February 9, 2020 Coronavirus outbreak fuels medical supply shortage in China, as more than 37,500 infected globally The deadly coronavirus outbreak that's infected more than 37,500 globally and more deaths than the SARS epidemic in the early 2000s spurred China's government on Sunday to address the growing shortage of medical equipment.Â
February 9, 2020 Thailand shooting spree leaves 26 dead, 57 wounded, officials say; suspect is fatally shot A soldier with a grudge gunned down 26 people and wounded 57 in Thailand's worst shooting spree before he was fatally shot inside a mall in the country's northeast on Sunday, officials said.
February 8, 2020 Thai soldier accused of killing multiple people during shooting rampage at busy shopping center has been fatally shot, officials say At least 21 people are dead and 42 others injured after a Thai soldier opened fire Saturday in a popular city just north of Bangkok, reports say. Officials said Saturday night the suspected gunman, who had been holed up inside the mall where the shooting took place, has been fatally shot.
February 6, 2020 Vietnam, Britain confirm new coronavirus cases Officials in Britain and Vietnam this week confirmed additional cases of the deadly coronavirus in their respective countries.Â
February 6, 2020 Nepal to count third gender in next population census Nepal will count a third gender in its next population census, for the first time counting LGBT people as a minority group that can be allocated government jobs and education.
February 6, 2020 Maldives police arrest 3 men in suspected ISIS stabbing attack A trio of men who may have connections to the Islamic State terrorist group have been arrested in the Maldives Thursday following a stabbing attack there that left three injured.
February 5, 2020 Coronavirus 'has a broader reach, is more contagious': Dr. Marc Siegel Dr. Marc Siegel on coronavirus
February 5, 2020 Five cities or villages outside United States named after an American president It seems the United States is not the only country to have named its capital city after a former American president.
February 2, 2020 Coronavirus death in Philippines said to be first outside China A 44-year-old Chinese man visiting the Philippines is the first known fatality outside China to be linked to the coronavirus, the World Health Organization said Sunday.
January 30, 2020 Who are the world’s longest ruling leaders? Some world leaders serve a set term and some rule for decades. Here is a list of the world leaders who have currently held onto power the longest. The list excludes monarchs.Â