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South Koreans told to stay home as coronavirus infections surpass 3,100

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South Korea urged citizens on Saturday to stay indoors as it warned of a "critical moment" in its battle on the coronavirus after recording the biggest daily jump in infections, as 813 new cases took the tally to 3,150. South Korea is grappling with the largest outbreak of the virus outside China, as a new death took the toll to 17, amid a record daily increase in infections since the country confirmed its first patient on Jan. 20. It was a "critical moment" in reining in the spread of the virus, he said, adding, "Please stay at home and refrain from going outside and minimize contact with other people." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wd5ily

Stock markets are headed for a 40 percent plunge, says economist who predicted financial crisis

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The end of a very rough week for U.S. markets brought a worrying prediction.While one expert warned fallout from the global coronavirus outbreak could be "worse than the financial crisis" of 2008, the economist who correctly predicted that very crisis is now saying the idea of a major global recession "doesn't sound too farfetched."Nouriel Roubini, a New York University business professor and market prognosticator who foretold the housing bubble burst, told Yahoo Finance on Friday to expect "severe" consequences as the coronavirus continues to rattle markets. How severe? He told Der Spiegel it could be worse than investors even believe at this point, predicting "global equities to tank by 30 to 40 percent this year."He said people "prefer to believe in miracles," (not necessarily referencing President Trump's prediction the coronavirus will "disappear ... like a miracle,") and don't realize the "simple math&qu

Pete Buttigieg is Not Optimistic About South Carolina. But He's Pushing On.

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Saturday’s contest in South Carolina is not anticipated to be a good day for Pete Buttigieg from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/39b4In9

Barclays bankers acquitted over fraud charges in Qatar deal

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Three former Barclays bankers were cleared Friday of fraud over a 4 billion-pound ($5.2 billion) investment deal with Qatar at the height of the global financial crisis in 2008. The three men — Roger Jenkins, Thomas Kalaris and Richard Boath — were acquitted after a five-month trial at London's Old Bailey. The case was brought by Britain's Serious Fraud Office, which had accused the three men of hiding the true nature of the fundraising plan with Qatar from authorities and other shareholders. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/32ETt3U

Tom Steyer: Billionaire Democrat dances to ‘Back That Azz Up’ on stage with rapper in embarrassing rally stunt

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Presidential hopeful and billionaire hedge fund manager Tom Steyer, 62, found an eye-catching way to end his final rally before the South Carolina primary -- twerking on stage with the rapper Juvenile.In an enthusiastic display of dad-dancing, the former hedge fund manager worked up a sweat dancing to Back That Azz Up. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PzBypW

South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win

It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PALoaR

Berlin International Film Festival: Iranian film about executions wins top prize

Director Mohammad Rasoulof is banned from leaving Iran and filmed There Is No Evil in secret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tdyt14

Afghan conflict: What will Taliban do after signing US deal?

A sense of cautious optimism is rising, but Afghanistan's political future is yet to be decided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32BUtFX

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Biden wins South Carolina Democratic primary, Fox News projects, in crucial boost to campaign after early losses 02/29/20 4:01 PM

South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win

It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PALoaR

NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition

A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cjqB5x

Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos

The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2I8uJr6

At CPAC, Trump Takes Aim at Rivals

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By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2wkvvhX

Biden Wins in South Carolina, Adding New Life to His Candidacy

By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND ALEXANDER BURNS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2I7NCdQ

Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary with overwhelming support.

By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2I5QPKK

After 12 hours, the polls in South Carolina have closed.

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By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/388KTeQ

A crowd waits for Warren in Houston: ‘I just love her energy.’

By BY MICHAEL HARDY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32ER890

Looking to Super Tuesday, Buttigieg campaigns in Nashville.

