SCMP: China says infections spreading as it reports third death from Wuhan virus; WHO indicates human transmission likely
* Authorities find 136 new infections in Wuhan, confirm first cases in other cities – one in Shenzhen and two in Beijing
* World Health Organisation says there could be some limited human-to-human infection
South Korea on Monday reported its first confirmed case of the China coronavirus, fuelling concerns that the pneumonia-like illness could be spreading across Asia.
A 35-year-old woman trying to enter the country from Wuhan, China, where the virus is thought to have originated, tested positive after being screened for symptoms at Incheon International Airport on Sunday.
“She was immediately separated for treatment in quarantine at a state-designated hospital,” said the Korea Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). Among the symptoms she displayed were a high body temperature and respiratory difficulties.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russian raids kill 7 civilians in northwest Syria: monitor.
Yemen war: Death toll in attack on military base rises to 111.
Saudi Arabia, UAE slam 'Houthi' missile attack in Yemen's Marib.
Several killed as protesters battle security forces in Baghdad. Iraqi security forces kill three protesters in Baghdad.
Iran will leave pact barring it from getting nukes if complaint over 2015 deal filed with UN – Zarif.
Iran backtracks on sending black boxes from downed jet to Ukraine.
Public uproar in protest-hit Lebanon over FM's Davos invite.
ASIA
China: coronavirus cases surge, fuelling fears of major outbreak. China confirms human-to-human transmission of new coronavirus. New China virus: Cases triple as infection spreads to Beijing and Shanghai.
Bangladesh sentences 10 Islamists to death for 2001 bombing.
Moody's downgrades Hong Kong, blames government response to protests.
India moves to seek closer military ties with Sri Lanka.
Amid raging wildfires, Australia hit by extreme floods, hail and dust storms.
China struggles in new diplomatic role, trying to return Rohingya to Myanmar.
China to ban single-use plastic bags and straws.
AFRICA
Libya's warring factions urged to support ceasefire from global powers at Berlin summit.
World powers agree to strengthen arms embargo in Libya’s war.
Suicide bomber kills nine civilians in western Chad.
Jihadists attack key aid facility in northeast Nigeria.
Pompeo expresses outrage over death of US citizen jailed in Egypt.
Yahya Jammeh faces arrest if he returns to Gambia - minister.
Unprecedented locust plague in Kenya and Horn of Africa threatening food security.
Isabel Dos Santos, Africa's richest woman, made her fortune by exploiting her country, ICIJ says.
EUROPE
EU foreign ministers discuss next steps for Libya.
Bodies of Ukrainian victims of Iran plane crash returned home among emotional scenes at Kiev airport.
Ukraine insists Iran hand over downed jet's black boxes.
Norway government collapses over IS spouse repatriation spat.
French police video of officer hitting protester sparks inquiry.
Russian opposition wants big protest over Putin's plan to 'rule for ever'.
Russia bomb hoaxes: Thousands evacuated as campaign targets Moscow.
AMERICAS
Trump impeachment: Schumer ready to 'force votes for witnesses'.
Trump rejects impeachment charges as an affront to U.S. Constitution.
Morales announces his candidate for Bolivian presidential race.
Venezuelan opposition leader defies travel ban, arrives in Colombia.
At least 75 inmates escape from Paraguayan prison near Brazil border.
U.S.-bound migrant caravan in tense standoff at border between Mexico and Guatemala.
Hundreds of troops to help Canadian province recover from huge blizzard.
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to face extradition hearing.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Trump obsessively hunts 'celebrity' terrorist targets and ignores other threats to the US, former CIA officer says.
Guantánamo: psychologists who designed CIA torture program to testify.
Iran's new Quds leader vows 'manly' revenge for Soleimani killing.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global tourism growth slowed in 2019: UN.
More precious than gold: Why the metal palladium is soaring.
Oxfam: Economic inequality is 'out of control'.
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