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RFE/RL correspondent's car set on fire in Lviv – media (Photos)
The National Police department in Lviv is investigating the "deliberate destruction of the journalist's property."
Coronavirus: China starts repatriating people to Wuhan as death toll hits 213 – media
Of the newly reported deaths, 30 were in Hubei's provincial capital Wuhan, where the virus was first reported, according to the Hubei health commission.
WHO representative says Ukraine able to cope with coronavirus
The death toll in China is now 213 people.
First two persons infected with coronavirus identified in Russia – media
Both are Chinese citizens.
Australian Open 2020: Organizers using sustainable T-shirts from Tirupur for ball boys, girls and court side statiscians
NC John & Sons, a Tiripur-based company used 1,88,709 PET bottles to manufacture 25,000 garments for the Australian Open.
MH17 suspect Tsemakh reportedly killed in Moscow late in Jan – Russian media
Tsemakh is said to have left for Moscow on business on January 26, 2020, after which the connection with him was lost.
What it takes to have a ‘good death’ at home
Letters: Readers respond to a letter from Kathryn Price about the loss of her mother, and share their experiences of nursing, palliative care and dealing with a terminal diagnosis
Our face mask future: Do they really help beat flu, coronavirus and pollution?
Huge numbers of people are wearing face masks – in Japan and South Korea there have been reports of stores selling out. But experts are divided on how effective they are
I fear the growing nastiness that Brexit is ushering in
An elderly relative is asked if she lives in a mud hut, as hearts harden and minds close. Is this what the future holds, asks poet and journalist Musa Okwonga
Impermanence of life
Tamil literature speaks of the impermanence of life in beautiful verses, said Malayaman in a discourse. To think worldly possessions will last is nothing but foolishness, and this is highlighted by Th
Agricultural Commodities May Be Misreading The Coronavirus
Agricultural commodities are selling off due to poorer-than-expected import quotas regarding the U.S-China trade deal.China and India have skyrocketing food prices that will likely only accelerate hig
Top news of the day: Delhi court postpones hanging of Nirbhaya case convicts, Economic Survey pegs GDP growth at 6-6.5% in next fiscal, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Kobe Bryant crash: Helicopter owner Island Express suspending tours, other flight operations
Island Express, the company that owns the helicopter involved in the fatal crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, has suspended its other helicopter operations.
What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how is it transmitted from one person to another, and at what point should you see a doctor?
Kozhikode fishermen save a whale shark
An endangered whale shark, accidentally caught while trawling, is returned to the sea in a dramatic rescue by nine alert Kozhikode fishermen. Meet the fishermen, scientists and conservationists who are protecting our oceans
Humane Society Adopts Socially Conscious Sheltering Approach
The Santa Barbara Humane Society has formally adopted Socially Conscious Sheltering to define its values and approach to animal welfare.
Doctors acquitted in Belgium’s first criminal euthanasia case
GP, psychiatrist and doctor were accused of unlawfully poisoning Tine Nys, 38
Blackpool council to fund children’s services by cutting up to 75 jobs
Council tax to rise by maximum 4% as local authority tries to address social care failings
Porn survey reveals extent of UK teenagers' viewing habits
BBFC report finds parents are in denial or largely unaware of what their children view online
Trailer of Actress Taapsee Pannu’s Next Film on ‘Domestic Violence’ Trends on Twitter in India
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian entertainment industry resonates with the everyday life of people and Bollywood’s curly-haired diva Taapsee Pannu is all set to trigger a guilt trip in every movie-watcher who has participated in domestic violence.
Turning Into Virgin: Famous ‘Porn Oscars’ Venue in Las Vegas Closes Down With a Bang
The hotel is expected to open its doors again later this year as Virgin Hotels after an extensive renovation period.
Do government budget cuts mean austerity isn't over yet?
Sajid Javid, chancellor of the exchequer, had promised before the general election that he would end austerity
Bad weather leaves 602 towns and villages in Ukraine without power
Regional energy distribution companies have deployed their repair teams to eliminate the aftermath of the blackouts.
The stories behind the winners
Recipients of the Padma awards this year from the Cauvery delta talk about their journey in their respective fields
10 things you need to know today: January 31, 2020
The Senate heads into a vote on impeachment witnesses, WHO declares China's coronavirus outbreak a global emergency, and more
The real threat is the perceived victimhood of the majority: Kannan Gopinathan
For the first time, the Muslim community is asserting its religious identity as well as its Indian identity, says the IAS officer who quit office to protest the J&K lockdown
Captain Scarlet! Ab Rogers brings a rhapsody of red to a hospital car park
It was the first hospital in the world dedicated to cancer. Now Royal Marsden is home to an uplifting Maggie’s centre full of zing and zest. Ab Rogers clearly shares his dad Richard’s love of colour
Coronavirus outbreak: Britons fly out of Wuhan as death toll passes 200
Flight carrying 83 British people and 27 foreign nationals will land in the UK on Friday as US tells citizens ‘don’t go to China’
Work at state-owned banks affected as employee unions go on 3-day strike
Private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were working as usual.
6,500 hospital workers to strike unless gov’t closes border with mainland: union
Around 6,500 nurses and doctors have pledged to go on strike unless the government completely closes the border with the mainland in order to stem the spread of the potentially fatal Wuhan coronavirus Representatives of the recently formed...
Watch | How sustainable T-shirts from Tirupur are being used at Australian Open 2020
A video on how t-shirts from Tirupur are being used at Australian Open 2020
End-of-life care is vital. Why is it so neglected?
Britain’s palliative care services depend for funding on the charity of the public – that is a national travesty, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
Update on ICAO’s efforts in the international Coronavirus response
MONTREAL – ICAO is continuing to assist in the coordination of the international response to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak through the ICAO Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil Aviation, or ‘CAPSCA’ network of governments and international organizations. ICAO is also directly transmitting Electronic Bulletins on the Coronavirus to its Member States, and these are also made available for public view on the CAPSCA website. With the World Health Organization (WHO) now classifying the Coronavirus
Mourners bid fond farewell to former ANC NMB chief whip Bicks Ndoni
'Bicks Ndoni was a humble man who played a central role in bringing together the two big municipalities - Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage.'
EU Court Says It Cannot Rule On Slovenia-Croatia Border Row
The European Union’s top court announced Friday that it cannot rule on a decades old border dispute between member countries Slovenia and Croatia because the row falls under international law and not EU law.