China birth rate hits lowest level since 1949

Jan 17,2020
China's birth rate dropped last year to its lowest level since the Communist country was founded in 1949, adding to concerns that an ageing society and shrinking workforce will pile pressure on a slowing economy.
Japan marks 25 years since earthquake in Kobe
Jan 17
Friday marks 25 years since the devastating earthquake that struck Hyogo Prefecture and nearby areas in western Japan, leaving 6,434 people dead.
Germany looks to step up coal exit timetable
Jan 16

Sweet! Indian bakers make world's 'longest' cake
Jan 16
It was a record-baking effort. Hundreds of bakers and chefs in southern India came together Wednesday to create what they said is the world's longest cake -- about 6.5 kilometres (four miles).
Narita Airport tightens quarantine controls
Jan 16
Narita Airport outside Tokyo is tightening quarantine controls after Japanese health authorities confirmed the first case of infection of a new coronavirus linked to a pneumonia outbreak in China.
US, China sign 'momentous' trade deal
Jan 16
The United States and China signed a truce in their trade war on Wednesday after nearly two years of tensions, bringing relief to markets but largely leaving massive tariffs in place.
China confirms 41 cases of mystery pneumonia
Jan 16
Health authorities in China say that as of Wednesday, 41 people in the city of Wuhan in the inland province of Hubei had fallen ill with pneumonia that may be linked to a new type of coronavirus.