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South Korea reports 376 new coronavirus cases, total rises to 3,526

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South Korea reported 376 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Sunday, raising the country's total number of infections to 3,526, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2I6hiYL

Into the Wild: Why tourists are risking their lives to visit a bus

Five more tourists were rescued trying to reach a bus made famous by Into the Wild. Why do they do it?

The Pied Pipers of the Dirtbag Left Want to Lead Everyone to Bernie Sanders

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By Nellie Bowles from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2T8CVOi

Slovak opposition takes lead as voters rout ruling party: partial results

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BRATISLAVA - Slovak opposition party Ordinary People (OLANO) took the lead in the EU country's parliamentary election, an exit poll and partial results showed on Sunday, as voters punished the ruling center-left Smer that has dominated the country's political life for more than a decade. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/38eOQyu

Slovak opposition party OLANO leads election: partial results

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Slovak opposition party Ordinary People (OLANO) led the EU country's parliamentary election, results from 51.7% of voting districts showed on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2wZlaIQ

Washington state man becomes first U.S. coronavirus fatality

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A Washington state man in his 50s with underlying health issues became the United States' first fatality from the coronavirus, officials said on Saturday, as the Trump administration stepped up efforts to combat the spread of the global outbreak. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vs8da0

South Korea reports 376 new coronavirus cases, total rises to 3,526: KCDC

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South Korea reported 376 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Sunday, raising the country's total number of infections to 3,526, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2uKQGcQ

US election: Is this the best way to pick Trump's challenger?

The way Democrats pick a nominee takes months, costs a fortune and doesn't even lead to high turnout.

Setomaa: The Estonia-Russia border tearing apart an ancient people

The Setos' ancestral home straddles Estonia's border with Russia and has become difficult to cross.

War of words as Nigerian English gets Oxford recognition

Not everyone is happy that the Oxford English Dictionary now includes several unique Nigerian words.

Trump Imposes Travel Restrictions After First US Coronavirus Death

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced restrictions on travel from Iran and advised fellow citizens not to travel to certain areas of South Korea and Italy. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2wehbHY

Gatherings banned, travel restricted as coronavirus cases grow worldwide

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Leaders in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas rolled out bans on big gatherings, and stricter travel restrictions as cases of the new coronavirus spread around the world. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/387uc3r

Slovak opposition party OLANO takes lead in election: partial results

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Slovak opposition party Ordinary People (OLANO) took the lead in the EU country's parliamentary election, results from one third of voting districts showed on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vqB2DC

South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win

It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign.

Afghan conflict: What will Taliban do after signing US deal?

A sense of cautious optimism is rising, but Afghanistan's political future is yet to be decided.

Your pictures on the theme of 'railways'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "railways"

Nathaniel Taylor, ‘Sanford and Son’ Actor, Is Dead at 80

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By The Associated Press from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2HfLx0m

Mainland China reports 573 new coronavirus cases on Feb. 29

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Mainland China reported 573 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Feb. 29, up from 427 on the previous day, the country's health authority said on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vjsr5X

Slovak opposition party OLANO takes wide lead in election: exit poll

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BRATISLAVA - Slovak opposition movement Ordinary People (OLANO) took a strong lead in the EU country's parliamentary election, an exit poll released by TV Markiza showed on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3amHFpD

Greece confirms three new cases of coronavirus, brings total to seven

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Greece has confirmed three new cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said on Saturday, bringing the total number of coronavirus infections in the country to seven. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/38dg48A

Britain ready to reject EU demands on human rights laws: Sunday Telegraph

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Britain is preparing to reject EU demands to guarantee that the country will continue to be bound by European human rights laws once the UK becomes fully independent, the Sunday Telegraph reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2T8t8rI

Slovak opposition party OLANO takes lead in election: TV Markiza exit poll

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Slovak opposition party Ordinary People (OLANO) has taken a wide lead in the EU country's parliamentary election, an exit poll released by TV Markiza showed on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2T8OXaG