President Trump said Saturday he was considering imposing a quarantine on New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Trump said he was mulling the quarantine, while at the same walking back urging to quickly reopen the economy.

President Trump said Saturday he was considering imposing a quarantine on New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Trump said he was mulling the quarantine, while at the same walking back urging to quickly reopen the economy. Trump said he was unsure about whether the United States will reopen for business by April 12th following shutdowns in major cities across the country. Asked whether he thought the United States would open by Easter Sunday, Trump said at the White House on Saturday, "We'll see, what happens," he said As of Friday the coronavirus had infected more than 100,000 people in the United States, now the world leader in cases of COVID-19, the illness named after the new virus was first identified in China late last year.

Trump says he may quarantine New York, New Jersey

New York state joined California on Friday in ordering nearly all residents to stay home. The increasingly drastic measures in the U.S. came as gasping patients filled the wards of hospitals in Spain and Italy, and the global death toll surpassed 10,000.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo said 100,000 gallons of "NYS Clean" would be produced a week by prisoners, who already manufacture soap, to meet shortages.

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"This is a superior product," said Cuomo, as the gel was unveiled from behind a curtain at a press conference.

"It has a very nice floral bouquet," he added, after rubbing some on his hands.

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The product, which has an alcohol content of 75 per cent, will be provided for free to government agencies, schools, the public transportation system and prisons, Cuomo said.

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It is part of the government's "Corcraft" scheme where prisoners make dozens of products including cleaning supplies, bedding and clothes.

The sanitizer will cost $6 a gallon to make and is not expected to go on general sale.

The announcement came as the number of confirmed cases in the state rose to 142, the vast majority of them in Westchester County, just north of New York City. There have been 19 confirmed cases in the Big Apple.

The United States has at least 22 deaths from the coronavirus and 566 confirmed cases, according to a Johns Hopkins tally.

No one in New York state has yet died from the virus but eight people have been hospitalized.

Thousands of students at schools and universities were staying home this week after a suburb of Westchester shut its public schools and New York's Columbia University, Hofstra University and Yeshiva University suspended classes.

Elsewhere, the Southern District of New York said Monday it would not allow anyone who had visited China, South Korea, Japan, Italy and Iran in the last 14 days to enter any of its courthouses.

Governor Andrew Cuomo said 100,000 gallons of "NYS Clean" would be produced a week by prisoners, who already manufacture soap, to meet shortages. Also read: US coronavirus spread 'not inevitable,' mulls new travel bans: Donald Trump "This is a superior product," said Cuomo, as the gel was unveiled from behind a curtain at a press conference.

Governor Andrew Cuomo said 100,000 gallons of "NYS Clean" would be produced a week by prisoners, who already manufacture soap, to meet shortages. Also read: US coronavirus spread 'not inevitable,' mulls new travel bans: Donald Trump "This is a superior product," said Cuomo, as the gel was unveiled from behind a curtain at a press conference. "It has a very nice floral bouquet," he added, after rubbing some on his hands. Also read: US stock trading halted as Dow, Nasdaq plunge over coronavirus fears The product, which has an alcohol content of 75 per cent, will be provided for free to government agencies, schools, the public transportation system and prisons, Cuomo said. Also read: US reports fourth coronavirus infection of unknown origin It is part of the government's "Corcraft" scheme where prisoners make dozens of products including cleaning supplies, bedding and clothes. The sanitizer will cost $6 a gallon to make and is not expected to go on general sale. The announcement came as the number of confirmed cases in the state rose to 142, the vast majority of them in Westchester County, just north of New York City. There have been 19 confirmed cases in the Big Apple. The United States has at least 22 deaths from the coronavirus and 566 confirmed cases, according to a Johns Hopkins tally. No one in New York state has yet died from the virus but eight people have been hospitalized. Thousands of students at schools and universities were staying home this week after a suburb of Westchester shut its public schools and New York's Columbia University, Hofstra University and Yeshiva University suspended classes. Elsewhere, the Southern District of New York said Monday it would not allow anyone who had visited China, South Korea, Japan, Italy and Iran in the last 14 days to enter any of its courthouses.

Coronavirus in US: New York is making its own hand sanitizer

The New York governor on Sunday declared a state of emergency amid a coronavirus outbreak.

In New York, the number of confirmed cases rose by 13 on Saturday to a statewide total of 89 people, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-27-new-virus-deaths-lowest-rise-in-cases-since-january-284962">Governor Andrew Cuomo </a>said. He issued a declaration of emergency.

Kansas, Missouri and Washington DC on Saturday announced their first cases.

Meanwhile, two more people succumbed to the novel coronavirus in Washington state, officials said on Saturday, bringing the nationwide toll to 19, while the number of confirmed cases in New York rose to 89 and a cruise ship with infected passengers remained stranded outside San Francisco.

More than half of all US states have reported cases of the coronavirus.&nbsp;

The two latest deaths were in Washington's King County, the hardest-hit area in the United States after the virus spread among residents at a nursing facility in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland. The first deaths on the East Coast were announced late Friday, with two people succumbing in Florida.

The New York governor on Sunday declared a state of emergency amid a coronavirus outbreak. In New York, the number of confirmed cases rose by 13 on Saturday to a statewide total of 89 people, Governor Andrew Cuomo said.

The New York governor on Sunday declared a state of emergency amid a coronavirus outbreak. In New York, the number of confirmed cases rose by 13 on Saturday to a statewide total of 89 people, Governor Andrew Cuomo said. He issued a declaration of emergency. Kansas, Missouri and Washington DC on Saturday announced their first cases. Meanwhile, two more people succumbed to the novel coronavirus in Washington state, officials said on Saturday, bringing the nationwide toll to 19, while the number of confirmed cases in New York rose to 89 and a cruise ship with infected passengers remained stranded outside San Francisco. More than half of all US states have reported cases of the coronavirus. The two latest deaths were in Washington's King County, the hardest-hit area in the United States after the virus spread among residents at a nursing facility in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland. The first deaths on the East Coast were announced late Friday, with two people succumbing in Florida.

New York declares a state of emergency amid a coronavirus outbreak

After nearly 50 years of hip-hop, the unique art form is getting a museum in its birthplace of the Bronx, New York.

'Sacrilegious to have it anywhere else' - hip hop museum opens in the Bronx

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres has recommended that ministers and diplomats skip travelling to a meeting in New York of the Commission on the Status of Women due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Friday.&nbsp;

More than 7,000 people usually attend the annual meeting, officials said, which is dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. It is due to be held from&nbsp;March 9 to 20.

However, in a letter to U.N. member states from the chair of the commission, Armenia’s U.N. Ambassador Mher Margaryan said Guterres had recommended that member states “shorten and scale down the session” and cancel dozens of side events.

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<div>“He also strongly recommended that capital-based representatives refrain from travelling to headquarters for the session,” Margaryan wrote.&nbsp;</div>

The bureau of the Commission on the Status of Women proposed that member states agree to Guterres’ recommendations at a meeting on Monday.&nbsp;

U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Guterres made the recommendations given the “fast-evolving situation” with the coronavirus and the need to “balance the UN’s critical work and public health concerns”.

