Delton the death toll from the Corona virus outbreak has surpassed that of the SARS epidemic of 20022003 the this as millions of Chinese prepared it returned to work on Monday Reuters ema Carthy has more on that story. Sorry about that terrified residents of a Northeastern Thai city have been reliving their ordeal after a gunman went on a shopping center shooting spree that left 29 people dead as the gunman rampage through Saturday afternoon shoppers barricaded themselves and toilets are hid under tables. The 16 hour spree ended by in the shooter's death by Thai security forces the prime minister of Thailand addressed the media on his troops use of force the shooter as high shooter appears a Thai soldier appears to have been angered by a land dispute a vigil for the victims was held on Sunday with monks chanting prayers. The movie industry's biggest awards ceremony of the Oscars is coming up the strong contenders to win Best Picture include. South Koreans had social satire parasite Quentin Tarantino's Once upon a time in Hollywood and the World War film 1917 the show will also have live performances by musicians going for best original song including Elton John. Randy Newman Chris the Mets are evil and Billy Eilish secretary of state Mike Pompei was warning American governors from across the country of the risks of doing business with China saying competition with China is happening on a federal state and local level and has consequences for u.s. Foreign policy and national security. You're listening to news. I will caucuses are behind them but Democratic presidential hopefuls head to the state of New Hampshire for Tuesday's primary there on the a.b.c. News show this week Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden admitted the odds there are against him winning the New Hampshire primary because their hometown favorites Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders competing with him in the race Democratic presidential candidate and Senator Elizabeth Warren said she's not taking campaign donations from billionaires because she doesn't want them to get a bigger voice in our democracy Ukraine's president has asked Pope Francis for help and securing the release of prisoners of war held by Russia and by Russia backed separatist fighters in eastern Ukraine a lot of mayors a Lenski made the request after a meeting with the pontiff at the Vatican on Saturday Russia annexed the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea in March 24 teen a month later fighting broke out in eastern Ukraine in a conflict that has killed more than 13000 people in displaced more than 1000000 Ireland began counting votes on Sunday in a national election that exit polls indicated would show a historic breakthrough for a left wing nationalist party Sion faint collecting roughly the same percentage of votes as 2 established parties the process now of forming a governing coalition in parliament will be complicated of the 2 leading parties say they won't govern wish and thing and look instead to smaller parties with him to form alliances. Iranian state television reported Sunday that Iran failed in an attempt to launch an Iranian made sofar satellite into the Earth's orbit a spokesman for the Iranian defense ministry space program told state t.v. That the satellite did not reach orbit as planned because it did not reach the necessary speed it is at least the 3rd a failed satellite launched by Iran since the start of the 29th start of 21000 program that Washington claims is helping to run to advance its ballistic missile capabilities and thus its ability to deliver nuclear warheads Iranian officials say the satellites primary mission is collecting imagery to study earthquakes prevent natural disasters and develop agricultural resources. Once again to our top story the death toll on mainland China from the Corona virus outbreak has now reached 811 that surpasses the number of deaths caused by the SARS pandemic of 20022389 people died of the illness on Saturday. And tonight is the Oscars the movie industry's biggest award ceremony in the United States 9 films are in the running for the Academy Awards biggest prize best picture I'm ricin Melson this is the u.n. Needs. But she and her husband can't get off the ship their quarantine this is Monday February 10th and this is v.o.a. Asia m I remember on his watch you did you were part of this program I had how do you do that you joined us on be away Asia face but also ahead the coronavirus has overtaken the SARS outbreak and the number of people it is killed if you go to a restaurant in Malaysia believe years spoke soul and preparation just about complete for tonight's Academy Awards in Hollywood it's all on today's the away Asia. They death toll on mainland China from the Corona virus outbreak reached 811 by late Saturday surpassing the number of deaths caused by the SARS pandemic of 2002 in 2003 according to Chinese officials 89 people died of the illness on Saturday alone according to China's National Health Commission Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome or SARS is believed to have killed more than 774 people and sickened nearly 8100 in China and the special administrative region of Hong Kong the commission reported that new infection cases dropped Saturday for the 1st time since February 1st to 2656 brutal of 37000 $198.00 Joseph Heisenberg a professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan told the Reuters News Agency that it was too early to say whether the epidemic was peaking too. The uncertainty in the number of cases he told Reuters even if reported cases might be peaking we don't know what's happening with an reported cases he added This is especially an issue in some of the more rural areas among the new fatalities are a u.s. Citizen and one China the epicenter of the outbreak officials at the American embassy in Beijing said that Saturday the embassy said that the 60 year old American died February 6th a Japanese to this and it's also reported to have died and who on a Birol pneumonia likely caused by the corona virus