders secured crucial endorsements Sunday from prominent black supporters just days ahead of the first round of voting to pit them in a head-to-head contest.
North Korea fires 3 projectiles: South's military
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» SEOUL: North Korea fired three unidentified projectiles into the sea on Monday, Seoul's military said, the second such weapons test by Pyongyang in a week.
Formula One unrest, uncertainty as Hamilton eyes Schumacher record
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» LONDON - An air of unrest and uncertainty hangs over Formula One as the global motor racing bandwagon flies to Melbourne for the start of the 71st championship season at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.
Embassies close in N Korea as diplomats evacuated over virus
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» SEOUL: Several embassies in North Korea closed Monday as many diplomats were flown out following weeks of tight quarantine restrictions imposed by Pyongyang over the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Indian Wells tennis cancelled over coronavirus concerns
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» LOS ANGELES - The ATP and WTA tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, has been cancelled over concerns about the worldwide outbreak of the new coronavirus, organizers said Sunday.
China closes makeshift hospitals as virus cases plunge
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» BEIJING - China has closed most of the makeshift hospitals opened to receive coronavirus patients in the epidemic's epicentre as the number of new infections in the country hit a record low.