First Coronavirus death in US confirmed in Washington state
(UTV|Coronavirus) – A Washington state man in his 50s with underlying health issues became the United States’ first fatality from the coronavirus, officials said on...
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Trump urges Afghans to seize opportunity for peace
(UTV|KABUL) – President Donald Trump has called on Afghans to embrace prospects for peace, as the US prepares to sign an agreement with the Taliban...
Coronavirus: Unexplained West Coast cases raise fears in US
(UTV|Coronavirus outbreak) – Officials on the US West Coast have reported three unexplained coronavirus cases, raising concerns the virus could be spreading within the community....
Putin dismisses rumours he uses body doubles for security
(UTV|Russia) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted he was offered the chance to use a body double for security purposes, but rejected the idea....
Plans for first US ‘safe injection site’ derailed again
(UTV|US & Canada) -Plans to open the first “safe drug injection site” in the US have been scrapped after widespread opposition in Philadelphia. The proposed...
Jimmy Lai: Pro-democracy media tycoon arrested and charged
(UTV|Hong Kong anti-government protests) – One of Hong Kong’s most high-profile entrepreneurs, pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai, has been charged with illegal assembly and intimidation. The...
Coronavirus: Outbreak at ‘decisive point’ as WHO urges action
(UTV|Coronavirus) – The coronavirus outbreak has reached a “decisive point” and has “pandemic potential”, World Health Organization head Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says. His comments come...
Coronavirus cases surge to 400 in Italy
(UTV|Coronavirus outbreak) – The number of coronavirus cases in Italy has jumped to 400, amid international efforts to contain the spread of the deadly outbreak....
Australia PM extends travel ban on foreigners from China
(UTV|Coronavirus) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has extended a travel ban on foreigners arriving from mainland China for at least one more week. The...
Death of Chinese doctor sparks debate
(UTV|Coronavirus) – The death of a Chinese doctor who treated more than 3,000 patients within a month has triggered a debate on Chinese social media....