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Beijing's Forbidden City to close over virus fears

Beijing's Forbidden City to close over virus fears

China will close Beijing's Forbidden City -- one of the country's most revered cultural sites -- due to rising fears over a new SARS-like virus that has infected hundreds and killed more than a dozen.
Canada lawyers argue for Huawei exec's extradition to U.S.

Canada lawyers argue for Huawei exec's extradition to U.S.

Canadian government lawyers on Wednesday laid out a case for extraditing a senior Huawei executive to the United States, saying it is based on "a fraud on a bank." The U.S.
On the menu at China virus market: rats and live wolf pups

On the menu at China virus market: rats and live wolf pups

The food market where China's deadly virus surfaced was a smorgasbord of exotic wildlife ranging from wolf pups to species linked to previous pandemics such as civets, according to vendor information and a Chinese media report.
Taiwan reports first case of new SARS-like virus

Taiwan reports first case of new SARS-like virus

Taiwan on Tuesday reported its first confirmed case of the new SARS-like coronavirus as the government warned the public against travelling to Chinese city where it emerged.
Charges against Huawei exec 'fiction,' defense says at start of extradition hearing

Charges against Huawei exec 'fiction,' defense says at start of extradition hearing

The Chinese telecommunications executive whose arrest in Vancouver badly strained Canada-China relations went to court on Monday to fight extradition to the United States, with her lawyers calling the accusations against her "fiction.
Chinese travellers unfazed as SARS-like virus spreads

Chinese travellers unfazed as SARS-like virus spreads

An outbreak of a mysterious virus has not deterred millions of people in China from packing into crowded trains as they head home for the Lunar New Year -- but some are donning masks as a precaution.
U.S. to screen passengers for China mystery virus

U.S. to screen passengers for China mystery virus

U.S. authorities will begin screening passengers Friday arriving on direct or connecting flights from a Chinese city at the heart of a mysterious SARS-like virus responsible for two deaths.
Hong Kong protests 'similar' to Venezuela unrest: foreign minister

Hong Kong protests 'similar' to Venezuela unrest: foreign minister

Protests in Hong Kong bear an "overwhelming" similarity to political unrest that has wracked Venezuela in recent years, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said Friday.
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours

Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours

Seven months of unrest have taken a heavy toll on many Hong Kong businesses, but pro-democracy protesters are now seeking to reward shops and restaurants that support their cause by building a "yellow" economy.
Mystery China virus patients could have infected family members: officials

Mystery China virus patients could have infected family members: officials

A new virus from the same family as the deadly SARS pathogen could have been spread between family members in the Chinese city of Wuhan, local authorities said Wednesday.