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“The advice given by the secretary-general is based on inputs from the Senior Emergency Policy Team and very close consultations between the U.N. Medical Services and the World Health Organization,” Dujarric said.&nbsp;

The flu-like virus that emerged from central China late last year has spread to about 60 countries, infected more than 85,000 people and killed almost 3,000, mostly in China.

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres has recommended that ministers and diplomats skip travelling to a meeting in New York of the Commission on the Status of Women due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Friday.

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres has recommended that ministers and diplomats skip travelling to a meeting in New York of the Commission on the Status of Women due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Friday. More than 7,000 people usually attend the annual meeting, officials said, which is dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. It is due to be held from March 9 to 20. However, in a letter to U.N. member states from the chair of the commission, Armenia’s U.N. Ambassador Mher Margaryan said Guterres had recommended that member states “shorten and scale down the session” and cancel dozens of side events. Also read: Europe's worst affected country by COVID-19 outbreak “He also strongly recommended that capital-based representatives refrain from travelling to headquarters for the session,” Margaryan wrote. The bureau of the Commission on the Status of Women proposed that member states agree to Guterres’ recommendations at a meeting on Monday. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Guterres made the recommendations given the “fast-evolving situation” with the coronavirus and the need to “balance the UN’s critical work and public health concerns”. Also see: UN Chief Slams Gender Inequality “The advice given by the secretary-general is based on inputs from the Senior Emergency Policy Team and very close consultations between the U.N. Medical Services and the World Health Organization,” Dujarric said. The flu-like virus that emerged from central China late last year has spread to about 60 countries, infected more than 85,000 people and killed almost 3,000, mostly in China.

U.N. chief recommends ministers, diplomats skip travelling to meeting due to coronavirus risks

A tenant need not pay broker fee in New York City anymore. New York state has banned brokers from charging their fees.

The new rental laws in World cities

Berlin has introduced a freeze on housing rent and New York, a ban on brokerage fee. These two housing policies might have earned some praises.&nbsp;

By the common man but the sweeping rental law has left ripples across real estate businesses and might soon lead to a crumbling urban housing market.&nbsp;

A tenant need not pay broker fee in New York City anymore. New York state has banned brokers from charging their fees.&nbsp;

Social media is hailing this new move by state regulators. People poured out personal experiences, explaining how broker fee.

Implications of new rent rule New York City 
 
25000 brokers New York City will face steep loss in business 
The loss might be close to $600 million in total revenue 
New York City faces a dramatic drop in total rental inventory 
Drop-in listing of new houses or rental places

The brokerage was a familiar source of distress for anyone who tried to rent an apartment.Others went on to accuse brokers of corruption and injustice. New York is a new entrant in implementing this kind of housing policy.&nbsp;

A few days ago, Berlin too introduced a cap on house rents. For the next five years, over 1.5 million homes in berlin will have their rents frozen.&nbsp;It will be also capped at 9.90 Euros. If landlords increase their rents, the tenants can sue them. But, this new housing policy is also receiving criticism.

Deutsche Wohnen, Berlin's largest apartment owner has lost one-fifth of its market value. The share of Germany's biggest property company,&nbsp;Vonovia has fallen by 1.9 per cent.&nbsp;Berlin and New York are not the only two cities contending skyrocketing real estate. Ireland started rent pressure zones in 2016.&nbsp;Spain's socialist government has pushed for rental caps, and in Portugal, it is illegal to raise rents of tenents with low income.

Experts believe that policies such as these could potentially rattle the global real estate industry.It does not feature in the top ten cities with the most expensive rent.&nbsp;

World cities with most expensive rents 
San Francisco, US 
Hong Kong, the people's republic of China 
New York, US 
London, united kingdom 
Zurich, Switzerland

On the contrary, Indian cities are very economical. With a global rank of 67, Mumbai is the most expensive Indian city.&nbsp;

For India, the issues are different. When compared to other rural regions, Indian urban centres have a very high cost of living.&nbsp;

The problem in India is not, particularly with brokerage or agent fee.

The concern here is more to do with urban planning and employment opportunities.

There is no particular law in India, which stops brokers from taking their fee. But, policy recommendations based on universal housing facility and other welfare schemes are matters that are being discussed widely.

Indian cities with most expensive rents&nbsp; 
City &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Global rank

Mumbai &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 67 
New Delhi &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;118 
Chennai &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 154 
Bengaluru &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;179 
Kolkata &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 189&nbsp;

Berlin has introduced a freeze on housing rent and New York, a ban on brokerage fee. These two housing policies might have earned some praises. By the common man but the sweeping rental law has left ripples across real estate businesses and might soon lead to a crumbling urban housing market.

Berlin has introduced a freeze on housing rent and New York, a ban on brokerage fee. These two housing policies might have earned some praises. By the common man but the sweeping rental law has left ripples across real estate businesses and might soon lead to a crumbling urban housing market. A tenant need not pay broker fee in New York City anymore. New York state has banned brokers from charging their fees. Social media is hailing this new move by state regulators. People poured out personal experiences, explaining how broker fee. Implications of new rent rule New York City 25000 brokers New York City will face steep loss in business The loss might be close to $600 million in total revenue New York City faces a dramatic drop in total rental inventory Drop-in listing of new houses or rental places The brokerage was a familiar source of distress for anyone who tried to rent an apartment.Others went on to accuse brokers of corruption and injustice. New York is a new entrant in implementing this kind of housing policy. A few days ago, Berlin too introduced a cap on house rents. For the next five years, over 1.5 million homes in berlin will have their rents frozen. It will be also capped at 9.90 Euros. If landlords increase their rents, the tenants can sue them. But, this new housing policy is also receiving criticism. Deutsche Wohnen, Berlin's largest apartment owner has lost one-fifth of its market value. The share of Germany's biggest property company, Vonovia has fallen by 1.9 per cent. Berlin and New York are not the only two cities contending skyrocketing real estate. Ireland started rent pressure zones in 2016. Spain's socialist government has pushed for rental caps, and in Portugal, it is illegal to raise rents of tenents with low income. Experts believe that policies such as these could potentially rattle the global real estate industry.It does not feature in the top ten cities with the most expensive rent. World cities with most expensive rents San Francisco, US Hong Kong, the people's republic of China New York, US London, united kingdom Zurich, Switzerland On the contrary, Indian cities are very economical. With a global rank of 67, Mumbai is the most expensive Indian city. For India, the issues are different. When compared to other rural regions, Indian urban centres have a very high cost of living. The problem in India is not, particularly with brokerage or agent fee. The concern here is more to do with urban planning and employment opportunities. There is no particular law in India, which stops brokers from taking their fee. But, policy recommendations based on universal housing facility and other welfare schemes are matters that are being discussed widely. Indian cities with most expensive rents City Global rank Mumbai 67 New Delhi 118 Chennai 154 Bengaluru 179 Kolkata 189

From frozen house rent to brokerage ban: Here are the new rental laws in world cities

A New York City police officer was shot and wounded in a police station on Sunday morning about 12 hours after another officer was wounded while he sat in his patrol van in the same neighbourhood in what authorities described as an assassination attempt.

