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8 people dead in shootings in German city of Hanau, police report

It was not immediately clear who or what was behind the shootings at two locations in the city.

20/02/2020

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Coronavirus quarantine on Diamond Princess cruise ship 'chaotic,' Japanese expert claims

"Inside Diamond Princess, I was so scared," said Prof. Kentaro Iwata "I was so scared of getting COVID-19."

19/02/2020

USA

Trump admin offered Assange a pardon if he cleared Russia over email leak, lawyer says

Assange is being held at a British prison while fighting extradition to the United States on spying charges. His full court hearing is due to begin next week.

19/02/2020

USA

Harry and Meghan to start new life away from royal family next month

Couple will no longer have an office at Buckingham Palace, spokeswoman said.

19/02/2020

USA

Coronavirus updates: Quarantine ends on cruise ship death toll passes 2,000

As the death toll for the coronavirus outbreak in China passes 2,000, here is the latest news for Wednesday Feb. 19.

19/02/2020

USA

Turkey's Erdogan says Syria offensive a 'matter of time' after talks with Russia

Erdogan said Turkey was determined to make Idlib a secure zone "no matter the cost."

19/02/2020

USA

Queen Elizabeth's nephew, the Earl of Snowdon, and wife announce plans to divorce

The announcement comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family.

18/02/2020

USA

HSBC cuts headcount by 35,000 in deep overhaul

The bank plans to reduce its workforce from 235,000 to 200,000 in the next three years.

18/02/2020

USA

Court reinstates order for Russia to pay $50 billion over Yukos

"This is a victory for the rule of law," said the leader of a group of Yukos shareholders.

18/02/2020

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COVID-19: Wuhan hospital director dies as death toll nears 2,000

As Chinese authorities confirm a hospital director tasked with fighting coronavirus outbreak has died from the virus, here is the latest.

18/02/2020

USA

Graham tells Defense Secretary Esper he could 'make your life hell' in battle over Trump Africa policy

During a meeting in Munich, Graham warned Defense Secretary Mike Esper there would be consequences if the Trump administration pulled U.S. troops from Africa.

18/02/2020

USA

Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to combat climate change

"Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet," Bezos said.

17/02/2020

France

Search abandoned for missing French citizens after plane crash

A rescue mission has failed to find four French citizens who have been missing since their plane crashed near the Caribbean island of Dominica on Sunday, local authorities said on Tuesday.

17/02/2020

USA

Syrian forces seize most of Aleppo province, on eve of Turkey-Russia talks

Turkey, which backs rebels in the region, has been outraged since Syrian attacks in the Idlib region killed 13 Turkish troops in two weeks.

17/02/2020

USA

14 Americans test positive for coronavirus after evacuation from quarantined cruise ship

More than 300 U.S. citizens and family members who had been on the Diamond Princess cruise ship were evacuated.

17/02/2020

France

Agnes Buzyn is new Paris mayoral candidate after Griveaux sex video

Agnes Buzyn replaces Benjamin Griveaux as Paris mayoral candidate after sex video scandal

16/02/2020

USA

Rocket attack strikes near U.S. Embassy in Iraq

The incident remains under investigation, a U.S. military official told NBC News.

16/02/2020

USA

As sea levels rise, Venice fights to stay above the waterline

A 17-year project to build underwater floodgates in the city has been mired in delays and corruption.

16/02/2020

USA

Two killed as U.K. hit with strong winds and flooding for a second straight weekend

Two bodies pulled from sea, as hurricane-force winds and monster waves rocked the region.

16/02/2020

USA

Saudi airstrikes kill at least 30 in Yemen, including civilians, Houthis say

The news followed a Houthi claim that they downed a Saudi coalition warplane in the area on Friday.

16/02/2020