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Doctor dies from Wuhan virus at Hubei hospital

A doctor at a hospital in China's Hubei province, the centre of the coronavirus outbreak,...

Myanmar already protecting Rohingya, ruling party says after world court's order

Myanmar has put in place measures to protect Rohingya Muslims, a spokesman for the ruling...

Beijing to close section of Great Wall, other tourist sites

China announced Friday (Jan 24) it will close a section of the Great Wall and...

Wuhan virus: Malaysia confirms first 3 cases; all patients related to Chinese national who was Singapore's first case

Malaysia on Saturday (Jan 25) said it had confirmed three cases of coronavirus infection, the...

Thailand confirms fifth case of Wuhan virus

Thailand on Friday (Jan 24) confirmed its fifth case of the new coronavirus, a senior...

As intensity fades, Hong Kong protesters mull tactics

A sharp dip in the frequency and ferocity of Hong Kong's protests has raised questions...

Masks, disinfectants in low supply as China virus spreads

Pharmacies in Beijing and Shanghai were running low on surgical masks and disinfectants Wednesday (Jan...

On the menu at Wuhan virus market: Rats and live wolf pups

The food market where China's deadly virus surfaced was a smorgasbord of exotic wildlife ranging...

China finds diplomacy to be tough going

 In a muddy field in western Myanmar, hundreds of Chinese shipping containers fitted with single...

China fails to repatriate North Korea workers despite UN sanctions: US official

China has failed to send home North Korean workers by a December deadline in violation...

China takes more measures to protect healthcare workers in Wuhan virus outbreak

China is taking stricter measures in hospitals to protect healthcare workers in the new coronavirus...

Wuhan urges people to stay away in bid to contain China virus

The Chinese city at the centre of a SARS-like virus outbreak has urged people to...

North Korea to ban tourists over Wuhan virus: Tour operator

North Korea will ban foreign tourists to protect itself against a new SARS-like virus that...

Singapore invokes online falsehoods law against Malaysian rights group's 'preposterous' claims on execution methods

Claims by a Malaysian human rights group that Singapore carries out "brutal" executions are "untrue,...

Hong Kong scientists warn of 'super spreader' Wuhan virus, say more than 1,300 likely infected

At least 1,300 individuals in the Chinese city of Wuhan are likely to have been...

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...