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By BY DANIEL JACKSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32FTaWd

Offensive Banner Sparks Bizarre End To Bayern Munich Rout

Players from both sides stood on the field but refused to play for the final 10 minutes of the match as the clock wound down, after a section of Bayern away fans unfurled an offensive banner. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VtJm0a

Mainland China reports 573 new coronavirus cases on Feb. 29

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Mainland China reported 573 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Feb. 29, up from 427 on the previous day, the country's health authority said on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vjsr5X

Greece confirms three new cases of coronavirus, brings total to seven

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Greece has confirmed three new cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said on Saturday, bringing the total number of coronavirus infections in the country to seven. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/38dg48A

Clyburn's endorsement of Biden 'a factor' for a majority of South Carolina voters: poll

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Voters in South Carolina's Democratic primary on Saturday appeared to be more moderate than those who took part in earlier presidential nominating contests, and a majority said a senior black congressman's endorsement of Joe Biden influenced their vote, according to exit polling by Edison Research. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2TpF7zX

U.S. leagues keeping tabs on coronavirus spread

Officials from the NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball say they are all consulting with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other organizations on a regular basis about COVID-19. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2PBsjpj

Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars

The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wikSfz

Leap Year: What it's like being born on 29 February?

People around the world tell us what it's like being born on 29 February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TcbZ0p

Latvia railway: Why I love living in an old train station

Milda Romanova's home is an old rail station, and at 88 she still loves all things trains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VvjX6j

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump holds a rally in North Charleston, S.C., 24 hours before the polls close in the state's Democratic primary. Watc 02/28/20 4:09 PM

Leap Year: What it's like being born on 29 February?

People around the world tell us what it's like being born on 29 February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TcbZ0p

Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars

The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2wikSfz

Knife offenders lack male role models, says senior police officer

Senior officers says it is "too easy" to blame cuts, social media and drugs for a rise in offences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PALFe9

The decade that shattered trust in politics

Laura Kuenssberg explores the scandals that shook faith in elites at the start of the 21st century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2I5OQGp

Police: Student joyrides on ATV damage LSU field

A 19-year-old LSU student is accused of breaking into the football stadium on two different nights and both times taking a Kawasaki MULE ATV parked inside and driving it on the field, causing thousands of dollars in damage. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TnP15g

Photo: Bernie Sanders high fives tiny supporter.

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2VDbXQu

Why Bernie Scares Me

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By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/399yGrj

Gerald Krone, a Negro Ensemble Company Founder, Dies at 86

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By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/3aeeJjh

Who Will Care For Society’s Forgotten?

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By BY THERESA BROWN AND LEAH NASH from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2weKSc1

Joe Biden Needs a Win in South Carolina. Will He Get It?

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By BY NU WEXLER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2weKQAV

We Don’t Really Know How Many People Have Coronavirus

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By BY ELISABETH ROSENTHAL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Tcnghj

Tom Steyer showered South Carolina in political spending. Will it pay off?

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By BY STEPHANIE SAUL AND KIM BARKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TcmYHf

WhatsApp Dark Theme Gets New Solid Colour Options on Android

WhatsApp beta for Android has been updated to version 2.20.60 with additional solid colour options for the Dark theme. The new update is available for download through the Google Play Beta programme. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Pu2DKV

Man Arrested For Stealing Rs 24 Lakh Gold From Train In Mumbai: Police

A Gujarat resident was arrested from Bandra Terminus in Mumbai for allegedly stealing jewellery worth Rs 24 lakh from a train passenger, a railway police official said on Friday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/398Jvdx

U.S. to push production of protective gear for coronavirus; new case confirmed in California

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The United States will invoke a federal defense law to boost production of masks, gloves, gowns and other items to protect against the new coronavirus, the Trump administration said, as a new case was confirmed in California on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/32zEQPj

Honeywell sees surge in demand for face masks in North America, China

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Industrial conglomerate Honeywell International Inc said on Friday it was seeing a surge in demand for its protective face masks in North America, Europe, India and China, following the coronavirus outbreak. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TaVUbb

U.S. to push production of protective gear for coronavirus; new case confirmed in California

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The United States will invoke a federal defense law to boost production of masks, gloves, gowns and other items to protect against the new coronavirus, the Trump administration said, as a new case was confirmed in California on Friday. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2Vs3eAO

Tenth coronavirus case confirmed in California: county health officials

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A tenth case of coronavirus has been confirmed in California, health officials from Santa Clara County said on Friday.The county's top health official said she would provide further information at a news conference later on Friday afternoon. It was the third confirmed case of coronavirus in the county, which includes the Silicon Valley tech hub. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2T9fpkw

U.S. warns Americans to reconsider travel to Italy due to coronavirus

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Americans should reconsider travel to Italy due to a coronavirus outbreak there, the U.S. State Department said on Friday. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2TnJQ5k