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New virus has infected more than 45,100 people globally
New virus has infected more than 45,100 people globally
BEIJING, Feb 12: A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 45,100 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it.
Feb 12, 2020
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Coronavirus infection ruled out in Sindhupalchowk
Coronavirus infection ruled out in Sindhupalchowk
SINDHUPALCHOWK, Feb 12: Though viral infection has gripped Gumbagaun of Jugal rural municipality in Sindhupalchowk district, it being coronavirus infection has been ruled out.
Feb 12, 2020
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Nissan seeks $91 million in damages from Ghosn over alleged financial misconduct
Nissan seeks $91 million in damages from Ghosn over alleged...
TOKYO, Feb 12: Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) on Wednesday said it had filed a civil lawsuit in Japan against former Chairman Carlos Ghosn seeking 10 billion yen ($91.02 million) in damages over his alleged financial misconduct.
Feb 12, 2020
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Tourism Minister Bhattarai in Israel, attends IMTM
Tourism Minister Bhattarai in Israel, attends IMTM
KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai attended the opening ceremony of International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) in Tel Aviv, Israel on Tuesday morning.
Feb 12, 2020
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Biplav Group's district in-charge held
Biplav Group's district in-charge held
DAMAULI, Feb 12: A district in-charge of Netra Bikram Chand (Biplav) Group has been arrested here. He is Purnajeet Pun, originally from Rolpa and currently living in Bandipur rural municipality.
Feb 12, 2020
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Sainsbury's Bank chairman Roger Davis to step down
Sainsbury's Bank chairman Roger Davis to step down
LONDON, Feb 12: The banking division of British supermarket group Sainsbury’s (SBRY.L) has started the search for a new chairman after Roger Davis notified the board he plans to step down, the firm said on Wednesday.
Feb 12, 2020
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International sculpture workshop taking place at Galkot from Feb 17
International sculpture workshop taking place at Galkot from...
BAGLUNG, Feb 12: An International Modern Sculpture Workshop will be taking place at Teuwa of Galkot municipality-5 from coming Tuesday, February 17.
Feb 12, 2020
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China’s Communist Party faces its biggest crisis since SARS
China’s Communist Party faces its biggest crisis since SARS
BEIJING, feb 12: China’s ruling Communist Party needs to make a politically fraught decision: Admit a viral outbreak isn’t under control and cancel this year’s highest-profile official event. Or bring 3,000 legislators to Beijing next month and risk fueling public anger at the government’s handling...
Feb 12, 2020
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Newly appointed IGP Thakur Gyawali assumes office (with photos)
Newly appointed IGP Thakur Gyawali assumes office (with phot...
KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Newly appointed Inspector General of Nepal Police Thakur Prasad Gyawali assumed his office on Wednesday morning.
Feb 12, 2020
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Taiwan says it didn't need China's permission for WHO meeting
Taiwan says it didn't need China's permission for WHO meetin...
TAIPEI, Feb 12: Taiwan’s presence at a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting this week on the new coronavirus was the result of direct talks between the island and the body, and did not require China’s permission, Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Feb 12, 2020