A gunman entered the 41st Precinct headquarters in the Bronx borough about 8 a.m. (1300 GMT) and opened fire, wounding one officer before he was taken into custody, a police spokesman said.

The officer was taken to a hospital. New York media reported that the officer was a lieutenant who was shot in the arm.

The attack followed a shooting on Saturday night of a uniformed police officer who was sitting in his police van with his partner.

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The gunman walked up to the vehicle and began a conversation with the two officers in the vehicle before suddenly opening fire, striking one policeman in the chin and neck, police officials said in a news conference on Saturday night.

"This was an attempt to assassinate police officers," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said. "There is too much hatred being directed at our officers and it has to end."

The officers did not return fire. The wounded officer's partner got in the driver's seat and drove him to the hospital. He is expected to survive, police said.

A police spokesman said authorities are investigating whether the same shooter carried out both attacks. Authorities have not released the names of any of the officers involved.

Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Twitter that those responsible for the attacks would be brought to justice.

"NY's law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. These attacks are heinous," he said.

A New York City police officer was shot and wounded in a police station on Sunday morning about 12 hours after another officer was wounded while he sat in his patrol van in the same neighbourhood in what authorities described as an assassination attempt.

A New York City police officer was shot and wounded in a police station on Sunday morning about 12 hours after another officer was wounded while he sat in his patrol van in the same neighbourhood in what authorities described as an assassination attempt. A gunman entered the 41st Precinct headquarters in the Bronx borough about 8 a.m. (1300 GMT) and opened fire, wounding one officer before he was taken into custody, a police spokesman said. The officer was taken to a hospital. New York media reported that the officer was a lieutenant who was shot in the arm. The attack followed a shooting on Saturday night of a uniformed police officer who was sitting in his police van with his partner. Also read: Thai mass shooter killed at shopping mall, say security sources The gunman walked up to the vehicle and began a conversation with the two officers in the vehicle before suddenly opening fire, striking one policeman in the chin and neck, police officials said in a news conference on Saturday night. "This was an attempt to assassinate police officers," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said. "There is too much hatred being directed at our officers and it has to end." The officers did not return fire. The wounded officer's partner got in the driver's seat and drove him to the hospital. He is expected to survive, police said. A police spokesman said authorities are investigating whether the same shooter carried out both attacks. Authorities have not released the names of any of the officers involved. Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Twitter that those responsible for the attacks would be brought to justice. "NY's law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. These attacks are heinous," he said.

Two New York City police officers shot and wounded in separate attacks

Menswear designers debuted their fall/winter 2020 collections at New York Men's Day for New York Fashion Week: Men's on Monday (Feb. 3).

'Labor of love' at New York Fashion Week: Men's

One of the bustling cities of the world, the United States's Big Apple - New York - also happens to be the one battling the menace of rising air pollution.&nbsp;

Experts have found that spikes in New York's air pollution levels in the year 2018 could be attributed to Canadian wildfires and controlled agricultural burning in Canada and the southeastern US.&nbsp;

Experts believe that the rising incident of wildfires, fueled by climate change, is set to add to more pollution in years to come.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the British weather office came out with a report earlier this month stating that the co2 levels in the atmosphere will witness the biggest ever annual rise this year as a result of the devastating Australian bushfires.&nbsp;

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The meteorological office of the United Kingdom predicted that the impact of weather patterns on global ecosystems is also likely to go up by 10 per cent this year with the devastating Australian bushfires to account for about one-fifth of this rise.&nbsp;

An unusually long bushfire season has scorched an area one-third the size of Germany in Australia. While over 25 people have lost lives in the deadly blazes since September, an estimated 1 billion animals have been killed.&nbsp;

One of the bustling cities of the world, the United States's Big Apple - New York - also happens to be the one battling the menace of rising air pollution. Experts have found that spikes in New York's air pollution levels in the year 2018 could be attributed to Canadian wildfires and controlled agricultural burning in Canada and the southeastern US.

One of the bustling cities of the world, the United States's Big Apple - New York - also happens to be the one battling the menace of rising air pollution. Experts have found that spikes in New York's air pollution levels in the year 2018 could be attributed to Canadian wildfires and controlled agricultural burning in Canada and the southeastern US. Experts believe that the rising incident of wildfires, fueled by climate change, is set to add to more pollution in years to come. Meanwhile, the British weather office came out with a report earlier this month stating that the co2 levels in the atmosphere will witness the biggest ever annual rise this year as a result of the devastating Australian bushfires. Also read: Australian bushfires to fuel biggest annual rise in CO2 this year The meteorological office of the United Kingdom predicted that the impact of weather patterns on global ecosystems is also likely to go up by 10 per cent this year with the devastating Australian bushfires to account for about one-fifth of this rise. An unusually long bushfire season has scorched an area one-third the size of Germany in Australia. While over 25 people have lost lives in the deadly blazes since September, an estimated 1 billion animals have been killed.

Experts believe Canadian wildfires prompted spikes in New York's air pollution 

The trial of ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has begun in New York with graphic prosecution statements on his alleged crimes. Prosecutor Meghan Hast has said that he was a "seasoned" sexual predator with vulnerable actresses as his prey. His defence team defending him said that his actions were "consensual", including in one "loving" relationship.

Harvey Weinstein rape trial begins in New York

The United States will begin screening efforts at three US&nbsp;airports to detect travellers from the central Chinese city of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-new-cases-in-wuhan-virus-outbreak-275016">Wuhan</a> who may have symptoms of a new respiratory virus that so far has killed two people and infected 45 more, public health officials said on Friday.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/instances-of-binge-drinking-increasing-among-us-adults-study-275080">CDC</a>) said the screening at the San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles airports would begin on Friday and focus on travellers to the United States via direct or connecting flights from Wuhan.

So far, the new virus has spread outside of China to Japan and Thailand, and CDC officials said in a conference call with reporters that they expect more cases will be reported outside of China. The risk to Americans is deemed to be low, the CDC said.

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Dr. Martin Cetron, director of the CDC's Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, said the CDC will be sending about 100 additional staff to the three airports, Los Angeles International, San Francisco International, and New York's John F. Kennedy International to supplement existing staff at quarantine stations located at those airports.

Under the screening procedures, travellers from Wuhan will be taken to a separate area in the airport, where they will complete a questionnaire and be checked for fever. Those with symptoms will be asked additional health and exposure-related questions and those needing more follow-up will be referred to a designated healthcare facility for more testing.

The CDC said it may adjust screening procedures as the outbreak investigation continues.

The Chinese virus is a coronavirus, a large family of viruses that can cause infections ranging from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome, or <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mysterious-sars-like-virus-in-china-has-affected-hundreds-report-274962">SARS</a>, a highly infectious virus that originated in China in 2002 and eventually traveled to 37 countries, killing 774 people.

So far, health officials do not consider the new virus from China to be as lethal as SARS, but the investigation is evolving and much is still not known about whether the virus can spread easily from person to person.

