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China counts 2,700 cases of new virus, 80 deaths

Small numbers of cases also have been found in Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, the US, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Nepal, France and Australia.

US imposes visa rules for pregnant women on 'birth tourism'

The regulations seek to chip away at the number of foreigners who take advantage of the constitutional provision granting “birthright citizenship” to anyone born in the US. The rule will only apply to applicants for the so-called “B” class visas.

Taliban open to 10-day ceasefire with US, talks with Afghan government

The Taliban is expected to discuss these terms with US negotiators in Doha, two sources said. If such an agreement is reached, it will revive hopes for a long-term solution to the war in Afghanistan.

China's 2019 economic growth weakens amid trade war

The world’s second-largest economy grew by 6.1 percent, down from 2018’s 6.6 percent, already the lowest since 1990, government data showed Friday.

US-Iran tensions could benefit China, but not in the way you think

China's increased power and influence has primarily come through economic means, but the rising power might be forced to change its approach.

Iran's president says downing of Ukrainian plane an 'unforgivable error'

Iran shot down a Ukrainian jetliner near Tehran, killing all 176 on board, as it was firing ballistic missiles at US troops in Iraq.

North Korea remains open to dialogue with US - South Korea's Moon

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that US President Donald Trump’s recent letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was a good sign that underscores his commitment to negotiations, as well.

Amid Soleimani crisis, Iran threatens to level Dubai and Israel. But why?

Tehran’s animosity towards Tel Aviv is well known but despite its tense relationship with the UAE, striking Dubai would be an unprecedented escalation between Gulf states and Iran.

Is this the beginning of the end for US influence in Iraq?

Iranian backed militias seem just as powerful as they did before this latest escalation as demonstrated by the ongoing crisis at the US embassy in Baghdad.

Study finds Google AI system could improve breast cancer detection

A new study by researchers in the US and UK shows that artificial intelligence has the potential to improve the accuracy of screening for breast cancer cutting the number of false negatives by 9.4% in the US group, and by 2.7% in the British group.

Pentagon says sending 750 troops to Mideast after embassy attack in Iraq

US President Donald Trump blamed Iran for insurgents storming the US embassy in the Iraqi capital and warned Tehran that it would face punishment if Americans are killed.

US military strikes target militia in deadly Iraq attack

Washington blames the militia for a rocket barrage that killed a US defence contractor at a military compound near Kirkuk, in northern Iraq.