Three coronavirus cases confirmed in France, first in Europe

Three cases of the  coronavirus   have been “confirmed” in France, the first in Europe, officials said Friday. The first case involved a patient in hospital in the southwestern city of Bordeaux while the other was in Paris, French Health Minister Agnes Buzyn told reporters. A third person, who is a close relati…

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SARS-like virus spreads in China, reaches South Korea

A mysterious SARS-like virus has killed a third person, spread around China and reached a third Asian country, authorities said Monday, fuelling fears of a major outbreak as millions begin travelling for the Lunar New Year in humanity’s biggest migration. The new coronavirus strain, first discovered in the centra…

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Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, among 9 killed in helicopter crash

NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, Sunday morning. He was 41 years old. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was among the four others killed in the crash. TMZ Sports reports Kobe was traveling with four other people in his private helicopter when it crashed in Calabasas…

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5 reasons to visit Bangkok this summer

Thailand's new king and queen have just been crowned. This is probably among the timeliest seasons to visit the country and witness the new beginnings that await its people, at the same time experience its rich culture.

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