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"This is the stage of the investigation where we need to proceed cautiously and be prepared for any eventuality," Dr. Nancy Messonnier, a CDC expert in respiratory diseases, said on the conference call.

"It's highly plausible" that there will be a case in the United States, Messonnier said. "That is why we are moving forward with this screening."

China health officials report that most of the patients infected with the virus have had exposure to a large market where live animals were present, suggesting the virus is new and has jumped from animals to humans.

It is still not clear how well the virus can be transmitted, but there are indications of some limited spread from person-to-person, CDC officials said.

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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-new-cases-in-wuhan-virus-outbreak-275016">World Health Organization</a> this week provided guidance to hospitals worldwide about infection prevention and control in case the new virus spreads. There is no specific treatment for the new virus, but antivirals are being considered.

The United States will begin screening efforts at three US airports to detect travellers from the central Chinese city of Wuhan who may have symptoms of a new respiratory virus that so far has killed two people and infected 45 more, public health officials said on Friday.

The United States will begin screening efforts at three US airports to detect travellers from the central Chinese city of Wuhan who may have symptoms of a new respiratory virus that so far has killed two people and infected 45 more, public health officials said on Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the screening at the San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles airports would begin on Friday and focus on travellers to the United States via direct or connecting flights from Wuhan. So far, the new virus has spread outside of China to Japan and Thailand, and CDC officials said in a conference call with reporters that they expect more cases will be reported outside of China. The risk to Americans is deemed to be low, the CDC said. Health screenings of travelers arriving from #Wuhan, China is part of a layered approach used with other public health measures already in place to slow and reduce possible spread of #2019nCOV into the United States. https://t.co/Ovg4CTFJWf — CDC (@CDCgov) January 17, 2020 × Dr. Martin Cetron, director of the CDC's Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, said the CDC will be sending about 100 additional staff to the three airports, Los Angeles International, San Francisco International, and New York's John F. Kennedy International to supplement existing staff at quarantine stations located at those airports. Under the screening procedures, travellers from Wuhan will be taken to a separate area in the airport, where they will complete a questionnaire and be checked for fever. Those with symptoms will be asked additional health and exposure-related questions and those needing more follow-up will be referred to a designated healthcare facility for more testing. The CDC said it may adjust screening procedures as the outbreak investigation continues. The Chinese virus is a coronavirus, a large family of viruses that can cause infections ranging from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, a highly infectious virus that originated in China in 2002 and eventually traveled to 37 countries, killing 774 people. So far, health officials do not consider the new virus from China to be as lethal as SARS, but the investigation is evolving and much is still not known about whether the virus can spread easily from person to person. According to the latest predictions from @CDCflu forecasting experts, flu activity is likely to remain elevated through late January. A #fluvaccine can be beneficial any time flu viruses are circulating, including after January: https://t.co/CeAX6Br1Xg — Dr. Nancy Messonnier (@DrNancyM_CDC) January 8, 2020 × "This is the stage of the investigation where we need to proceed cautiously and be prepared for any eventuality," Dr. Nancy Messonnier, a CDC expert in respiratory diseases, said on the conference call. "It's highly plausible" that there will be a case in the United States, Messonnier said. "That is why we are moving forward with this screening." China health officials report that most of the patients infected with the virus have had exposure to a large market where live animals were present, suggesting the virus is new and has jumped from animals to humans. It is still not clear how well the virus can be transmitted, but there are indications of some limited spread from person-to-person, CDC officials said. Q: What is a #coronavirus? A: Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) https://t.co/PKzKaO2yfK pic.twitter.com/mhEa7LFVhx — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) January 17, 2020 × The World Health Organization this week provided guidance to hospitals worldwide about infection prevention and control in case the new virus spreads. There is no specific treatment for the new virus, but antivirals are being considered.

US to screen passengers for new China coronavirus at three airports

Wall&nbsp;Street's major indexes fell from record highs on Friday after a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-impeachment-row-us-senate-in-stalemate-over-how-to-proceed-272003">US&nbsp;airstrike</a> in Iraq ratcheted up&nbsp;tensions&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Middle&nbsp;East&nbsp;and a bigger-than-expected contraction in the US&nbsp;manufacturing sector raised concerns of slowing economic growth.

Friday's decline put the benchmark <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indian-shares-slip-as-oil-jumps-after-us-air-strikes-in-middle-east-271832">S&amp;P&nbsp;500</a>&nbsp;in the red for the week, snapping a five-week&nbsp;winning&nbsp;streak&nbsp;for the index.

Demand for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/global-markets-oil-gold-safe-haven-assets-gains-as-us-strike-kills-iranian-commander-271901">safe-haven assets</a> soared as Iran vowed revenge for the killing of Qassem Soleimani, head of its elite Quds Force, in an airstrike authorized by US&nbsp;President Donald Trump.

In a further blow to US&nbsp;market sentiment, data from the Institute for Supply Management showed that US&nbsp;factory activity contracted in December by the most in more than a decade.

"There was a reinforcement of weak manufacturing activity and then you had the geopolitical spark," said Michael Antonelli, market strategist at Robert W. Baird in Milwaukee. "That's on top of the sentiment that the market has been overbought."

S&amp;P&nbsp;500&nbsp;bank stocks dropped 1.6 per cent&nbsp;as the news sent benchmark US&nbsp;bond yields&nbsp;to their lowest since December&nbsp;12.

Shares of airlines also tumbled as oil prices jumped about 3 per cent. American Airlines Group Inc&nbsp;shares dropped 5.0 per cent, while shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc fell 2.1 per cent.

Among the S&amp;P&nbsp;500's 11 major sectors, only real estate and utilities both considered defensive plays, ended higher.

In a sign of investor jitters, US&nbsp;stocks extended their fall following a false report of an attack on a US&nbsp;military base in Iraq.

Shares of US&nbsp;defence companies jumped on news of the airstrike that killed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-contributed-to-plotting-terror-attacks-in-new-delhi-london-trump-272027">Soleimani</a>. Northrop Grumman Corp&nbsp;shares climbed 5.4 per cent&nbsp;and Lockheed Martin Corp&nbsp;shares rose 3.6 per cent. The two provided the biggest boosts to the S&amp;P&nbsp;500.

The market disturbance following the strike could be fleeting, said Wayne Wicker, a chief investment officer of Vantagepoint Investment Advisers in Washington.

"We've looked at many types of conflicts over the last 20 years, and they've had much more of a short-term impact," Wicker said.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 233.92 points, or 0.81 per cent, to 28,634.88. The S&amp;P&nbsp;500 lost 23 points, or 0.71 per cent, to 3,234.85. The Nasdaq Composite&nbsp;dropped 71.42 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 9,020.77.

For the week, the Dow dipped 0.04 per cent, the S&amp;P&nbsp;500&nbsp;fell 0.17 per cent, and the Nasdaq rose 0.16 per cent.

Among advancers, Tesla Inc&nbsp;shares hit a record high and ended up 3.0 per cent&nbsp;after the automaker beat estimates for vehicle deliveries in the fourth quarter.

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc shares surged 11.3 per cent, the biggest percentage gain on the S&amp;P&nbsp;500, after the frozen foods supplier's quarterly results surpassed estimates.

