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Factbox: China's fight against novel coronavirus outbreak
China has stepped up efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Here are the latest developments:
Croatia set to prevent new migrant wave with EU, NATO: PM
Croatia, in cooperation with other EU member states and NATO, will do everything to prevent a new wave of migrants, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said here on Wednesday after talks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
COVID-19 cases rise to 285 in France
COVID-19 cases in France rose to 285 on Wednesday, up by 73 from a day earlier, Health General Director Jerome Salomon said at a daily briefing over the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Everyday heroes: Thousands of volunteers step to the fore in coronavirus fight
As doctors are racing against the time to save patients infected with COVID-19, everyday heroes from all walks of life also step up to play supporting roles in battling against the epidemic in Wuhan, the center of the epidemic.
Coronavirus outbreak: Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah pilgrimage
After imposing a temporary ban on Umrah pilgrims to stop the spread of coronavirus, Saudi Arabia has now suspended all Umrah pilgrimages for its nationals and expatriates.
Trump gets desired Democratic foes, but Biden worries linger
While Super Tuesday left the Democrats with a pair of front-runners whom President Donald Trump believes he can define and defeat, there are still some private worries in the White House.
Hotter climate upped risk of Australia's record fires by 30%
Climate change raised the chances of Australia's extreme fire season by at least 30%, according to a study released Wednesday by climate scientists at the World Weather Attribution group.
Warren reassesses path forward after dismal Super Tuesday
Elizabeth Warren huddled with her campaign advisers on Wednesday to determine if there was a reason to stay in the Democratic presidential race after a dismal Super Tuesday that saw her finishing no higher than third in any state — including her own.
Cellphone alerts helped Tennessee couple escape to basement
Billy Dyer's cellphone blared out an emergency alert, then his wife Kathy's phone followed, giving them just enough time to get downstairs and flip on a TV to check the news.
Court blocks 'Remain in Mexico' policy on part of US border
In the latest twist for a signature Trump administration immigration policy, a federal appeals court said it is halting a policy next week to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for court hearings in the United States.