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South Korea Raises "Highest Level" Alert As Coronavirus Cases Surge

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

South Korea is raising its alert on the new coronavirus to the "highest level", President Moon Jae-in said Sunday, as the country reported 123 new infections.

Under House Arrest Since 2003, Vietnam Nobel Prize Nominee Dies At 93

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

Thich Quang Do, a dissident Buddhist monk who has effectively been under house arrest since 2003 and was nominated multiple times for the Nobel Peace Prize, has died aged 93.

NZ vs IND, 1st Test Day 3: Mayank Agarwal Scores Fifty But Trent Boult's All-Round Display Hands New Zealand Complete Control

Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

NZ vs IND: Trent Boult, batting at No.11, made quick-fire 38 off 24 balls before picking up three crucial wickets, including Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli to hand New Zealand complete control.

Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury: Tyson Fury Knocks Out Deontay Wilder To Clinch WBC Heavyweight Title

Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

Tyson Fury dominated Deontay Wilder on the way to a seventh-round technical knockout, seizing the World Boxing Council heavyweight title.

Woman Who Cleared Coronavirus Check Before Leaving Japan Ship Tests Positive

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

Japan on Sunday confirmed that a woman who tested negative and disembarked from the coronavirus-stricken Diamond Princess cruise ship later tested positive, raising questions about the effectiveness of the quarantine measures.

"Make In India" vs "America First" As PM Modi Hosts Donald Trump

India News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

Trade ties between the United States and India have long been problematic but under "America First" President Donald Trump and "Make in India" Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they have worsened.

Trump Congratulates Democrat Bernie Sanders For Nevada Caucuses Win

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

Progressive firebrand Bernie Sanders claimed a decisive victory Saturday in the Nevada caucuses, solidifying his frontrunner status in the race to choose the Democratic nominee who faces President Donald Trump in November's election.

"Ups And Downs": Japan Emperor Naruhito On Wife's Stress Related Illness

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has said his wife Empress Masako "still has ups and downs" as she battles to recover from a longstanding stress-induced illness related to her royal duties.

2 More Die In South Korea Due To Coronavirus, Total Cases Spike To 556

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

South Korea reported 123 more coronavirus cases Sunday, taking the nationwide total to 556, as well as two additional deaths which brings total number of deaths to four.

Gabriel Jesus Strikes as Manchester City Shrug Off Spot-Kick Jitters To Beat Leicester

Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

Gabriel Jesus came off the bench to score a second-half winner that put Manchester City 7 points clear of fourth-placed Leicester City.

Inter Milan Game Among 3 Postponed Over Coronavirus Fears In Italy

Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

The matches between title-chasing Inter Milan and Sampdoria, Atalanta against Sassuolo and Hellas Verona versus Cagliari have been pushed back to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

Over 2,400 Dead In China As Coronavirus Kills 96 More In Hubei Province

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

The death toll in China from the coronavirus epidemic rose past 2,400 on Sunday after 96 more people died in Hubei province, the hard-hit epicentre of the outbreak.

Levante vs Real Madrid: Real Madrid Suffer Shock Defeat, Eden Hazard Injured Again

Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

Real Madrid's nightmare afternoon was made worse by another injury to Eden Hazard, who was forced off in the second half of their 0-1 defeat to Levante.

"Deliberately False": Russia Denies US Claim Of Coronavirus Disinformation Campaign

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020

Russia's foreign ministry on Saturday denied a claim by US officials that Russian-linked social media accounts were making a coordinated effort to spread alarm about the new coronavirus, branding the accusation intentionally misleading.

Japan Apologises As 23 Disembarked Cruise Ship Before Coronavirus Test

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 22, 2020

Around 100 more passengers were allowed to disembark from the coronavirus-stricken Diamond Princess cruise ship on Saturday as Japan's health minister apologised after 23 others were allowed to leave without being properly tested.