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(FILES) This file photo taken on January 18, 2020 shows medical staff members carrying a patient into the Jinyintan hospital, where patients infected by a mysterious SARS-like virus are being treated, in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province. Photo: AFP
SARS-like virus spreads in China, nearly 140 new cases
A mysterious SARS-like virus has spread around China -- including to Beijing -- authorities said Monday, fuelling fears of a major outbreak as...
(File) Rosario Manalo (C-L), chairperson of Myanmar's Independent Commission of Enquiry For Rakhine (ICOE) and Kenzo Oshima, member of Myanmar's Independent Commission of Enquiry For Rakhine (ICOE) (C-R) talk to media during the press briefing in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, 16 August 2018. Photo: EPA
War crimes, not genocide committed against Rohingya: Myanmar probe
A Myanmar-appointed panel concluded Monday that some soldiers likely committed war crimes against its Rohingya Muslim community but the military was...
Medical staff transfer patients to Jinyintan hospital where patients infected with a new strain of Coronavirus identified as the cause of the Wuhan pneumonia outbreak are treated in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, 20 January 2020. Photo: EPA
China virus contagious between people: government SARS expert
A top Chinese expert on infectious diseases has confirmed human-to-human transmission of a SARS-like virus that has spread across the country and...
Taiwan's Center for Disease Control has stepped up monitoring of incoming passengers (AFP/File / Chen Chi-chuan)
Taiwan reports first case of new SARS-like virus
Taiwan on Tuesday reported its first confirmed case of the new SARS-like coronavirus as the government warned the public against travelling to...
Supporters of Myanmar's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community taking part in the Yangon Pride festival in January 2019 (AFP Photo/YE AUNG THU)
Fighting for LGBT rights in Myanmar with a 'pink pinky'
LGBT activists in Myanmar campaigning to decriminalise same-sex relations are urging thousands of people to paint their little finger pink as they...
US President Donald J. Trump addresses a plenary session during the 50th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 21 January 2020. Photo: EPA
Myanmar could be added to travel ban - WSJ
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration was preparing to add a "couple of countries" to the controversial list of states whose...
In Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, authorities cancelled large public events, and called on visitors to stay away (Photo: AFP)
China quarantines city at centre of virus outbreak
China placed the city at the centre of a virus outbreak under effective quarantine on Thursday, suspending outward flights and trains in a drastic...
Kyaw Tint Swe (L), Union Minister of Myanmar sits during the ruling of the International Court of Justice in the lawsuit filed by The Gambia against Myanmar, in The Hague, The Netherlands, 23 January 2020. Photo: Robin Van Lonkhuijen/EPA
Top UN court orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide
The UN's top court told Myanmar on Thursday to take urgent steps to prevent the alleged genocide of the Buddhist nation's minority Rohingya Muslims.
A handout photo made available by Changi Airport shows a staff member screening the body temperatures of arriving passengers at the Changi Airport in Singapore, 22 January 2020. Photo EPA/ Changi Airport
Singapore confirms first case of Wuhan virus
Singapore Thursday confirmed its first case of the new SARS-like virus which has killed 17 people in China and spread to multiple countries including...
People wearing facemasks queued up to be tested at a hospital in Wuhan. Photo: Hector Retamal/AFP
China shuts down 13 cities as virus toll climbs
Chinese authorities rapidly expanded a mammoth quarantine effort aimed at containing a deadly contagion on Friday to 13 cities and a staggering 41...

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