Parents in Japan and Hong Kong struggle as schools shut
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Today's Headlines February 28
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Parents in Japan and Hong Kong struggle as schools shut
Hong Kong and Japan have shut schools as the coronavirus spread worsens leaving parents stuck at home.
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Jimmy Lai: Pro-democracy media tycoon arrested and charged
The 71-year-old multi-millionaire, a critic of the Hong Kong government, has now been charged.
Syria war: 33 Turkish troops killed in air strike in Idlib
Turkey retaliates by hitting "all known" Syrian government targets, Turkish state media say.
Plans for first US 'safe injection site' derailed again
The addiction management method used in Europe and Canada has met determined opposition in the US.
Obama slams 'despicable' attack ad against Joe Biden
The ex-US leader wants to stop TV stations airing the ad about black voters which is aimed against Joe Biden.
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Sport
Manchester United 5-0 Club Bruges: Odion Ighalo scores first goal as hosts progress
Odion Ighalo scores his first goal for Manchester United as they cruise into the Europa League last 16 at the expense of Club Bruges with one of their best performances of the season.
Arsenal 1-2 Olympiakos (Agg: 2-2 AET): Gunners knocked out by last-gasp away goal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang misses a golden chance with the last kick as Arsenal are handed their first defeat of 2020.
Coronavirus outbreak: UAE Tour cancelled as two test positive
The UAE Tour is cancelled with two stages remaining after two Italian "staff members" test positive for coronavirus.
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Parents in Japan and Hong Kong struggle as schools shut
Hong Kong and Japan have shut schools as the coronavirus spread worsens leaving parents stuck at home.
Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis
Asian stock markets continue falling, as the coronavirus spreads across the globe.
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Technology
Google asked to justify Toronto 'digital-city' plan
Sister company Sidewalk Labs must explain why it has chosen digital solutions over non-digital ones.
YouTube 'not a public forum' with guaranteed free speech
First Amendment rights do not force YouTube to host or promote videos, a court rules.
Culture
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10 films to watch this March
Including Mulan and the sequel to A Quiet Place
 
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Can photography save an Amazon tribe?
How Claudia Andujar has spent a lifetime fighting for the Yanomami tribe
Future
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Next stop, hydrogen-powered trains
The first hydrogen trains are starting to hit the tracks
 
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How to survive in the extreme cold
Freezing weather presents some unique challenges to the human body
Travel
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Spain's mysterious lost 'Stonehenge'
The 4,000-year-old 'invisible' monument has suddenly reappeared
 
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Asia's 'anti-ageing red diamond'
Its medicinal powers have long been recognised by traditional practitioners
 
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