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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
Asian stocks rise after Wall Street health-care-led rally
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged Tuesday after a rally in U.S. stocks, mostly spurred by health care companies' announcements of developments that could aid in the coronavirus outbreak.
The Latest: Japan extends travel warnings to 49 countries
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China state media reports 19 people killed in forest fire
BEIJING (AP) — Nineteen people have died while fighting a raging forest fire in southwestern China and hundreds of reinforcements were sent to fight the blaze and evacuate nearby residents, officials and state medi…
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Michigan lawmaker killed by virus hailed as cheerful battler
State Rep. Isaac Robinson was devoted to politics and Detroit, battling for decades on behalf of the city's underdogs until succumbing to its latest scourge: the coronavirus.
'Please come help us': New York begs for medical workers
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's governor urgently appealed for medical volunteers Monday amid a “staggering” number of coronavirus deaths, as he and health officials warned that the crisis unfolding in New York City is …
China state media report 19 people have died while fighting a raging forest fire in southwestern province of Sichuan
BEIJING (AP) — China state media report 19 people have died while fighting a raging forest fire in southwestern province of Sichuan.
Mexico broadens one-month shutdown as virus cases top 1,094
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's government broadened its shutdown of “non-essential activities” to the private sector and prohibited gatherings of more than 50 people to fight the spread of the new coronavirus.
The Latest: Mexico broadens shutdown, prohibits gatherings
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AP PHOTOS: Cherry blossoms, empty stores in virus-hit Japan
NARA, Japan (AP) — Cherry blossoms are in season and the ancient Japanese capital of Nara, with its majestic Todaiji “Big Buddha” temple and its herds of deer, would normally be packed.
The Latest: China reports 1 death and 48 new cases
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Abortion providers sue Texas over virus outbreak order
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Planned Parenthood joined other abortion providers Wednesday in suing Texas over moving to ban abortions during the coronavirus outbreak, including one clinic owner saying Republican Gov. Greg …
World Bank sees outbreak taking a big toll on Asia's economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank is estimating that the cornavirus outbreak will cause economic growth to slow significantly this year in China and other East Asian-Pacific countries, throwing millions into poverty.
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New York governor begs for help amid 'staggering' death toll
US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday renewed several waivers on U.S. sanctions against Iran, allowing Russian, European and Chinese companies to continue to work on Iran's civilian nuclear facilitie…