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Bangabandhu’s autobiography translated to Korean
The autobiography of the Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman “The Unfinished Memoirs" has been translated into Korean language as part of celebrating his birth centenary.
Japan minister says necessary to 'wake up' to protect Taiwan
Speaking to the Hudson Institute think tank, State Minister of Defence Yasuhide Nakayama questioned whether the decision of many countries, including Japan and United States, to follow a "one-China" policy that has recognized Beijing rather than Taipei since the 1970s would stand the test of time.
Myanmar violence escalates with rise of ‘self-defence’ groups: report
Violence in post-coup Myanmar has escalated as anti-junta “self-defence” forces step up to take on the military, a report said yesterday, warning of an “enormous” human cost if the regime uses its full power in subsequent crackdowns.
Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport: media
Hong Kong police arrested a former senior journalist with the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper on a suspected national security offence as he was trying to catch a flight out of the city, media reported.
China turns on world’s second-biggest hydropower dam
The first two generating units of the world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam were officially turned on Monday in southwestern China, the government announced.
Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport -local media
Hong Kong police arrested a former senior journalist with the Apple Daily newspaper at the international airport on Sunday night on a suspected national security charge as he tried to leave the city, according to local media reports.
Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces
Thailand on Sunday announced new restrictions centred around its capital in a bid to tackle the country's worst coronavirus outbreak.
Hong Kong's Apple Daily apologises to readers in farewell note for final edition
Apple Daily has apologised to its readers, hundreds of whom queued past midnight for one of a million copies of the final publication, for not meeting their expectations.
China to waive tariffs on US medical imports amid virus outbreak
China will waive trade-war tariffs on imports of selected US medical equipment from March 2, the government says, as the country battles to contain the new coronavirus epidemic.
Trump threatens intelligence block over Huawei: US diplomat
The United States' ambassador to Germany says that President Donald Trump threatened to cut off intelligence-sharing with countries that dealt with Chinese tech firm Huawei.
Beijing quarantines returning residents as China struggles to pick up economy
People returning to the Chinese capital Beijing from extended holidays are ordered to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine to help prevent spread of the new coronavirus, as hard-hit Hubei province reports more than 2,400 new cases.
Wandering ship becomes 'best cruise ever' despite coronavirus fears
After nearly two weeks cast away in search of a port that would take them, passengers aboard the MS Westerdam cruise ship spoke of an ordeal that was anything but harrowing.
India SC orders telcos to pay $13b or face action
India’s Supreme Court yesterday ordered top telecom companies to pay $13 billion in unpaid spectrum and licensing fees by March 17 or face punishment in a fresh blow to ailing mobile carriers.
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The death toll from China’s epidemic nears 1,400, according to authorities, with six medical workers among the victims.
China virus death toll nears 1,400
The death toll from China's virus epidemic neared 1,400, as the United States complained of a "lack of transparency" from Beijing over its handling of a crisis that has fuelled global panic.
Japan cruise ship coronavirus cases climb to 174
A further 39 people on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the Japan coast have tested positive for the new coronavirus, authorities say, as thousands more steel themselves for a second week in quarantine.
Coronavirus cases on Japan cruise ship rise to 61
Another 41 people on a cruise ship quarantined off Japan have the new coronavirus, the country's health minister says, confirming more on board will now be tested for the illness.
Trump tells Xi he has 'confidence' in China battling virus
US President Donald Trump expresses his "confidence" in China's ability to tackle the novel coronavirus epidemic during talks with his Beijing counterpart Xi Jinping, the White House said.