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Chinese students fleeing virus face uneasy reception back home

China says US reaction to virus spreads ‘panic’

3:33 pm February 3, 2020

Beijing: China accused the United States on Monday of spreading “panic” in its response to the deadly coronavirus, including by imposing a ban on Chinese travellers. The US “hasn’t provided any substantial assistance” and has only created “panic”, said foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying at a regular press briefing.

Tulsa arena hosts thousands for Trump rally amid virus fears

Trump lifts US restrictions on anti-personnel landmines

7:48 pm February 1, 2020

Washington: US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday lifted US restrictions on landmines, saying new technology made them safer, outraging campaigners for the abolition of the explosives that maim thousands of civilians each year. In the latest reversal of a policy of his predecessor Barack Obama, Trump gave the green light to a new generation […]

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US declares virus ’emergency,’ bans travelers from China

3:30 pm February 1, 2020

Washington: The US said Friday it was declaring a public health emergency and temporarily banning the entry of foreign nationals who had traveled to China over the past two weeks to contain the spread of a deadly new virus. Sweeping new restrictions will also be imposed on American citizens, with those returning from the province […]

Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU

UK-EU divorce on Friday; India on target list for post-Brexit UK trade campaign

10:43 pm January 30, 2020

London: India is among the countries on the UK government’s target list for a new post-Brexit trade campaign from Saturday, a day after the country formally leaves the European Union, as it seeks to strike new ties with partners around the globe at the end of 47 years of EU membership. Mumbai is among 18 […]

Hong Kong halts trains from mainland China as virus spreads

7:27 pm January 28, 2020

Beijing: Hong Kong’s leader has announced that all rail links to mainland China will be cut starting Friday as fears grow about the spread of a new virus. Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Tuesday that both the high-speed rail station and the regular train station would be closed. China’s death toll from a new viral […]