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Trial of men accused in downing of MH17 to begin in Amsterdam

The first hearing in the trial of four fugitive suspects in the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 was set to start in Amsterdam on Monday, more than five years after the plane was downed in Ukraine. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Iy757Q

UK royals set for last big get together before Harry and Meghan's exit

Britain's senior royals will come together on Monday for what is expected to be the last family gathering before Prince Harry and his wife Meghan set off on a new career path. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/39vGyUm

North Korea fires three projectiles into sea, South Korea says

North Korea fired three unidentified projectiles off its eastern coast on Monday, a week after firing two short-range missiles, South Korea's military said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3cRCU9A

Women pack streets in massive marches across Latin America

Hundreds of thousands of women across Latin America's biggest cities flocked to the streets for International Women's Day on Sunday, spurred by a growing outcry over inequality, femicide and strict abortion controls. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PZArQr

Fire destroys most voting machines in Venezuela's main elections warehouse

Venezuela's elections council said on Sunday that a fire over the weekend destroyed most of the voting machines stored in its main warehouse in the capital, Caracas, potentially complicating parliamentary elections scheduled for this year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TyQCGJ

Coronavirus: Germany promises support to companies, urges public to stay home

Germany promised aid to companies hit by demand collapsing as a result of the coronavirus epidemic, while its health minister urged a halt to large public events in the hope of reducing the burden on the healthcare system. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PYZoLO

Saudi Arabia suspends travel to and from nine countries including UAE, Bahrain and Egypt

Saudi Arabia suspended travel to nine countries for its citizens and residents amid coronavirus fears and suspended the entry of people from those countries or anyone who has been there in the past 14 days, the state news agency reported early on Monday, quoting a source in the Interior Ministry. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3cHtgpN

Saudi Arabia closes Riyadh boulevard, winter wonderland over coronavirus fears

The Saudi entertainment authority announced early on Monday the closure of Riyadh boulevard and winter wonderland due to concerns about the new coronavirus, state TV reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/335Mf9k

Number of UK coronavirus cases rises by 30% to 273, third person dies

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United Kingdom rose by 30% to 273, the government said on Sunday, and a third person who tested positive for the virus has died. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3cHUwEI

France bans large gatherings as coronavirus toll rises

France banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people, as health authorities reported three new coronavirus deaths and an increase in the number of recorded infections on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2W2twcW

Third patient in England who tested positive for coronavirus dead

A third patient in England who tested positive for the coronavirus has died, England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, said in a statement on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2v3nBcD

FOX NEWS: Ted Cruz to stay at home after 'brief' interaction with coronavirus patient at CPAC

Ted Cruz to stay at home after 'brief' interaction with coronavirus patient at CPAC Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued a statement Sunday revealing that he had interacted with an attendee at last month’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) who had tested positive for the coronavirus --and as a result, he'll stay at home until two weeks have passed since the encounter.

FOX NEWS: 'Merch Madness': President Trump and 2020 Democrat candidates use same warehouse

'Merch Madness': President Trump and 2020 Democrat candidates use same warehouse 2020 campaign boosts NJ company as 'Made in USA' competition dwindles. Alex Hogan reports.

FOX NEWS: Biden pushes for sit-down debate format amid mounting health-related concerns, report says

Biden pushes for sit-down debate format amid mounting health-related concerns, report says Bernie Sanders' campaign is accusing Joe Biden of pushing for a sit-down format at the March 15 presidential primary debate in Phoenix, according to a new report that highlights mounting concerns over the 77-year-old former vice president's stamina and cognitive ability.

FOX NEWS: McCarthy says Schumer is trying to 'influence the outcome' of SCOTUS abortion case with controversial comments

McCarthy says Schumer is trying to 'influence the outcome' of SCOTUS abortion case with controversial comments House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, D-Calif., continued the Republican assault on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for his comments last week about Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh.

FOX NEWS: Bernie and Biden set for Tuesday showdown

Bernie and Biden set for Tuesday showdown Amer Zahr, Bernie Sanders’ 2020 campaign surrogate and Moe Vela, former director of administration for Joe Biden discuss a Tuesday showdown between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden.

FOX NEWS: Trump embraces muddled Biden 'endorsement,' as concerns mount over former VP's competence

Trump embraces muddled Biden 'endorsement,' as concerns mount over former VP's competence Joe Biden is racking up endorsements from former rivals and Democratic insiders, but in his gaffe-riddled seven-minute speech on Saturday in Missouri, the 77-year-old former vice president appeared to make an unintentional endorsement of his own.