Shares of retailer L Brands Inc&nbsp;rose 7.8 per cent&nbsp;after Bank of America upgraded its rating on the company's stock.

Declining issues outnumbered advancing ones on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/world-stocks-hit-all-time-high-after-trump-tweets-close-to-china-deal-267973">NYSE</a> by a 1.14-to-1 ratio. On Nasdaq, a 1.71-to-1 ratio favoured decliners.

The S&amp;P&nbsp;500&nbsp;posted 22 new 52-week highs and one new low. The Nasdaq Composite recorded 60 new highs and 15 new lows.

Volume on US&nbsp;exchanges was 7.47 billion shares, compared to the 6.87 billion average for the full session over the last 20 trading days.

Wall Street's major indexes fell from record highs on Friday after a US airstrike in Iraq ratcheted up tensions in the Middle East and a bigger-than-expected contraction in the US manufacturing sector raised concerns of slowing economic growth.

Wall Street's major indexes fell from record highs on Friday after a US airstrike in Iraq ratcheted up tensions in the Middle East and a bigger-than-expected contraction in the US manufacturing sector raised concerns of slowing economic growth. Friday's decline put the benchmark S&P 500 in the red for the week, snapping a five-week winning streak for the index. Demand for safe-haven assets soared as Iran vowed revenge for the killing of Qassem Soleimani, head of its elite Quds Force, in an airstrike authorized by US President Donald Trump. In a further blow to US market sentiment, data from the Institute for Supply Management showed that US factory activity contracted in December by the most in more than a decade. "There was a reinforcement of weak manufacturing activity and then you had the geopolitical spark," said Michael Antonelli, market strategist at Robert W. Baird in Milwaukee. "That's on top of the sentiment that the market has been overbought." S&P 500 bank stocks dropped 1.6 per cent as the news sent benchmark US bond yields to their lowest since December 12. Shares of airlines also tumbled as oil prices jumped about 3 per cent. American Airlines Group Inc shares dropped 5.0 per cent, while shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc fell 2.1 per cent. Among the S&P 500's 11 major sectors, only real estate and utilities both considered defensive plays, ended higher. In a sign of investor jitters, US stocks extended their fall following a false report of an attack on a US military base in Iraq. Shares of US defence companies jumped on news of the airstrike that killed Soleimani. Northrop Grumman Corp shares climbed 5.4 per cent and Lockheed Martin Corp shares rose 3.6 per cent. The two provided the biggest boosts to the S&P 500. The market disturbance following the strike could be fleeting, said Wayne Wicker, a chief investment officer of Vantagepoint Investment Advisers in Washington. "We've looked at many types of conflicts over the last 20 years, and they've had much more of a short-term impact," Wicker said. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 233.92 points, or 0.81 per cent, to 28,634.88. The S&P 500 lost 23 points, or 0.71 per cent, to 3,234.85. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 71.42 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 9,020.77. For the week, the Dow dipped 0.04 per cent, the S&P 500 fell 0.17 per cent, and the Nasdaq rose 0.16 per cent. Among advancers, Tesla Inc shares hit a record high and ended up 3.0 per cent after the automaker beat estimates for vehicle deliveries in the fourth quarter. Lamb Weston Holdings Inc shares surged 11.3 per cent, the biggest percentage gain on the S&P 500, after the frozen foods supplier's quarterly results surpassed estimates. Shares of retailer L Brands Inc rose 7.8 per cent after Bank of America upgraded its rating on the company's stock. Declining issues outnumbered advancing ones on the NYSE by a 1.14-to-1 ratio. On Nasdaq, a 1.71-to-1 ratio favoured decliners. The S&P 500 posted 22 new 52-week highs and one new low. The Nasdaq Composite recorded 60 new highs and 15 new lows. Volume on US exchanges was 7.47 billion shares, compared to the 6.87 billion average for the full session over the last 20 trading days.

S&P 500 snaps win streak as Middle East tensions push down Wall Street

The suspect involved in the knife attack at a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/an-act-of-domestic-terrorism-new-york-governor-on-knife-rampage-at-rabbis-home-270882">Hanukkah party in New York</a> denied all charges after appearing in court on Sunday.

Grafton Thomas, the alleged suspect, had entered a house in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mass-stabbing-reported-at-jewish-place-of-worship-in-new-york-270818">Monsey, Rockland County </a>on Saturday in New York and stabbed several people. Police later caught and detained Thomas in Harlem after stopping his car as&nbsp;he reportedly fled the scene.

"We have nothing to indicate at this time that there were other people (involved), but that will be part of a very lengthy, very methodical and thorough investigation," New York Police Department Commissioner Dermot Shea said.

Rockland County where the attack took place is largely a Jewish neighbourhood.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the attack was meant to create "harm, mass violence, generate fear based on race, colour, creed."

The incident was widely condemned with US President Trump tweeting that "Americans must all come together to fight, confront, and eradicate the evil scourge of anti-semitism."

There have been several incidents of anti-semitic attack in the New York and New Jersey in the past year.

According to the the New York Police Department&nbsp;there has been a twenty one per cent increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes this year. A Jewish body reported that at least ten anti-semitic incidents have taken in New York and New Jersey.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack while offering assistance to the victims.

"We send our best wishes for recovery to the wounded. We will cooperate however possible with the local authorities in order to assist in defeating this phenomenon," the Israeli prime minister said.

The suspect involved in the knife attack at a Hanukkah party in New York denied all charges after appearing in court on Sunday. Grafton Thomas, the alleged suspect, had entered a house in Monsey, Rockland County on Saturday in New York and stabbed several people.

The suspect involved in the knife attack at a Hanukkah party in New York denied all charges after appearing in court on Sunday. Grafton Thomas, the alleged suspect, had entered a house in Monsey, Rockland County on Saturday in New York and stabbed several people. Police later caught and detained Thomas in Harlem after stopping his car as he reportedly fled the scene. "We have nothing to indicate at this time that there were other people (involved), but that will be part of a very lengthy, very methodical and thorough investigation," New York Police Department Commissioner Dermot Shea said. Rockland County where the attack took place is largely a Jewish neighbourhood. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the attack was meant to create "harm, mass violence, generate fear based on race, colour, creed." The incident was widely condemned with US President Trump tweeting that "Americans must all come together to fight, confront, and eradicate the evil scourge of anti-semitism." There have been several incidents of anti-semitic attack in the New York and New Jersey in the past year. According to the the New York Police Department there has been a twenty one per cent increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes this year. A Jewish body reported that at least ten anti-semitic incidents have taken in New York and New Jersey. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack while offering assistance to the victims. "We send our best wishes for recovery to the wounded. We will cooperate however possible with the local authorities in order to assist in defeating this phenomenon," the Israeli prime minister said.

New York Hanukkah party attacker produced in court; denies charges

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday condemned the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/an-act-of-domestic-terrorism-new-york-governor-on-knife-rampage-at-rabbis-home-270882">knife rampage at a rabbi's home in New York</a>.&nbsp;

"Israel strongly condemns the recent displays of antisemitism including the vicious attack at the home of a rabbi in Monsey, New York, during Chanukah," Netanyahu tweeted out.&nbsp;

The Israeli prime minister wished recovery for the wounded and offered every possible help.

