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| - Duty Editor: Huw Griffith Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + WHO urges more serious response to virus + Cruise passengers tested for virus in US + Warren drops out of race for White House + Turkey-Russia ceasefire in Syria's Idlib + Dog lovers defy virus concerns at Crufts Health-virus,WRAP BEIJING World health officials warn that countries are not taking the coronavirus crisis seriously enough, as outbreaks surge across Europe and in the United States, where medical workers sound warnings over a "disturbing" lack of hospital preparedness. 750 words 0630 GMT by Laurent Thomet with AFP bureaux. Picture. Video. Graphic Health-virus-US-cruise,3rdlead LOS ANGELES Passengers on a cruise ship stranded off the coast of San Francisco are confined to their cabins as tests are conducted to determine if any of the nearly 3,500 guests and crew have contracted the new coronavirus. 550 words moved by Jocelyne Zablit. Picture. Video. US-politics-vote,WRAP CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, once a favorite to win the Democratic presidential nomination, drops out of the race, setting up a duel between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. 800 words moved by Amanda Sabga and Chris Lefkow. Picture. Video. Graphic Syria-conflict-Russia-Turkey,WRAP IDLIB, Syria A ceasefire in northern Syria agreed between Russia and Turkey comes into force, aiming to halt intense fighting that has sparked a humanitarian disaster and raised fears of their armies clashing. 800 words moved by Michael Mainville and Maria Panina. Picture. Video. Graphic Britain-health-coronavirus-animals,WRAP BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom Coronavirus may have spread to dogs, but that did not stop animal lovers flocking to the opening day of the world's biggest dog show, Crufts -- although many were taking precautions. 550 words moved by Pauline Froissart. Picture -- CORONAVIRUS -- Health-virus-US WASHINGTON The US Congress passes an $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to address the coronavirus crisis as infections spread to at least 14 states and deaths reach 12. 500 words moved by Issam Ahmed Health-virus-entertainment-US-film,FOCUS LOS ANGELES The new James Bond movie delayed. Studios scrapping film festivals. Blockbuster productions shut down. Hollywood is being rocked by the new coronavirus. 650 words moved by Andrew Marszal Also moved: Health-virus-US-IT-Seattle Health-virus-SKorea-Oly-2020-KOR,FOCUS SEOUL Travel restrictions around the world on arrivals from virus-hit South Korea are plunging its Olympic preparations into turmoil, with some athletes considering self-imposed exile and some at risk of missing the Games altogether. 700 words moved by Sunghee Hwang. File picture. File video Health-virus-China-pregnancy,FOCUS BEIJING Scared of the deadly new coronavirus that has swept China, pregnant women and new mothers are giving birth alone, keeping their newborns inside and switching to pricier private hospitals to avoid the risk of infection. 750 words moved by Lillian Ding and Helen Roxburgh. File Picture Health-virus-Palestinians-tourism,WRAP BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories Israel imposes a lockdown on the city of Bethlehem over coronavirus fears as Palestinian authorities announce a two-week ban on tourists and shuttered the Church of the Nativity. 450 words moved by Majeda El-Batsh. Picture. Video -- ASIA -- US-Afghanistan-conflict-Taliban,WRAP WASHINGTON US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo demands an immediate reduction in violence in Afghanistan but says he still has confidence that Taliban insurgents are committed to a landmark agreement to end the war. 700 words moved by Shaun Tandon. Picture Japan-France-Nissan-Renault-Ghosn-automobile-Kelly,INTERVIEW TOKYO Greg Kelly, a former associate of Carlos Ghosn, has told AFP he was "shocked" at the flight from Japan by the ex-Nissan's boss, and worries it could hamper his own fight against financial misconduct charges. 700 words 0600 GMT by Etienne Balmer. Picture -- AMERICAS -- US-politics-vote-Trump-Biden,FOCUS WASHINGTON President Donald Trump makes no secret of the scorched earth campaign he'll mount against Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden -- complete with questioning the former vice president's cognitive abilities and accusing him constantly of corruption. 500 words moved by Sebastian Smith. File picture Also moved: US-politics-vote-JillBiden,FOCUS Brazil-Venezuela-politics-diplomacy,WRAP BRASILIA Brazil recalls its entire corps of diplomats and foreign service officials from Venezuela while ordering the government of Nicolas Maduro to reciprocate with its representatives in Brazil, a government source tells AFP. 400 words 0130 GMT US-politics-internet-censorship-assault-children WASHINGTON US lawmakers propose legislation that could see internet companies held legally responsible for content on their platforms if they don't do enough to police child pornography. 750 words moved México-crime-rights-men-therapy,FOCUS MEXICO CITY In an improvised therapy room in a large house in the center of Mexico City, a group of men aged between 20 and 70 close their eyes, inhale and exhale -- reflecting an increased questioning by men of the society's machismo. 600 words moved by Natalia Cano. Picture -- AFRICA -- Mali-conflict-displaced,FOCUS SEVARE, Mali Two months ago, all 400 inhabitants of the Malian village Toou grabbed a few belongings and fled fighting between armed groups, leaving their homes behind among the ghosts of the country's war. 700 words moved by Amaury Hauchard. Picture. Video -- EUROPE -- Greece-refugee-Turkey-migration,FOCUS KASTANIES, Greece Farmers, hunters, fishermen and animal breeders have been enlisted in Greece to patrol its borders with Turkey, where thousands of migrants have gathered after Ankara pledged to open its doors to the EU. 700 words moved by Marina Rafenberg. Picture Also moved: Syria-conflict-Turkey-Greece-migrants,CHRONO NATO-Turkey-EU-Syria-conflict-migrants,FOCUS -- BUSINESS & ECONOMY -- OPEC-oil-energy-politics VIENNA All eyes will be on Russia at the gathering of OPEC countries and their allies, with the cartel hoping to convince Moscow to back drastic production cuts to counter the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. 500 words moved by Benoit Pelegrin. Picture. Video Also moved: Ethiopia-US-aviation-transport-accident,FOCUS -- ENTERTAINMENT -- Entertainment-France-US-music-Birkin,INTERVIEW NEW YORK Nearly three decades after Serge Gainsbourg's death, his former romantic and artistic partner Jane Birkin is still bringing his storied music catalogue to life. 700 words moved by Maggy Donaldson. Picture. Video afp
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