Abe to designate coronavirus illness as infectious

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says his government plans to add infections of the new coronavirus to the list of designated infectious diseases.
NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash
US authorities say retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in southern California on Sunday.
China virus toll spikes despite massive lockdown
The toll from China's viral epidemic spiked on Monday to 80 dead with hundreds of new infections despite unprecedented quarantines and travel lockdowns, as foreign governments scrambled to help their trapped citizens.
China withdraws as host of Olympic qualifiers
A women's Olympic qualifying soccer tournament scheduled for next month in Nanjing, China, will be moved to Sydney, Australia, over concerns about the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Over 2,000 infected with new coronavirus worldwide
Authorities in China are scrambling to contain the deadly new strain of coronavirus. The virus has so far killed 56 people in China, and it is spreading rapidly around the world.
Boeing 777X completes first flight
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has conducted the first test flight of a large passenger jet, the 777X.
Trump lawyers begin defense in impeachment trial
Lawyers for US President Donald Trump have begun their defense in his impeachment trial, saying the president "did absolutely nothing wrong."