"We send our best wishes for recovery to the wounded. We will cooperate however possible with the local authorities in order to assist in defeating this phenomenon. We offer our assistance to every country," his tweet read.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, New York's governor said that the attack, wherein five people were stabbed, was an act of domestic terrorism.

"This is terrorism, it is domestic terrorism," Cuomo told reporters. "These are people who intend to create mass harm, mass violence, generate fear based on race, color, creed," Governor Andrew Cuomo said.&nbsp;

On Saturday, an assailant burst into a party at a Hasidic rabbi's home in New York and stabbed five people. Two of those stabbed were reported to be in a critical condition.&nbsp;

The victims were attending the Hanukkah celebration at the home of rabbi Chaim Rottenberg, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

The assailant was arrested in New York City's Manhattan borough.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday condemned the knife rampage at a rabbi's home in New York. "Israel strongly condemns the recent displays of antisemitism including the vicious attack at the home of a rabbi in Monsey, New York, during Chanukah," Netanyahu tweeted out.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday condemned the knife rampage at a rabbi's home in New York. "Israel strongly condemns the recent displays of antisemitism including the vicious attack at the home of a rabbi in Monsey, New York, during Chanukah," Netanyahu tweeted out. The Israeli prime minister wished recovery for the wounded and offered every possible help. "We send our best wishes for recovery to the wounded. We will cooperate however possible with the local authorities in order to assist in defeating this phenomenon. We offer our assistance to every country," his tweet read. Israel strongly condemns the recent displays of antisemitism including the vicious attack at the home of a rabbi in Monsey, New York, during Chanukah. — Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) December 29, 2019 × Meanwhile, New York's governor said that the attack, wherein five people were stabbed, was an act of domestic terrorism. "This is terrorism, it is domestic terrorism," Cuomo told reporters. "These are people who intend to create mass harm, mass violence, generate fear based on race, color, creed," Governor Andrew Cuomo said. On Saturday, an assailant burst into a party at a Hasidic rabbi's home in New York and stabbed five people. Two of those stabbed were reported to be in a critical condition. The victims were attending the Hanukkah celebration at the home of rabbi Chaim Rottenberg, news agency Reuters reported. The assailant was arrested in New York City's Manhattan borough. (With inputs from Reuters)

Strongly condemn recent displays of antisemitism: Netanyahu on knife rampage at rabbi's home in New York

New York's governor said a knife attack by an assailant who burst into a party at a Hasidic rabbi's home and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mass-stabbing-reported-at-jewish-place-of-worship-in-new-york-270818">stabbed five people late on Saturday</a> was an act of domestic terrorism.

Visiting the scene in Rockland County, about 30 miles (48 km) north of New York City, Governor Andrew Cuomo met on Sunday with victims who had been attending the Hanukkah celebration at the home of rabbi Chaim Rottenberg.

"This is terrorism, it is domestic terrorism," Cuomo told reporters. "These are people who intend to create mass harm, mass violence, generate fear based on race, color, creed."

Authorities said the assailant was arrested in New York City's Manhattan borough after fleeing from the scene in the small town of Monsey by car, but have given no other details on the suspect.

According to Yossi Gestetner, co-founder of the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council, the attacker had his face partially covered with a scarf when he stabbed five people, two of whom were in critical condition.

"One of the rabbi's children were also stabbed," Gestetner told reporters.

About a third of the population of Rockland County is Jewish, including a large enclave of Orthodox Jews who live in secluded communities.

The attack on the party, which was attended by dozens of people, followed a spate of anti-Semitic attacks in New York City and surrounding areas.

New York City's police department said on Friday its officers were stepping up patrols in heavily Jewish neighborhoods following a spate of anti-Semitic attacks.

"Hate doesn't have a home in our city," Mayor Bill de Blasio wrote on Twitter, calling the assaults attacks on all New Yorkers.

In more deadly recent attacks, a gunman killed a female rabbi and wounded three people during Sabbath services at Congregation Chabad in Poway, near San Diego, on the last day of Passover in April 2019.

Six months before that, a gunman killed 11 worshipers at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US&nbsp;history.

The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah commemorates the 2nd century BC&nbsp;victory of Judah Maccabee and his followers in a revolt against armies of the Seleucid Empire.

New York's governor said a knife attack by an assailant who burst into a party at a Hasidic rabbi's home and stabbed five people late on Saturday was an act of domestic terrorism.

New York's governor said a knife attack by an assailant who burst into a party at a Hasidic rabbi's home and stabbed five people late on Saturday was an act of domestic terrorism. Visiting the scene in Rockland County, about 30 miles (48 km) north of New York City, Governor Andrew Cuomo met on Sunday with victims who had been attending the Hanukkah celebration at the home of rabbi Chaim Rottenberg. "This is terrorism, it is domestic terrorism," Cuomo told reporters. "These are people who intend to create mass harm, mass violence, generate fear based on race, color, creed." Authorities said the assailant was arrested in New York City's Manhattan borough after fleeing from the scene in the small town of Monsey by car, but have given no other details on the suspect. According to Yossi Gestetner, co-founder of the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council, the attacker had his face partially covered with a scarf when he stabbed five people, two of whom were in critical condition. "One of the rabbi's children were also stabbed," Gestetner told reporters. About a third of the population of Rockland County is Jewish, including a large enclave of Orthodox Jews who live in secluded communities. The attack on the party, which was attended by dozens of people, followed a spate of anti-Semitic attacks in New York City and surrounding areas. New York City's police department said on Friday its officers were stepping up patrols in heavily Jewish neighborhoods following a spate of anti-Semitic attacks. "Hate doesn't have a home in our city," Mayor Bill de Blasio wrote on Twitter, calling the assaults attacks on all New Yorkers. In more deadly recent attacks, a gunman killed a female rabbi and wounded three people during Sabbath services at Congregation Chabad in Poway, near San Diego, on the last day of Passover in April 2019. Six months before that, a gunman killed 11 worshipers at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US history. The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah commemorates the 2nd century BC victory of Judah Maccabee and his followers in a revolt against armies of the Seleucid Empire.

An act of domestic terrorism: New York governor on knife rampage at rabbi's home

Several people sustained stab wounds at a Jewish place of worship in upstate New York late Saturday night, news agency AFP reported quoting a public affairs group said.

