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WHO: Global risk of China virus is ‘high’

The World Health Organization on Monday said the global risk from the deadly virus in China was “high,” admitting an error in its previous reports that said it was “moderate.”

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Australian woman dies in cake-eating contest
A woman died while taking part in a cake-eating competition to celebrate Australia Day, local media reported Monday. a

Int’l, Jordanian youth to embark on journey to uncover Kingdom’s hidden treasures
AMMAN — The multinational youth organisation AIESEC on Thursday launched its “Discover Jordan” project, which seeks to promote tourism in the Kingdom through national and international volunteerism, in collaboration with USAID YouthPower.

Weinstein Drew Up 'Red Flag List' of Women, Rape Trial Told
Harvey Weinstein instructed a private investigator to probe women that he suspected were detailing sexual misconduct allegations against him to journalists, his rape trial heard Friday.

Stocks retreat as China steps up virus response
LONDON — Investor nerves over the spread of a deadly new virus from China hammered Asian equities and oil benchmarks on Thursday, as authorities moved to contain the disease, while losses for European stock markets were less sharp, awaiting the outcome of a European Central Bank (ECB) interest-rates meeting.