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Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems. This is not a vote of no confidence in China: WHO chief

Players and officials in the quarantined Chinese women's team are in "good health" as uncertainty over the Matildas' qualification tournament for this year's Olympics continues.

New home sales, however, fell unexpectedly in December.

All eyes will be on Iowa as the state casts the first votes in the Democratic primary race.

The multiculturalist left in Israel and elsewhere has become so extremist in its embrace of groups that reject democracy that it has turned into the useful idiot of rightist zealots that advocate the supremacy of certain religious and ethnic communities, and undermine the legitimacy of pluralism

Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan 30 (ANI): The Pakistani government has decided not to repatriate its citizens stranded in China from the coronavirus-hit Wuhan city to show "solidarity" with China, Special A

A Houston-area community college went into lockdown Thursday, but police said there is no sign of a shooter or causalities.

Geneva [Switzerland], Jan 31 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday announced a public health emergency of international concern over the coronavirus crisis in China and other countrie

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio's capital city should create an independent civilian review board to allow a second look at police actions, according to a report released Thursday by a commission created to study improvements to community and police relations following a spate of violence.

The recruiting site 247Sports.com rates Jameson Geers of New Lenox, Ill., as the No. 18 tight end in the class of 2021.

• Apple, Amazon, Google, and other major tech companies have restricted employee travel to and from China in response the coronavirus outbreak.
• The virus has killed more than 100 people and spread to at least 18 countries, prompting many to warn against travel to China.
• Companies with a presence in the country are also halting business travel as a precaution.
• Here are the ones who have confirmed travel restrictions so far.
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When Brexit takes effect Friday, residents of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are concerned about protecting the relative peace and prosperity that has endured since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement

The U.S. Census Bureau is relying on outside help from social media companies, advocacy groups and other government agencies to halt campaigns that try to discourage people from participating in the once-a-decade head count through the spread of false information, officials said Thursday.

This opens a rabbit hole of what ifs?

Three Japanese who returned from Wuhan on a government-chartered flight have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the health ministry said Thursday as more Japanese ...

The defender spent four and a half years with the Seagulls.

Get on the bus: Rick Hahn’s invite has turned into some 2020 ballgame wear, SSS fans!

Welcome in a new competitive era with our tribute to Rick Hahn’s chutzpah!

Fugitive filmmaker Roman Polanksi is the focus of a new firestorm after garnering a dozen nominations for France’s upcoming version of the Oscars.

Sideshow has unveiled a frighteningly life-like Baby Yoda figurine is available for pre-order – and, naturally, their website immediately crashed following the announcement.

Amazon.com Inc on Thursday beat analysts’ estimates for fourth-quarter revenue, as its efforts to speed up delivery helped attract more shoppers during the holiday season, sending its shares up

Lamda Development has reached an agreement with Eurobank and Piraeus Bank for loans adding up to 1.1 billion euros.

Akri Cipa

Security, Middle East

For many decades, NATO has served as peace tool that deterred hostile actors with its military might. In an increasingly changing world and with new complex challenges that asymmetrically and indirectly affect its members, the alliance needs to develop and enhance its capabilities in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, and peace efforts.

In his first White House address after the recent confrontation of the United States with Iran, President... Читать дальше...

Warfare History Network

History, Europe

'They’re leaving us here to die like rats!' one private shouted.

As their landing craft plunged through heavy surf on the morning of June 6, 1944, it was obvious to the men of Company A, 116th Infantry Regiment, U.S. 29th Infantry Division that the coming hour would be the gravest test of their lives. Assigned to the first wave of assault troops landing on Omaha Beach’s Dog Green sector, the troops were the spearhead of a massive Allied... Читать дальше...

A woman and her two sons lost their home and possessions to a house fire earlier today at Brathwaite’s Gap, Dayrell’s Road, St Michael. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom uninsured wall house was occupied...