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Hopes fade for those trapped in Turkey quake; toll climbs to 35
A group of women burst into tears when they learnt that the body of a relative had been found, while one woman fainted, an AFP photographer said. So far, 1,547 people have been reported injured as rescue workers continue recovering victims buried under the rubble, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). [Full Article...]
Burmese pythons captured by more than 750 participants
The winners were announced on Saturday during the prize-giving ceremony. But the competition's pro grand prize victor, Mike Kimmel, won an off-road ATV for bagging eight pythons, which can be legally hunted at any time on public lands throughout the state. [Full Article...]
China virus death toll jumps to 106, more than 4,500 total cases
The virus is thought to have spread to people from wild animals sold at a market in Wuhan. In addition, other 6,973 people are suspected of being infected. China on Tuesday reported 25 more deaths from a new viral disease , raising the total to at least 106, as the US government prepared to fly Americans out of the city at the centre of the outbreak. [Full Article...]
Chinese president warns of 'grave situation' as coronavirus death toll rises
At least 2,700 cases of the previously unknown coronavirus , originating in China's Wuhan city, have already been confirmed in the East Asian country, while as many as 80 people have died from the infection. The Chinese government has sealed off Wuhan and neighbouring cities, effectively trapping tens of millions of people-including thousands of foreigners-in a bid to contain the spread of the ... [Full Article...]
Person who died after travelling to China being investigated for coronavirus
More than 56 million people in nearly 20 Chinese cities - including Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province where the virus originated - have been prevented from travelling in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus during the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, traditionally China's busiest travel season. [Full Article...]
Three people in Quebec under investigation for coronavirus
China's health minister Ma Xiaowei warned on Sunday that the country is entering a "crucial stage" as "the virus's ability to spread appears to be increasing". "We're providing advice to our schools that is based on the information that we've been given through the national public health guidelines that have been issued by the commonwealth chief medical officer and the World Health Organisation",... [Full Article...]
Chinese woman in Sri Lanka tests positive for coronavirus
The Chinese national works at a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator ( POGO ) company. "As of the moment, the patient is well and does not have fever", the City Health Officer said. They have also created artificial ecosystems to study virus transmission between species in "real-world" conditions, while Rebekah Kading is funded by the Department of Defense to sample bats in Africa for viral loads... [Full Article...]
Syrian Government Troops Advance In Last Rebel Stronghold
That brought them closer to retaking a critical north-south highway that passes through the town. It's been held by the rebels since 2012. Idlib and nearby areas of Hama, Aleppo and Latakiya provinces are dominated by the Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS) extremist group, led by members of the country's former Al Qaeda franchise. [Full Article...]