International

China's animal trade to bring more viral outbreaks: experts

Jan 26,2020

The animal-borne SARS virus 17 years ago was supposed to be a wake-up call about consuming wildlife as food, but scientists say China's latest epidemic indicates that the practice remains widespread and a growing risk to human health. Like SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), which was traced to bats and civets, the virus that has killed dozens in China and infected almost 2,000 people is believed to have originated in animals trafficked for food.

Key vote in Italy as Salvini seeks to topple government

Jan 26

Italians vote Sunday in a key regional election which the far-right hopes will shake the country's fragile coalition government to its core and return strongman Matteo Salvini to power. The wealthy centre-north region of Emilia Romagna has been a stronghold of the Italian left for over 70 years, but while left-wing values still hold sway in its cities, the right has been rallying serious support in towns and the countryside.

At least 29 die in Turkey quake

Jan 26

The Turkish government says at least 29 people are dead and more than 1,400 injured after a powerful earthquake jolted the eastern part of the country on Friday.

Indian 'Rapunzel' remains a cut above with world's longest teen hair

Jan 25

A 17-year-old Indian girl has retained her crown as the teen with the world's longest hair more than a decade after she stopping getting her tresses cut following a bad experience at a salon.

18 people confirmed dead in Turkey earthquake

Jan 25

The Turkish government says 18 people have been confirmed dead in a powerful earthquake that hit the country's east on Friday. The quake caused 30 buildings to collapse in hard-hit areas.