Experts warn over scale of China virus as US airports start screening

Jan 20,2020
The true scale of the outbreak of a mysterious SARS-like virus in China is likely far bigger than officially reported, scientists have warned, as countries ramp up measures to prevent the disease from spreading.
Coronavirus: new disease spreading in Asia revives SARS fears
Jan 20
A mysterious SARS-like virus has spread around China with more than 200 diagnosed cases in the cities of Wuhan, Beijing and Shenzhen, plus two people infected in Thailand and another case confirmed in Japan. Here are a few key points about coronavirus.
2 Honolulu police officers shot to death
Jan 20
Two police officers have been shot to death in Honolulu on Hawaii's Oahu island.
75 inmates flee from Paraguay prison
Jan 20
Seventy-five inmates including members of a Brazilian gang have escaped from a prison in northeastern Paraguay, apparently after digging a tunnel.
China plans various bans on use of plastic
Jan 20
The Chinese government has announced a plan to sharply cut the production and consumption of non-biodegradable plastics.
China reports new cases of coronavirus infection
Jan 20
Health officials in the Chinese city of Wuhan have reported new cases of infection of a new strain of coronavirus that has likely caused a pneumonia outbreak.
Moroccan police arrest 13 football hooligans
Jan 17
The Moroccan police announced on Thursday the arrest of 13 hooligans in the northern city of Tangiers following the football match between Ittihad Tangiers and the Rajae club of Casablanca.