
The total number of coronavirus infections surpassed 17,000 nationwide in China with the fatalities now exceeding the SARS outbreak-related deaths in 2002-2003. Meanwhile,Turkish andSyriantroops tradeddeadlyfire inSyria's northwest on Monday.
Here are the top ten stories of the day.
Death toll in coronavirus rises to 361 as man dies in Philippines
The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday as authorities continued to grapple with the virus. Read more
Turkey and Syrian regime engage in deadly flare-up
Turkish andSyriantroops tradeddeadlyfire inSyria's northwest on Monday. Read more
Social media apps are fighting misinformation surrounding coronavirus
Social media platforms such asFacebook,Twitter, Youtube andTiktok are taking steps to address false information about the deadly coronavirus on them. Read more
Bushfire smoke blows into Australia's capital as fire threat eases
Bushfires eased nearAustralia'scapital, Canberra, on Monday, as temperatures dipped, but officials warned heavysmokewas set to blow into the city with a shift in the wind.
Spray planes can counter worst locust outbreak in eastern Africa: United Nations
Small planes that can spray pesticides are the only effective way to combat the worst locusts outbreak in 70 years inKenya,according to theUnited Nations. Read more
Chinese authorities ignored early reports of 'mysterious' coronavirus by doctor: Report
A Chinese doctor namedhad warned about a ''mysterious illness'' which had struck seven patients at a hospital on December 30 2019. Read more
'Britain will prosper': Prime Minister Johnson sets out tough terms for EU talks
Prime MinisterBorisJohnsonwill layouthis negotiatingtermsfortalkswith theEuropean Union on Monday, saying Britain will prosper even if he cannot strike his preferred trade deal. Read more
Palestinians should come to the table and negotiate: Kushner on Middle East peace plan
Jared Kushner,said that if Palestinians are unable to meet the conditions thenthe US wouldn't be able to get "Israel to take the risk to recognize them as a state." Read more
NFL Super Bowl: After leading Chiefs to Super Bowl win, the future belongs to Mahomes
The Kansas City Chiefs ended a 50-year Super Bowl drought with its win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in the NFL's 100th season. Read more
Today is National Sickie Day: 8.6 million claimed sick days last year due to 'painful' jobs
A recent survey suggested that 8.6 million people claimed sick days last year because they thought their jobs were ''too painful''. Read more