Several people sustained stab wounds at a Jewish place of worship in upstate New York late Saturday night, news agency AFP reported quoting a public affairs group said. "At 9:50 this eve, a call came in about a mass stabbing... It's the house of a Hasidic Rabbi. 5 patients with stab wounds, all Hasidic, were transported to local hospitals," the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council (OJPAC) tweeted. Two people were reportedly in critical condition, OJPAC added. CBS New York reported that a man brandishing a machete went into the rabbi's property in Monsey, New York State, an area with a large Jewish population, during a Hanukkah celebration and stabbed at least three people before fleeing. Yossi Gestetner, a co-founder of the OJPAC for the Hudson Valley region, told the New York Times one of the victims was a son of the rabbi. "The house had many dozens of people in there," Gestetner said. "It was a Hanukkah celebration." Saturday's stabbing follows a shooting earlier this month at a kosher deli in a New York suburb that authorities said was fueled in part by anti-Semitism. Six people were killed in the Jersey City attack, including the two suspects. (With inputs from AFP)

Mass stabbing reported at Jewish place of worship in New York 

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Six people, including one policemen and two suspects, were killed in an hours-long <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/florida-base-shooting-probe-trump-saudi-crown-prince-vow-to-cooperate-267259">shootout </a>near a cemetery and a grocery store in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon.&nbsp;

"Our officers were under fire for hours," Jersey City Police Chief Michael Kelly told reporters after the incident. Kelly also said that it is not immediately clear whether the act was a hate crime or terror-related.&nbsp;

The police chief said that the two suspects acted alone.&nbsp;

Kelly said that the shootout began during the noon at the cemetery and ended in the JC Kosher Supermarket.

The two suspected gunmen and three civilian victims were killed inside the supermarket and the slain police detective was found fatally wounded near the cemetery about a mile away from where the shooting apparently began as he tried to intercept one of the gunmen, the police chief said.&nbsp;

Kelly said that as per the investigation, the U-Haul vehicle might contain an "incendiary device," adding that the device is removed and under examination by the bomb squad.&nbsp;

Two more cops got injured in the shooting spree but were later released from the hospital after getting recovered.&nbsp;

New York Mayor Steven Fulop said that the police officer&nbsp;killed in the shootout was identified as Joe Seals, a married father of five children.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump, in a tweet, described the shootout "horrific" and expressed his condolences to the victims and their families.&nbsp;

"Just received a briefing on the horrific shootout that took place in Jersey City, NJ. Our thoughts &amp; prayers are w/ the victims &amp; their families during this very difficult &amp; tragic time.

"We will continue to monitor the situation as we assist local &amp; state officials on the ground," Trump wrote.

Immediately post the incident, all schools in Jersey city were placed on lockdown, which was later lifted in the afternoon, as per reports from local media and the mayor.&nbsp;

"I heard fighting outside, then 'Boom! Boom! Boom!'" a food store worker two blocks from the shooting said, reported the New York Daily News.&nbsp;

(with inputs from Reuters and AFP)

Six people, including one policemen and two suspects, were killed in an hours-long shootout near a cemetery and a grocery store in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon.

Six people, including one policemen and two suspects, were killed in an hours-long shootout near a cemetery and a grocery store in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon. "Our officers were under fire for hours," Jersey City Police Chief Michael Kelly told reporters after the incident. Kelly also said that it is not immediately clear whether the act was a hate crime or terror-related. The police chief said that the two suspects acted alone. Kelly said that the shootout began during the noon at the cemetery and ended in the JC Kosher Supermarket. The two suspected gunmen and three civilian victims were killed inside the supermarket and the slain police detective was found fatally wounded near the cemetery about a mile away from where the shooting apparently began as he tried to intercept one of the gunmen, the police chief said. Kelly said that as per the investigation, the U-Haul vehicle might contain an "incendiary device," adding that the device is removed and under examination by the bomb squad. Two more cops got injured in the shooting spree but were later released from the hospital after getting recovered. New York Mayor Steven Fulop said that the police officer killed in the shootout was identified as Joe Seals, a married father of five children. US President Donald Trump, in a tweet, described the shootout "horrific" and expressed his condolences to the victims and their families. "Just received a briefing on the horrific shootout that took place in Jersey City, NJ. Our thoughts & prayers are w/ the victims & their families during this very difficult & tragic time. "We will continue to monitor the situation as we assist local & state officials on the ground," Trump wrote. Immediately post the incident, all schools in Jersey city were placed on lockdown, which was later lifted in the afternoon, as per reports from local media and the mayor. "I heard fighting outside, then 'Boom! Boom! Boom!'" a food store worker two blocks from the shooting said, reported the New York Daily News. (with inputs from Reuters and AFP)

US shooting: Six killed, including one policeman in New Jersey

Singer Celine Dion treated fans with a performance while celebrating the release of her new album at Lips Drag Queen Show Palace Restaurant and Bar in New York City on Thursday night. 
 
A witness at the venue told a news agency&nbsp;that along with celebrating Dion's release of her newest album 'Courage',&nbsp;ten people also took part in a karaoke competition and following the wrap of the last singer, Dion appeared on stage to the disbelief of many in attendance, reported a news agency. 
 
Fans weren't notified Dion would be showing up, according to the insider, however around 12:15 a.m., the 'My Heart Will Go On'&nbsp;singer arrived and took photos with eager fans. 
 
''Celine&nbsp;talked a bit, left, but immediately came back and said she couldn't leave without giving us something," the eyewitness told ET, adding that the 51-year-old singer then sang her hit, 'Flying On My Own'. 
 
According to the outlet, Dion then addressed the audience while on stage and told the crowd she hopes they enjoy the album and she hopes her late husband and manager, Rene Angelil, likes it as well. She then put her hand in the air, the eyewitness told news agency. 
 
Grammy-winning singer said she felt motivated recently to get back on the road and create music for the first time since the death of Angelil in 2016.

Singer Celine Dion treated fans with a performance while celebrating the release of her new album at Lips Drag Queen Show Palace Restaurant and Bar in New York City on Thursday night.

Singer Celine Dion treated fans with a performance while celebrating the release of her new album at Lips Drag Queen Show Palace Restaurant and Bar in New York City on Thursday night. A witness at the venue told a news agency that along with celebrating Dion's release of her newest album 'Courage', ten people also took part in a karaoke competition and following the wrap of the last singer, Dion appeared on stage to the disbelief of many in attendance, reported a news agency. Fans weren't notified Dion would be showing up, according to the insider, however around 12:15 a.m., the 'My Heart Will Go On' singer arrived and took photos with eager fans. ''Celine talked a bit, left, but immediately came back and said she couldn't leave without giving us something," the eyewitness told ET, adding that the 51-year-old singer then sang her hit, 'Flying On My Own'. According to the outlet, Dion then addressed the audience while on stage and told the crowd she hopes they enjoy the album and she hopes her late husband and manager, Rene Angelil, likes it as well. She then put her hand in the air, the eyewitness told news agency. Grammy-winning singer said she felt motivated recently to get back on the road and create music for the first time since the death of Angelil in 2016.

Celine Dion surprises fans with performance at New York karaoke contest

A New York state judge on Thursday ordered U.S. President Donald Trump to pay $2 million (USD) for misusing his namesake charitable foundation, resulting in funds being distributed to his 2016 presidential campaign.

NY Judge fines U.S. Prez Trump with $2 million for misusing his namesake

One of the last five known concert posters from the Beatles 1966 Shea Stadium show is hitting the auction block.

Actor puts his rare Beatles' concert poster on the auction block

Up, up and away from street level - 1,131 feet (345 meters) in the air the finishing touches are being put on the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western hemisphere. Edge is being built as part of the new New York City's luxury Hudson Yards complex.

