Prince Andrew Urged to Cooperate With Epstein Inquiry
LONDON (AP) — The pressure on Britain’s disgraced Prince Andrew increased Tuesday after the revelation by U.S. authorities that he has failed to cooperate with the FBI’s investigation into his ties with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Coronavirus Found in Japan Bus Driver for Chinese Tourists
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The government confirmed three more cases in Japan of the new coronavirus on Tuesday, including a tour bus driver who has never been to the central Chinese city of Wuhan, where the outbreak of the deadly virus began in a seafood and poultry market.
2 Japanese Evacuees From Wuhan Develop Pneumonia
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Two of the Japanese citizens evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan on Wednesday were found to have developed pneumonia after being hospitalized in Tokyo, the metropolitan government said.
In Snub to US, Britain Will Allow Huawei in 5G Networks
LONDON (AP) — Britain decided Tuesday to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to supply new high-speed network equipment, ignoring the U.S. government’s warnings that it would sever intelligence cooperation if the company was not banned.
WHO Sends Experts to China, Fight Coronavirus Outbreak
GENEVA (Xinhua) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that it will send international experts to China as soon as possible to increase understanding of the novel coronavirus outbreak situation and guide the global counter-epidemic efforts.
Submarine Crew Flown Back From Wuhan – But No Evac for Civilians
BANGKOK — Foreign affairs minister Don Pramudwinai said there is no immediate plan to evacuate Thai nationals stranded in Wuhan, which has been placed under lockdown by the Chinese government in a bid to contain the new coronavirus contagion.
Thailand Reports 6 More Cases of Coronavirus, Bringing Tally to 14
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday it discovered six more cases of coronavirus infection in Thailand, bringing the total number to 14 so far since the outbreak in December.
5,000 Attend Funeral for Japanese Doctor Killed in Afghanistan
FUKUOKA (Kyodo) — A farewell ceremony for Japanese doctor Tetsu Nakamura, who was killed in Afghanistan in December, was held Saturday attended by about 5,000 people paying respect for his longtime contribution to development of the central Asian country.
Berlin Zoo Prepares Panda Cubs for Their Big Day Out
BERLIN (AP) — Two baby pandas born at Berlin’s zoo have been chipped and checked in preparation for their first public outing in a few days, officials said Monday.
Premier Li Orders Speeding Up Wuhan Hospital Construction
WUHAN (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday called for speeding up the construction of a makeshift hospital for treating patients infected with the novel coronavirus in his inspection to Wuhan, the hardest-hit city of the epidemic.
