Nick Prychitko had never heard of idiopathic aplastic anemia until he was diagnosed with it last year. “Early last April, I started to notice a few symptoms — among other things, I was just feeling exhausted all the time,” the 21-year-old said. “I ended up going in to get checked for bloodwork — turns out […]

BEIJING, China (Reuters) – China ramped up measures to contain a virus that has killed 26 people and infected more than 800, suspending public transport in 10 cities, shutting temples over the Lunar New Year and even closing the Forbidden City and part of the Great Wall. The week-long holiday to welcome the Year of […]

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell on Friday extended the time available to discuss ways to save the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran under a dispute mechanism triggered by France, Germany and Britain. Britain, France and Germany formally accused Iran on Jan. 14 of violating the terms of its 2015 agreement to […]

China is swiftly building a 1,000-bed hospital dedicated to patients infected with a new virus that has killed 26 people, sickened hundreds and prompted unprecedented lockdowns of cities during the country’s most important holiday. On the eve of the Lunar New Year, transportation was shut down Friday in at least 10 cities with a total […]

Make or break for Rebecca Long-Bailey as powerful Unite union meets TODAY to decide who to endorse in Labour leadership race with shadow business secretary the favourite to get the nod as Emily Thornberry attacks ‘machine politician’ rivals Unite union executive meeting in London to decide Labour leader endorsement Union chiefs will interview candidates before […]

China spent the first few days of coronavirus outbreak ARRESTING people for spreading ‘rumours’ that SARS had returned New type of coronavirus began in China with first cases reported in December China quickly reported disease to world authorities so they could prevent spread But among its own people, China appears to have tried to repress […]

The son of convicted ex-Congressman Chris Collins dodged time behind bars Thursday for insider trading, with a federal judge proclaiming he wouldn’t punish the man for his fathers’ illegal behavior. “I decline to adhere to the idiom ‘the sins of the father are visited upon the children,’” Manhattan federal court judge Vernon Broderick told Cameron […]

Police officers were called to Karen Matthews’ home after a disturbance with her convicted paedophile fiance, according to reports. A police car had arrived outside at their house around 4pm yesterday. Officers first asked neighbours if they had heard any shouting or noises but left shortly after, a source claimed. Police reportedly spoke to both […]

The Vancouver Island communities of Tofino and Ucluelet found themselves without road access on Thursday, due to a “major road failure” on Highway 4. DriveBC says the road is closed in both directions at Kennedy Lake due to the blockage. The Ministry of Transportation said the failure was a result of an accident during construction […]

Becoming the first Iranian leader to visit the forum in a decade, Mr Rouhani’s forecast for his country’s future painted an optimistic picture. He said: “I see the status of Iran pursuing policies of moderation, prudence and hope in the future global economy. “Iran’s economy has the potential to be among the world’s top 10 […]