Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of new virus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide on Thursday to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide on Thursday to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. soldier stationed in South Korea tests positive for coronavirus
The U.S. military announced Tuesday that a soldier stationed at Camp Carroll in South Korea tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The U.S. military announced Tuesday that a soldier stationed at Camp Carroll in South Korea tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
New Zealand surfer fights off great white shark by punching it repeatedly, cursing it off
A 60-year-old man fought back against a great white shark after he was attacked. He threw two punches at the nearly nine-foot shark and shouted profanities at it.
A 60-year-old man fought back against a great white shark after he was attacked. He threw two punches at the nearly nine-foot shark and shouted profanities at it.
Coronavirus infections surge in Italy, South Korea as virus kills at least 8 in Iran
The number of novel coronavirus cases in Italy and South Korea leaped upward on Sunday, spurring authorities to take new steps in an effort to fight a soaring viral outbreak now blamed for at least eight deaths in Iran.
The number of novel coronavirus cases in Italy and South Korea leaped upward on Sunday, spurring authorities to take new steps in an effort to fight a soaring viral outbreak now blamed for at least eight deaths in Iran.
United Airlines raising checked-bag fees beginning in March
The increased fee policy will take effect for travel beginning March 6.
The increased fee policy will take effect for travel beginning March 6.
COVID-19 infections climb in South Korea as world fights coronavirus
South Korea has reported 433 cases and its third death from the virus.
South Korea has reported 433 cases and its third death from the virus.
Royal rumble: Meghan and Harry push back against the Queen (again)
Standing up to the Queen!
Standing up to the Queen!
Comedian raises money to send bullied boy to Disney after heartbreaking video goes viral
People around the world are rallying behind a 9-year-old boy in Australia after heartbreaking video of him went viral, showing him despondent and saying he wanted to die because of relentless bullying.
People around the world are rallying behind a 9-year-old boy in Australia after heartbreaking video of him went viral, showing him despondent and saying he wanted to die because of relentless bullying.
Watch: Boy tells mom 'I want to die' after continued bullying at school
A mother in Australia posted a heartbreaking video on Facebook of her son as he told her he wanted to die because of the bullying he endures at school.
A mother in Australia posted a heartbreaking video on Facebook of her son as he told her he wanted to die because of the bullying he endures at school.
Japan: 2 former cruise ship passengers with COVID-19 virus die
The viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally.
The viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally.
Police: 8 killed in shootings in German city, suspect dead
The attack reportedly took place in a hookah lounge in the center of the German city of Hanau.
The attack reportedly took place in a hookah lounge in the center of the German city of Hanau.
Health officials warn public of scam products claiming they can prevent, treat coronavirus
Public health officials on Wednesday were warning the public to be aware of scam products making false claims that they can prevent or treat novel coronavirus.
Public health officials on Wednesday were warning the public to be aware of scam products making false claims that they can prevent or treat novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus cases in China fall for 2nd day, deaths top 2,000
The updated figures on the COVID-19 illness for mainland China bring the total for cases to 74,185 and deaths to 2,004.
The updated figures on the COVID-19 illness for mainland China bring the total for cases to 74,185 and deaths to 2,004.
California set to apologize for internment of Japanese Americans
On Thursday, California's Legislature is expected to approve a resolution offering an apology to Ouchida and other internment victims for the state's role in aiding the U.S. government's policy and condemning actions that helped fan anti-Japanese discrimination.
On Thursday, California's Legislature is expected to approve a resolution offering an apology to Ouchida and other internment victims for the state's role in aiding the U.S. government's policy and condemning actions that helped fan anti-Japanese discrimination.
New Coronavirus cases fall; officials say China bought the world time
China reported 143 virus deaths and a dip in new cases Saturday while the head of the World Health Organization praised the country's efforts to contain the new disease, saying they have "bought the world time" and that other nations must make the most of it.
China reported 143 virus deaths and a dip in new cases Saturday while the head of the World Health Organization praised the country's efforts to contain the new disease, saying they have "bought the world time" and that other nations must make the most of it.
France reports Europe’s first coronavirus death
An 80-year-old man in France has become the first person in Europe to die from the coronavirus.
An 80-year-old man in France has become the first person in Europe to die from the coronavirus.
Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
Iraqis wake up to snow for first time in over a decade
Iraq’s capital of Baghdad awoke on Tuesday to a sight not seen in over a decade — their city covered in snow.
Iraq’s capital of Baghdad awoke on Tuesday to a sight not seen in over a decade — their city covered in snow.