China reports 97 new coronavirus deaths on mainland on Sunday, toll rises to 908

The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak in mainland China rose to 908 as of the end of Sunday, the National Health Commission (NHC) said on Monday.

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China reports 97 new coronavirus deaths on mainland on Sunday, toll rises to 908

The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak in mainland China rose to 908 as of the end of Sunday, the National Health Commission (NHC) said on Monday.

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Buttigieg edges past Sanders in Iowa's national delegate race: state party

Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg narrowly beat rival Bernie Sanders in Iowa in the race for delegates, according to projected national delegate allocations released by the Iowa Democratic Party on Sunday.

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Deal reached to cut bankrupt Puerto Rico's debt by $24 billion

Puerto Rico would shed about $24 billion of debt and move closer to exiting bankruptcy under an agreement with bondholders announced on Sunday by the U.S. commonwealth's federally-created financial oversight board.

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Marielle Franco murder: Suspect shot dead by police

Adriano da Nóbrega was suspected of murdering prominent politician Marielle Franco in 2018.

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Africa Eye: Torture ‘rampant’ among Nigeria’s security forces

BBC Africa Eye uncovers evidence that torture is being used by the Nigerian police and armed forces.

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Lata Kare: The 68-year-old who ran to save her husband

Lata Kare did not know running was a sport - until an emergency forced her to think outside the box.

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NDAs 'should not silence sexual harassment claims'

Arbitration service Acas says agreements should not be routinely used as part of new guidance.

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HS2: Six reasons why the rail route is so expensive

The controversial high-speed rail project could potentially cost as much as £106bn.

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A new rural bank branch opening! What's going on?

Is Hawes, in the Yorkshire Dales, a template for the future of bank branches and community services?

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Irish nationalists Sinn Fein demand place in government after strong election showing

Irish nationalists Sinn Fein demanded on Sunday to be part of the next Irish government after the left-wing party secured the most votes in an election that leader Mary Lou McDonald described as a ballot-box "revolution".

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Thailand shooting: Soldier who killed 21 is shot dead

A soldier who killed 21 is shot dead, after being cornered all night in a shopping centre, police say.

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China urges medical equipment makers to step up output: state planner

China's state planner urged medical equipment manufacturers on Sunday to step up output amid the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, and said the government will set up stockpiles, including masks, goggles and protective suits to be able to better deal with epidemics.

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Thai forces believe shooter in mall basement as death toll hits 21

A Thai soldier who has killed at least 21 people in a shooting rampage was thought to be holed up in the basement of a shopping mall in northeastern Thailand on Sunday and security forces were closing in on him, a police officer said.

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Masked white nationalists march in Washington with police escort

Police escorted masked members of a white nationalist group on a march through Washington's National Mall on Saturday that Metropolitan Police said occurred without incident or arrests.

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Death toll hits 21 from Thai rampage after attempt to stop shooter

A member of the Thai security forces was killed early on Sunday in an attempt to stop a soldier holed up in a shopping mall after a shooting rampage, bringing the total death toll to 21, the health minister said.

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Thai police believe shooter in mall basement, has no hostages

Thai police believe a soldier who has killed at least 21 people is holed up in the basement of a shopping mall in northeastern Thailand and that he does not have hostages, a police officer said on Sunday.

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Deaths from China's coronavirus outbreak surpass deaths from SARS

The number of new coronavirus deaths on the Chinese mainland hit 811 by end of Feb. 8, the National Health Commission said on Sunday morning, surpassing that of the SARS epidemic in 2002/2003.

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Mainland China reports 89 new coronavirus deaths on February 8

The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak in mainland China reached 811 as of the end of Saturday, up 89 from the previous day, the country's National Health Commission said on Sunday morning.

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Air China cuts flights between China and U.S. due to coronavirus epidemic

State carrier Air China said late on Saturday it will "adjust" its flights between China and the United States due to the coronavirus epidemic.

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Solar Orbiter launch: what is it and what's it going to do?

Many scientists are calling it the UK's most important mission for a generation.

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Oscars 2020: Life lessons from Europe's last wild beekeeper

The story of the woman at the centre of an Oscar-nominated film has struck a chord around the world.

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Ukraine's teen bullying drama that shattered taboos and stirred a nation

Ukraine's Early Swallows is a TV hit, giving teenagers the courage to open up about their lives.

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Kenya - where toilets have become a constitutional right

The state is obliged to provide toilets along the country's roads, Kenya's High Court rules.

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