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A year after first death in China, coronavirus source still a puzzle

A year after first death in China, coronavirus source still a puzzle

Wuhan (China) (AFP) - It is the world's most pressing scientific puzzle, but experts warn there may never be conclusive answers over the source of the coronavirus, after an investigative effort marked from the start by disarray, Chinese secrecy and international rancour. January 11 marks the anniversary of China confirming its first death from Covid-19, a 61-year-old man who was a regular at the now-notorious Wuhan wet market. Nearly two million deaths later, the pandemic is out of control across much of the world, leaving tens of millions ill, a pulverised global economy and recriminations fl......
Greece, Italy top agenda at EU finance chiefs meeting

Greece, Italy top agenda at EU finance chiefs meeting

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU finance officials will discuss a range of options for Greece's intractable debt crisis on Monday, galvanized by the growing threat of contagion to Italy, the euro zone's third-largest economy.

Banks struggle to agree on Greek aid plan

Banks struggle to agree on Greek aid plan

ROME (Reuters) - International banks, under pressure from European governments to roll over their holdings of Greek debt, tried again to come up with a joint rescue plan on Thursday after talks over a French proposal fell apart.

Rebels: If Gaddafi quits, we will let him stay in Libya

Rebels: If Gaddafi quits, we will let him stay in Libya

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi is welcome to live out his retirement inside Libya as long as he gives up all power, Libya's rebel chief told Reuters on Sunday in the clearest concession the rebels have so far offered.

Top hotel in Kabul attacked by suicide bombers

Top hotel in Kabul attacked by suicide bombers

KABUL (Reuters) - Two suicide bombers attacked a major hotel frequented by Westerners in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul late Tuesday, a police source said, and a Reuters witness said gunfire was heard for several minutes after one blast.