World News Briefs -- February 4, 2020

CNN: This is where Wuhan coronavirus cases have been confirmed worldwide

The Wuhan coronavirus has spread throughout the world since the first cases were detected in central China in December. At least 427 people have died and more than 20,600 people have been infected, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
China's National Health Commission has confirmed the virus can be transmitted from person to person through "droplet transmission" -- where a virus is passed on due to an infected person sneezing or coughing -- as well as by direct contact.

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MIDDLE EAST

President: Turkey won't allow more ground to Syria in Idlib. Syria war: Turkey will not let Syrian army advance in Idlib, says Erdogan.

Russia shoots down drone amid unrest after Syria-Turkey tensions turn deadly.

Erdogan: Turkey, Russia should resolve differences without anger.

Syria: half a million people have fled Idlib offensive, says UN body.

Rival protesters clash in Iraq as unrest continues.

Iran wants to mend ties with Saudi, UAE 'quickly': Top diplomat.

Iran to execute alleged spy who gave nuclear secrets to CIA.

Top EU diplomat warns against Trump's Middle East peace plan.

ASIA

Coronavirus: death toll jumps 65, to 479, in China’s Hubei province.

China’s health officials say priority is to stop mild coronavirus cases from getting worse.

Deadly coronavirus ‘could spread widely through Hong Kong’ as three new cases confirmed and 39-year-old man from Whampoa becomes city’s first fatality.

More than 3,500 people quarantined on Princess ship after guest tests positive for coronavirus. At least 10 on Japan cruise ship have new coronavirus: minister.

Taiwan calls China 'vile' for limiting WHO access during virus outbreak.

Burdened by sanctions, North Korea sees coronavirus threaten economic lifelines.

Coronavirus sends Asia's social media censors into overdrive.

India’s finance minister says growth target of 6% to 6.5% in 2021 is ‘realistic’.

Japan approves laws to raise retirement age to 70.

AFRICA

UN envoy says Libya rivals ready to negotiate in Geneva.

Sudan refugees pushed into Niger desert after camp burned down.

Guinea schedules referendum despite protests.

Malawi opposition hails 'landmark' ruling annulling poll results.

Sudan signals Israel detente after decades of hostility.

Arrest warrant issued for former South African President Jacob Zuma.

Lesotho’s first lady charged with murder of PM's former wife.

Kenya's longest serving President Daniel Arap Moi dies at 95.

EUROPE

Putin remains coy on his future political plans.

Russia may deport any foreigners found with coronavirus, prime minister says.

Sinn Féin steps up criticism of Irish rivals after shock poll lead. Irish election: Sinn Fein surges into the lead four days before vote.

Greece sends more riot police to Lesbos after migrant clashes.

Germany and Austria disagree over refugee rescue mission.

French police clear last refugee camp in Paris.

Soho WW2 bomb: Streets closed for second time in 24 hours.

Britain to ban the sale of new gas, diesel and hybrid cars from 2035.

Greta Thunberg nominated for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by Swedish MPs.

AMERICAS

Buttigieg, Sanders lead as Iowa releases partial results.

Biden’s poor showing in Iowa shakes establishment support.

Trump campaign jubilant as Democrats’ big night implodes.

On eve of impeachment verdict, Trump tees up State of Union.

Trump hits highest Gallup approval rating of his presidency.

More evacuees from China expected to arrive for quarantine at US military bases.

Trinidad cancels gas deal over US sanctions on Venezuela.

Video arcade massacre leaves nine dead in Mexico.

Weeks after a deadly earthquake, Puerto Rico is rattled again.

Canadian court upholds Trans Mountain pipeline expansion approval.

Trump says he will award Rush Limbaugh with Medal of Freedom: reports.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Pentagon watchdog: US withdrawal from Iraq would 'likely' mean ISIS resurgence.

Soleimani's enigmatic successor vows revenge on US.

Streatham terrorist 'tried to stab with knife still in its packaging'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street jumps as China stimulus measures soothe virus worries.

Walt Disney Co. results lifted by 'Star Wars,' 'Frozen'.

Hyundai halts Korea output as China outbreak fallout spreads.

Tesla: Is the car firm really worth $150bn?

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