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World News Hits on Wednesday


Wed 26 Feb 2020 | 11:18 AM
Ahmad El-Assasy

SEENews reviews the most dominating headlines of the daily world news. The most popular news hits came as follows:

Panasonic to Exit Solar Cell Production at Tesla's NY Plant; Ops Unaffected, NY Says

Panasonic Corp (6752.T) plans to exit solar cell production at Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) New York plant, the latest sign of strain in a partnership where Panasonic’s status as the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker’s exclusive battery supplier nears its end. (Reuters)

Coronavirus: Outbreak Spreads in Europe from Italy

Several European countries have announced their first coronavirus cases, with all appearing to be linked to the growing outbreak in Italy. (BBC)

Military Funeral to be Held for Hosni Mubarak Wednesday

Reliable sources announced that Former Egyptian President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak will receive a military funeral tomorrow, Wednesday after Dhuhr noon prayer at El-Mosheer Tantawy Mosque, in the fifth settlement (El Tagamoa El Khames). (SEENews)

Deadly Riots Rock Delhi for Days as Religious Groups Clash in Indian Capital

At least 20 people have been killed during days of violence in the Indian capital Delhi, where groups of Hindus have been clashing with Muslims protesting a controversial new citizenship law. (Euronews)

‘Immense Time Pressure’: EU, Britain Brace for ‘Hard’ Post-Brexit Trade Talks

As the start of highly-anticipated talks between the UK and Europe looms, the sides are putting efforts into drawing up clear-cut negotiating lines that will better cater to their post-Brexit trade interests now that Britain’s porce from the EU has entered a transition period. (Sputnik)

Sanders Pressed on Medicare Math, Biden Guarantees a Win: How Each Candidate Fared at Crucial South Carolina Debate

Sen. Bernie Sanders largely evaded criticism in last week's debate. But Tuesday night, the Democratic frontrunner wasn't so lucky. (USA Today)

Rivals Pepper Sanders with Barrage of Attacks during a Raucous Debate

Sen. Bernie Sanders faced questions about his congressional record and costly proposals from his fellow Democratic presidential rivals as they sought to derail his march toward the party’s nomination. (The Washington Post)

CDC Warns It Expects Coronavirus to Spread in U.S.

Federal health authorities said they now expect a wider spread of the new coronavirus in the U.S. and are preparing for a potential pandemic, though they still are unsure about how severe the health threat could be. (The Wall Street Journal)