101 floors above Manhattan, a sky high outdoor deck is set to open

Citigroup Inc&nbsp;has named Peter Babej, the US&nbsp;bank's global head of financial institutions group, as its new Asia Pacific Chief Executive Officer, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.

Babej joined Citi in 2010 as co-head of the financial institution's group after having previously worked at Deutsche Bank&nbsp;and investment bank Lazard, according to the memo sent to staff by Citi global CEO Mike Corbat.

A spokesman for Citi in Hong Kong confirmed the contents of the memo.

Babej, who is currently based in New York and will relocate to Hong Kong, will replace Francisco Aristeguieta, who left Citi earlier this year to join custodian bank State Street Corp&nbsp;as chief executive of its international business.

Citi's business in the Asia Pacific is the second-largest region-wise in terms of revenue, outside of its home market of North America, and contributes around one-fifth of its revenues and nearly one-third of the bank's net income.

In the quarter ended September&nbsp;30, Citi's Asia Pacific revenue grew 7 per cent&nbsp;to $4.01 billion.

Babej has been involved in several Asia-focused merger and acquisition transactions in the financial sector, Corbat wrote in the memo, adding the new regional head will take over the role immediately.

"He will draw on his deep knowledge of the financial services landscape in Asia, where we continue to see great opportunities, including fast-growing digital adoption," Corbat said in the memo.

Citigroup Inc has named Peter Babej, the US bank's global head of financial institutions group, as its new Asia Pacific Chief Executive Officer, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.

Citigroup Inc has named Peter Babej, the US bank's global head of financial institutions group, as its new Asia Pacific Chief Executive Officer, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Thursday. Babej joined Citi in 2010 as co-head of the financial institution's group after having previously worked at Deutsche Bank and investment bank Lazard, according to the memo sent to staff by Citi global CEO Mike Corbat. A spokesman for Citi in Hong Kong confirmed the contents of the memo. Babej, who is currently based in New York and will relocate to Hong Kong, will replace Francisco Aristeguieta, who left Citi earlier this year to join custodian bank State Street Corp as chief executive of its international business. Citi's business in the Asia Pacific is the second-largest region-wise in terms of revenue, outside of its home market of North America, and contributes around one-fifth of its revenues and nearly one-third of the bank's net income. In the quarter ended September 30, Citi's Asia Pacific revenue grew 7 per cent to $4.01 billion. Babej has been involved in several Asia-focused merger and acquisition transactions in the financial sector, Corbat wrote in the memo, adding the new regional head will take over the role immediately. "He will draw on his deep knowledge of the financial services landscape in Asia, where we continue to see great opportunities, including fast-growing digital adoption," Corbat said in the memo.

Citigroup names Peter Babej as Asia Pacific Chief Executive: Memo

Office-sharing startup&nbsp;WeWork&nbsp;will&nbsp;open&nbsp;new&nbsp;locations in&nbsp;Singapore&nbsp;and the Philippines this year, it said, even as it seeks a $1 billion lifeline from its biggest-backer Softbank Group&nbsp;Corp&nbsp;for a major restructuring.

The&nbsp;New&nbsp;York-based startup, which abandoned an initial public offering last week over investor&nbsp;concerns about its valuation and business model, will&nbsp;open&nbsp;two&nbsp;new&nbsp;offices for&nbsp;co-working&nbsp;in&nbsp;Singapore&nbsp;and two in&nbsp;Manila.

It made the announcements on Wednesday and Thursday.

The plan to boost its footprint in the two Southeast Asian cities follows a reports that its parent, The We&nbsp;Company, was&nbsp;considering curbing expansion plans in China to&nbsp;control&nbsp;costs.

The loss-making start-up is looking to trim its workforce and slow expansion to preserve cash as it seeks alternative sources of funding, sources have told Reuters.

A&nbsp;WeWork&nbsp;spokeswoman said in an email on Thursday that the&nbsp;company was "strengthening&nbsp;WeWork's presence in the region".

WeWork&nbsp;now has 25 locations across Southeast Asia, 12 of them in&nbsp;Singapore.

Office-sharing startup WeWork will open new locations in Singapore and the Philippines this year, it said, even as it seeks a $1 billion lifeline from its biggest-backer Softbank Group Corp for a major restructuring.

Office-sharing startup WeWork will open new locations in Singapore and the Philippines this year, it said, even as it seeks a $1 billion lifeline from its biggest-backer Softbank Group Corp for a major restructuring. The New York-based startup, which abandoned an initial public offering last week over investor concerns about its valuation and business model, will open two new offices for co-working in Singapore and two in Manila. It made the announcements on Wednesday and Thursday. The plan to boost its footprint in the two Southeast Asian cities follows a reports that its parent, The We Company, was considering curbing expansion plans in China to control costs. The loss-making start-up is looking to trim its workforce and slow expansion to preserve cash as it seeks alternative sources of funding, sources have told Reuters. A WeWork spokeswoman said in an email on Thursday that the company was "strengthening WeWork's presence in the region". WeWork now has 25 locations across Southeast Asia, 12 of them in Singapore.

WeWork to open new co-working sites in Singapore and Manila

On Tuesday, 'Charging Bull' which is the iconic statue of Wall Street in New York took up as the target for the 'Extinction Rally' of climate protesters. Protesters rage on statue by pouring the fake blood all over the statue.

WION Wallet: Wall Street's iconic 'Charging Bull' became haunt of climate change protesters

A homeless&nbsp;man wielding a metal pipe beat four other&nbsp;homeless&nbsp;people to death Saturday in New York, police said.

A fifth man was hospitalised in a critical condition.

Police detained a 24-year-old male as the suspect in the attack in the Chinatown area of Lower Manhattan in the small hours of Saturday.

The victims were apparently asleep when they were set upon, said Michael Baldassano of the New York police department.

"The motive appears to be, right now, just random attacks," he told reporters. "No one was targeted by race, age, anything of that nature."

Every night more than 63,000 people sleep in the New York City shelter system, says the Bowery Mission, an advocacy group. But nearly 4,000 more sleep on the street, in the subway or in other public areas.&nbsp;

The group says factors causing homelessness include mental illness, substance abuse, lack of affordable housing and problems keeping a job.

A homeless man wielding a metal pipe beat four other homeless people to death Saturday in New York, police said. A fifth man was hospitalised in a critical condition.

A homeless man wielding a metal pipe beat four other homeless people to death Saturday in New York, police said. A fifth man was hospitalised in a critical condition. Police detained a 24-year-old male as the suspect in the attack in the Chinatown area of Lower Manhattan in the small hours of Saturday. The victims were apparently asleep when they were set upon, said Michael Baldassano of the New York police department. "The motive appears to be, right now, just random attacks," he told reporters. "No one was targeted by race, age, anything of that nature." Every night more than 63,000 people sleep in the New York City shelter system, says the Bowery Mission, an advocacy group. But nearly 4,000 more sleep on the street, in the subway or in other public areas. The group says factors causing homelessness include mental illness, substance abuse, lack of affordable housing and problems keeping a job.

Four homeless men in New York beaten to death

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