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Covid-19: US airlines extend China flight cancellations into late April

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United Airlines (UAL.O) said it will extend cancellations of all US flights to China through…

Iran Vows “Crushing” Response To Israeli Aggression Against Its Interests

TEHRAN, Iran, Feb 13 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, warned on Wednesday, that, Iran’s response to any…

Nissan Files Damages Suit Against Former Boss Ghosn

TOKYO, Feb 13 (NNN-NHK) – Nissan Motor Co., said that, the company has filed a civil lawsuit in Japan, against…

Philippines Says, Ending Military Pact With U.S. “In The Right Direction”

MANILA, Feb 13 (NNN-ABN) – Spokesman of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said, Manila’s move to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement…

US evacuees freed from Covid-19 quarantine, officials fear discrimination

Evacuees from the China coronavirus outbreak toss their masks after finishing quarantine in Riverside, California LOS ANGELES, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Covid-19 crisis could hit S.Korea’s tourism sector hard, says think tank

SEOUL, Feb 12 (NNN-YONHAP) — South Korea’s tourism industry is expected to take a big hit from the new coronavirus…

Russia discharges second Chinese man to recover from Covid-19

MOSCOW, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia discharged a Chinese national from hospital in the Siberian city of Chita on Wednesday…

Australian Military To Assist Flood Recovery Efforts, As Cyclone Bears Down On East Coast

SYDNEY, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – With homes and businesses battered by the extreme weather on Australia’s east coast, energy provider…

US authorises Hong Kong staff to leave over Covid-19

US Consulate General, Hong Kong WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it had authorised consulate staff to leave…

Donations top 700,000 USD to assist victims of Thailand’s mass shooting

BANGKOK, Feb 12 (NNN-TNA) – Cash donations and funds raised, to assist victims of Thailand’s weekend mass shooting, have reached…