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February 28, 2020
Japan sends vice justice minister to Lebanon on Ghosn case

A Japanese vice minister for justice is heading to Lebanon for talks on the case of former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn.

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February 28, 2020
Q&A: The symptoms to watch out for, where to go for help – and what happens to prevent contagion

What is the most up to date level of knowledge about the symptoms of the new coronavirus. How different is it to a cold or flu?

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February 28, 2020
Car-sized ‘mini-moon’ is now oribting the Earth, says Nasa

A "mini-moon" the size of a family car has started orbiting the Earth, astronomers have announced.

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February 28, 2020
Politician’s wife forgets details of her €1m ‘job’

The Welsh-born wife of a former French prime minister on trial for embezzlement told a Paris court yesterday she could not recollect details of her allegedly "fake" job as his...

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February 28, 2020
Syrian airstrike kills 29 Turkish troops in Idlib

Turkey and Russia are inching toward war in Syria after an attack on Turkish positions in the war-torn nation's Idlib province killed at least 29 Turkish soldiers yesterday.

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February 28, 2020
Sanders seen as Democrat most likely to defeat Trump

Growing numbers of Democrats regard Bernie Sanders as their best bet in defeating President Donald Trump in his re-election campaign.

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February 28, 2020
Canada to stop paying security bill for Harry and Meghan after royal exit

Canada will no longer foot the bill for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's security when they step back from their roles as working members of the British royal family,...

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February 28, 2020
Sanders seen as Democrat most likely to defeat Trump

Growing numbers of Democrats regard Bernie Sanders as their best bet in defeating President Donald Trump in his re-election campaign.

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February 28, 2020
Death toll rises to 32 in New Delhi violence over citizenship

At least 32 people have been killed in the deadliest violence to engulf India's capital, New Delhi, in decades, as a heavy deployment of security forces brought an uneasy calm...

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February 28, 2020
Trump faces his Chernobyl by denying threat of virus

Three weeks ago there was much talk of a Chernobyl moment for China's Communist Party, discredited by totalitarian attempts to suppress news of the spreading coronavirus in Wuhan.

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February 28, 2020
Former French prime minister’s wife forgets details of her €1m ‘job’

The Welsh-born wife of a former French prime minister on trial for embezzlement told a Paris court yesterday she could not recollect details of her allegedly "fake" job as his...

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February 28, 2020
Death toll rises to 32 in New Delhi violence over citizenship

At least 32 people have been killed in the deadliest violence to engulf India's capital, New Delhi, in decades, as a heavy deployment of security forces brought an uneasy calm...

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February 28, 2020
Trump faces his Chernobyl by denying threat of virus

Three weeks ago there was much talk of a Chernobyl moment for China's Communist Party, discredited by totalitarian attempts to suppress news of the spreading coronavirus in Wuhan.

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February 28, 2020
Domingo says his apology to women gave ‘false impression’

Scandal-hit opera star Placido Domingo said his apology this week over sexual misconduct accusations had given a "false impression" as a series of his planned performances in Spain were cancelled.

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February 28, 2020
Vatican coy after Francis skips Mass over ‘slight illness’ as Saudi Arabia bans travel to holy sites

Vatican officials have refused to comment on whether Pope Francis has been tested for coronavirus, confirming only that the pontiff skipped a planned Mass for the start of Lent due...

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February 28, 2020
Domingo says his apology to women gave ‘false impression’

Scandal-hit opera star Placido Domingo said his apology this week over sexual misconduct accusations had given a "false impression" as a series of his planned performances in Spain were cancelled.

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February 28, 2020
Vatican coy after Francis skips Mass over ‘slight illness’ as Saudi Arabia bans travel to holy sites

Vatican officials have refused to comment on whether Pope Francis has been tested for coronavirus, confirming only that the pontiff skipped a planned Mass for the start of Lent due...

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February 28, 2020
Fighting fit: ‘McGregor inspired my Ned Kelly’

George MacKay has revealed he was inspired by Conor McGregor for his portrayal of Ned Kelly in his new film.

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February 28, 2020
Virus hikes demand for Dettol maker’s products

Consumer healthcare giant Reckitt Benckiser (RB) says the coronavirus outbreak has helped to drive greater demand for its Dettol and Lysol hygiene products.

