Washington state man who traveled to China is first U.S. victim of coronavirus

A Washington state man who recently traveled to China has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, becoming the first confirmed U.S. case of the newly identified illness that has killed six people in China and sickened some 300 others across Asia.

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China coronavirus: What we know so far

The BBC's online health editor explains what we know about the coronavirus.

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Australia fires: How ravaged bushland is already regenerating

Australia's bushfire crisis has crippled habitats, but there are also remarkable signs of life.

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Diplomat Nassif Hitti to be named Lebanon foreign minister: sources

A former Lebanese ambassador to the Arab League, Nassif Hitti, is set to be named foreign minister in the new government, two senior political sources told Reuters on Tuesday.

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Hezbollah nominates two ministers in new Lebanon government: sources

The powerful Iran-backed group Hezbollah has nominated two ministers in Lebanon's new government including the health minister, two senior political sources told Reuters.

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Monarchy and Illuminati: why a Thai party may be banned

The fate of a high-profile opposition party in Thailand will be decided on Tuesday when a court rules on whether to disband the Future Forward Party over accusations it seeks to overthrow the monarchy.

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Australian bushfires hit coal output, hazardous conditions to return

Mining giant BHP Group said on Tuesday that poor air quality caused by smoke from Australia's bushfires is hurting coal production, as authorities cautioned a reprieve from hazardous fire conditions could end within days.

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China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported

The Chinese official investigating a pneumonia outbreak stemming from a new coronavirus said the disease can spread from person to person but can be halted with increased vigilance, as authorities on Tuesday confirmed a fourth death.

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Trump impeachment trial: Five possible twists ahead

Many believe President Trump will be acquitted in the end. But could it yet diverge from the script?

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Paternity leave: Why Japan is talking about Shinjiro Koizumi

Shinjiro Koizumi is the first Japanese minister and MP to take paternity leave.

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The battle over which flag to fly in America's Chinatowns

Chinatowns across the US are switching to the flag of mainland China, but not without protest.

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How Nigeria's cricket team 'shocked the world'

Nigeria's Under-19 side are world cup debutants but cricket remains a minority sport at home.

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Robot tanks: On patrol but not allowed to shoot

Sophisticated unmanned mini-tanks patrol alongside soldiers, but humans still decide when to shoot.

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Windrush: Reunited over 70 years later

The BBC has brought together two men in their nineties who came to Britain from Jamaica in 1948 on the Empire Windrush.

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Davos summit: Protesters hike up to Davos

Several hundred protesters are making a three-day hike up to Davos, to coincide with President Trump's arrival at the World Economic Forum.

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Illegal loggers in Mexico suspected of role in activist's disappearance

A Mexican human rights organization on Monday urged authorities to investigate the disappearance of an environmental activist dedicated to protecting the famed monarch butterfly, suggesting the case may be linked to illegal logging in the area.

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Australia to screen some flights from China, warns coronavirus difficult to stop

Australia will begin screening passengers arriving from a Chinese city in a bid to stop the spread of a new coronavirus, the country's chief medical officer said on Tuesday, although authorities warned that an outbreak would be hard to prevent.

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UK to introduce tougher jail terms for convicted terrorists after London Bridge attack

Britain will introduce tougher jail sentences for convicted terrorists and will end early release as part of a series of measures to strengthen its response to terrorism, the government said on Tuesday.

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Japan may delay process for picking casino host cities: media

The Japanese government is considering delaying the process for selecting casino host cities amid a bribery scandal that has seen the arrest of a ruling-party lawmaker, the Asahi and other local media reported on Tuesday.

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China says fourth person dies in Wuhan pneumonia outbreak

A fourth person has died from pneumonia in the central Chinese city of Wuhan following the outbreak of a new coronavirus, health authorities said on Tuesday.

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Australian bushfires fires hit coal output, conditions to worsen

Mining giant BHP Group said on Tuesday that poor air quality caused by smoke from Australia's bushfires is hurting coal production, as authorities cautioned a reprieve from hazardous fire conditions could end within days.

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McConnell proposal envisions speedy impeachment trial for Trump

U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Monday proposed rules that would execute a potentially quick impeachment trial for President Donald Trump, with no guarantee that witnesses or new evidence would be allowed.

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Sri Lanka civil war: Rajapaksa says thousands missing are dead

The president acknowledges the fate of more than 20,000 who disappeared during the civil war.

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Workplace bullying: 'Fear is the biggest factor'

A quarter of employees think their firm turns a blind eye to workplace harassment, says a report.

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'I lost £90,000 in the House of Fraser sale'

The retailer went through a controversial insolvency process increasingly used to rescue firms.

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Studio Ghibli: Netflix buys rights to iconic animated films

From February, 21 of the studio's iconic films will be available on Netflix.

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Yorkshire polyhalite mine: Investors may lose money

Anglo American has offered to buy the project for £405m, which is 5.5p a share.

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How Dan Aykroyd went from battling spirits to selling them

Hollywood actor Dan Aykroyd is also the boss of a popular vodka company.

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Virginia gun rally: Authorities gear up for unrest in Richmond

Thousands are expected to take part in the Richmond rally, which authorities fear could turn violent.

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Single-use plastic: China to ban bags and other items

One of the world's biggest users of plastic plans to phase out most single-use items by 2025.

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San Francisco 49ers defeat Green Bay Packers 37-20 for NFC Championship

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