Toyota extends China plant closure over virus

Japanese auto giant Toyota said Friday it would keep its Chinese factories shut until February 16, extending its suspension by a week amid the growing coronavirus crisis.
'Africa Drone Forum' underway in Rwanda
Young entrepreneurs from across the world are in Rwanda to demonstrate their technology at an international forum featuring new drone businesses.
4 Palestinians dead in clashes with Israeli forces
Clashes have flared up between Palestinians and Israeli forces in the wake of the release of US President Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan.
Death toll hits 25 in Peru gas truck blast
As many as 25 people have died as a result of a gas tanker truck explosion in Peru's capital Lima two weeks ago, the Health Ministry said Thursday.
China to halve tariffs on $75 bn of US imports
China on Thursday said it would halve tariffs on $75 billion-worth of US imports as part of its trade truce with Washington and as officials look to calm markets unnerved by the deadly virus outbreak.
Afghan fighting kills 4 militants in northern Afghanistan

Baby tests positive for China virus just 30 hours after birth
A baby in China's epidemic-hit Wuhan city has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus just 30 hours after being born, Chinese state media reported Wednesday.