Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
Coronavirus fears: Stocks fall on Wall Street, putting market on track for worst week since 2008
U.S. stocks fell sharply in early trading Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
U.S. stocks fell sharply in early trading Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
Geneva auto show canceled as Switzerland bans large events
The Geneva auto show was canceled after the Swiss government put an immediate ban Friday on all public and private events involving more than 1,000 people in order to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.
The Geneva auto show was canceled after the Swiss government put an immediate ban Friday on all public and private events involving more than 1,000 people in order to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.
Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
Trump defends Modi, refuses to weigh in on citizenship law
President Donald Trump says he's optimistic about the prospects of inking a trade deal with India. Trump commented on the final day of his two-day visit to the country.
President Donald Trump says he's optimistic about the prospects of inking a trade deal with India. Trump commented on the final day of his two-day visit to the country.
Mubarak, Egypt's autocrat ousted by protests, dies at 91
Egypt's state TV says the country's former President Hosni Mubarak, ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, has died at 91.
Egypt's state TV says the country's former President Hosni Mubarak, ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, has died at 91.
Drug lord's four hippos have spawned 80 more hippos, and they're terrorizing a little town
After drug lord Pablo Escobar died, his four hippos were abandoned, and now they've spawned 80 more hippos that terrorize a small town.
After drug lord Pablo Escobar died, his four hippos were abandoned, and now they've spawned 80 more hippos that terrorize a small town.
COVID-19 infections climb in South Korea as world fights coronavirus
South Korea has reported 433 cases and its third death from the virus.
South Korea has reported 433 cases and its third death from the virus.
Japan: 2 former cruise ship passengers with COVID-19 virus die
The viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally.
The viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally.
Police: 8 killed in shootings in German city, suspect dead
The attack reportedly took place in a hookah lounge in the center of the German city of Hanau.
The attack reportedly took place in a hookah lounge in the center of the German city of Hanau.
Coronavirus cases in China fall for 2nd day, deaths top 2,000
The updated figures on the COVID-19 illness for mainland China bring the total for cases to 74,185 and deaths to 2,004.
The updated figures on the COVID-19 illness for mainland China bring the total for cases to 74,185 and deaths to 2,004.
77-year-old man uses boxing skills to fight off robber
A robber grabbed and shoved a senior citizen at an ATM. But the victim wasn't going to give up his valuables.
A robber grabbed and shoved a senior citizen at an ATM. But the victim wasn't going to give up his valuables.
California set to apologize for internment of Japanese Americans
On Thursday, California's Legislature is expected to approve a resolution offering an apology to Ouchida and other internment victims for the state's role in aiding the U.S. government's policy and condemning actions that helped fan anti-Japanese discrimination.
On Thursday, California's Legislature is expected to approve a resolution offering an apology to Ouchida and other internment victims for the state's role in aiding the U.S. government's policy and condemning actions that helped fan anti-Japanese discrimination.
US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, official says
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Fort Drum soldier dies in Afghanistan
21-year-old Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball died at Bagram Airfield.
21-year-old Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball died at Bagram Airfield.
Senate approves resolution restraining Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran
The Senate approved a bipartisan measure Thursday limiting President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.
The Senate approved a bipartisan measure Thursday limiting President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.
Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.