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Urgent: Philippines reports 1st death from novel coronavirus

The Philippines reported on Sunday that a 44-year-old Chinese male from Wuhan, China who came to the Philippines last month has died from the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). He was also the second con

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Iraq names former communications minister as new PM

Iraq's president named former communications minister Mohammad Allawi as the country's new prime minister on Saturday after an 11th-hour consensus among political blocs

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WeWork plans to name real estate industry veteran Mathrani CEO

Softbank-backed office sharing firm WeWork plans to name real estate industry veteran Sandeep Mathrani as its new chief executive, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.Sebastian Gunnin

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Two dead, two injured in Florida church shooting: police

Four people were shot, two of them fatally, after a funeral Saturday afternoon at a church in Riviera Beach, Florida, said police. The shooting occurred at Victory City Church at approximately 2:34 p

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FIFA boss Infantino wants Africa Cup of Nations every four years

Algeria win the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Senegal 1-0 in the final in Cairo, Egypt, July 19, 2019. Gianni Infantino, president of football's world governing body International Federa

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FIFA boss Infantino wants Africa Cup of Nations every four years

Algeria win the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Senegal 1-0 in the final in Cairo, Egypt, July 19, 2019. Gianni Infantino, president of football's world governing body International Federa

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Kenyan investors venture into waste recycling to boost employment

Somali refugee Abtidon Ali Mahat sorts through plastic waste at the recycling plant in Dabaab refugee camp in Garissa County, Kenya on May 30, 2018. Thomson Reuters Foundation/Nita Bhalla For

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Police: 2 dead, 2 wounded in Florida shooting

Two people are dead and two more are wounded after a shooting outside a church following a funeral Saturday in Riviera Beach, Florida, police said.Riviera Beach police said in a statement that a 15-y

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French ports prepare for upheavals amid trade uncertainties after Brexit

French ports are preparing for upheaval following a formal Brexit on Friday as exporters wonder what rules may apply after a transition period ends in December. Animal

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London-Paris train delays? Not Brexit, but track problems

Passengers on the first trains between London and Paris after Britain left the European Union faced lengthy delays on Saturday - though overrunning engineering work and

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US steps up deadly airstrikes, during Taliban peace talks

Washington's peace envoy has traveled to Pakistan to boost regional support for reducing violence in Afghanistan ahead of a final deal to end America's longest war, eve

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Pompeo says US can supply Belarus with 100% of oil, gas

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Saturday that the United States is willing and able to provide Belarus with 100% of its oil and gas, taking a slap at Russia wh

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Turkish forces envelope city in Idlib to thwart Syrian gov't forces

DAMASCUS, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Turkish forces brought in military gears to the surroundings of the city of Saraqeb in the countryside of Idlib, northwestern Syria, on Saturday, in a bid to prevent

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Putin discusses Ukraine and the Middle East with Merkel by phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel shake hands prior to their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 11, 2020. /AP Photo Russian President Vladim

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China sports calendar disrupted over coronavirus concern

Zheng Siwei (R) and Huang Yaqiong of China compete in the mixed doubles final at Istora Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 19, 2020. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has anno

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China sports calendar disrupted over coronavirus concern

Zheng Siwei (R) and Huang Yaqiong of China compete in the mixed doubles final at Istora Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 19, 2020. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has anno

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At CAA, Michael Yanover is still betting startups can change Hollywood’s agencies

In a large office scattered with drums, family mementos, and a well-used whiteboard, on the second floor of Central Artist Agency‘s Los Angeles glass, steel, and marble headquarters, Michael Yan