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February 28, 2020
Fighting fit: ‘McGregor inspired my Ned Kelly’

George MacKay has revealed he was inspired by Conor McGregor for his portrayal of Ned Kelly in his new film.

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February 28, 2020
Virus hikes demand for Dettol maker’s products

Consumer healthcare giant Reckitt Benckiser (RB) says the coronavirus outbreak has helped to drive greater demand for its Dettol and Lysol hygiene products.

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February 28, 2020
Frantic search as first virus case found here

HSE public health doctors were last night scrambling to contact hundreds of airline passengers who shared a flight to Dublin from Italy with a woman who has tested positive for...

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February 28, 2020
Woodie’s parent eyes alternative suppliers

Woodie's owner Grafton is assessing alternative supply chains for hundreds of millions of euro worth of products from China that it sells across the group, as the impact of the...

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February 28, 2020
Frantic search as first virus case found here

HSE public health doctors were last night scrambling to contact hundreds of airline passengers who shared a flight to Dublin from Italy with a woman who has tested positive for...

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February 28, 2020
Woodie’s parent eyes alternative suppliers

Woodie's owner Grafton is assessing alternative supply chains for hundreds of millions of euro worth of products from China that it sells across the group, as the impact of the...

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February 28, 2020
Healthy dose of fear may help to defeat virus if it makes us change our behaviour

Don't think about a white bear. What did you just see in your mind's eye? If the answer was "a white bear", you'll have grasped one of the problems facing...

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February 28, 2020
Healthy dose of fear may help to defeat virus if it makes us change our behaviour

Don't think about a white bear. What did you just see in your mind's eye? If the answer was "a white bear", you'll have grasped one of the problems facing...

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February 28, 2020
Politician’s wife forgets details of her €1m ‘job’

The Welsh-born wife of a former French prime minister on trial for embezzlement told a Paris court yesterday she could not recollect details of her allegedly "fake" job as his...

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February 28, 2020
Public health is the priority amid virus threat – Flutter boss

The chief executive of Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment has said that public health safety is of primary concern for major upcoming sporting events. The Cheltenham Festival and Euro 2020...

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February 28, 2020
And then there were three – real battle begins now as Democratic primary race tightens

This week's Democratic debate was predictably nasty. But the brouhaha did indirectly narrow the race to a final three candidates: Sanders, Biden and Bloomberg.

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February 28, 2020
Global coronavirus cases rise as China’s downward trend continues

Chinese authorities have reported another sharp decrease in the number of infections from the strain of coronavirus known as Covid-19.

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February 28, 2020
Global coronavirus cases rise as China’s downward trend continues

Chinese authorities have reported another sharp decrease in the number of infections from the strain of coronavirus known as Covid-19.

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February 28, 2020
‘Fatal mistake’: WHO says no country should feel it will be spared the infection

No country should make the "fatal mistake" of assuming it will be spared the coronavirus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, as governments from Iran to Australia raced to contain...

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February 27, 2020
Electrician identified as gunman in shooting that killed five co-workers at Molson Coors complex

US authorities have identified the man who gunned down five co-workers before taking his own life as a 51-year-old electrician who had worked at the Milwaukee Molson Coors complex for...

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February 27, 2020
Almost two dozen Turkish soldiers killed in air strike in Syria

Nearly two dozen Turkish soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Syrian government forces in north-east Syria, a Turkish official said.

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February 27, 2020
Electrician named as Milwaukee brewery gunman

US police have identified the gunman in the Milwaukee brewery shooting as an electrician whose home was searched earlier in the day.

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February 27, 2020
29 Turkish soldiers killed in air strike by Syrian forces

More than two dozen Turkish soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Syrian government forces in north-east Syria, a Turkish official said.

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February 27, 2020
22 Turkish soldiers killed in air strike by Syrian forces

More than 20 Turkish soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Syrian government forces.

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February 27, 2020
Dow Jones sinks due to fears over coronavirus outbreak

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points on Thursday, deepening a week-long global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global...

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February 27, 2020
Rescue dog who lost nose after being abused finds new home in UK

A dog that was left severely disfigured after suffering severe abuse in Russia has found a new home in the UK.

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