although that has not been confirmed the World Health Organization director Ted Rose nom de brézé s.s. Said Saturday it would sent an international team and then best the editors to China Monday or Tuesday Ted Rose did not name the team members saying the organization will publicize everything as soon as we're ready they w.h.o. Said Friday it's too early to confirm one Chinese officials believe that the outbreak is about to peak however the w.h.o. Public health specialist Mike Ryan said Saturday the number of new cases in the bay region province of which Rwanda is the capital had stabilized over the past 4 days which may reflect he said the impact of control measures put in place hung conk began in forcing Saturday a 14 day quarantine for arrivals from mainland China Hong Kong after more than 2000 medical workers walked off the job earlier this week on Saturday Japan confirmed 3 new infectious cases aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship Mord off Japan raising the total 26483700 passengers who are confined aboard this ship base a 14 day quarantine 14 days as the virus is incubation period we get more now from below is Marianna Diyala. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 2 of the people who were aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship had traveled to China recently and were displaying the respiratory symptoms the other 2 were members of the same family and are being evaluated as a precaution the c.d.c. Director says the level of coronavirus exposure risk depends on where the passengers have traveled it's complicated because these cruise ships you really dependent on the place of origin of there's been a rise in the number of confirmed the coronavirus cases on another cruise ship docked off Japan where around 3700 people remain confined to their cabins Philip and gay quarter are currently on board the cruise liner we think it'll push reservedly. 14 days it's safe to do 14 days I don't think. To be here for that right to turn our Japanese officials say $61.00 people have now tested positive for the disease on the quarantined ship Meanwhile Americans continue to be evacuated from Move On a total of 800 Americans have been brought out of the city and charted planes the 1st charter flight departed with one on January 28th 2 subsequent flights departed on February 5th yesterday on February 6th 2 additional evacuation flights departed he says distilled Department has helped deliver 800 tons of donated supplies to China and he's ready to do more today at the direction of the secretary of state I'm pleased to announce the United States government is prepared to spend up to $100000000.00 in existing funds to assist China and other impacted countries as well as the World Health Organization to contain and combat the novel coronavirus in Hong Kong a small group gathered to commemorate the death of Dr Li when young ha. His doctor who had warned about the possible spread of a new virus in was on in early December of last year we feel very sad that you don't tell me who is the 1st whistle and 000000 not calling out. Virus. Or he just tried to tell the truth for what the 34 year old often Molly just died on Friday in will Hans central hospital after contracting to a deadly new strain of violence Miami. Says on Friday u.s. President Donald Trump prays Chinese President Xi Jinping separates to combat the coronavirus as she faces mounting domestic criticism following the virus related death of that position who issued the early warning about the outbreak after a Friday phone conversation would she Trump praise China's response and said she was leading what will be a very successful operation we invite you to read more of a top story by following us on Facebook at v.o.a. Asia then the v.o.a. News dot com website. These are among the top headlines you find right now would be only News dot com a tiny soldier who shot dead at least 29 people in the northeastern region of that country Saturday afternoon was killed by security forces Sunday after a 12 hour standoff the u.s. Military in Afghanistan confirm Sunday at least 2 of its soldiers were killed 6 others wounded when I have them partner turned his gun on the u.s. Secretary of state Mike pump a it was warning American governors from across the country of the risks of doing business with China saying competition with China is happening on a federal state and local level and it has consequences for u.s. Foreign policy and national security. Rights groups and researchers have welcomed Thailand's decision to cancel a Beijing back project to dredge and blow open a hole in the dam in the make hunger feel way Asia continues many u.s. Companies are collectively holding their breath wondering if Chinese factories will open Monday China extended the Lunar New Year holiday because of the outbreak of the corona virus highlighting again how China is the world's manufacturing capital Michelle Quinn reports from San Francisco. Michael Brandon relies on a host of factories in China to custom manufacture products such as this pests zapper he is waiting to see the effect the corona virus outbreak has on the many outstanding factory orders he has in China next week factories will be returning and I think that point will know if in fact there's there's a coronavirus issue. One of the factories he works with is outside of behind the city in China that has been on a lockdown for several weeks it makes pet products we're lucky at this point we don't have a current order with up each year u.s. Companies expect Chinese factories a slowdown around the Lunar New Year holiday but because of the coronavirus the Chinese government extended the holiday affecting many factories the South Korea automaker 100 I temporarily suspended production because of a short supply of parts made in China pharmaceutical auto electronics and retail could be most hit highlighting a harsh reality there are not a lot of alternatives for u.s. Companies that rely on Chinese manufacturing what impacts China impacts the Bay Area and so whatever is economically or culturally or from a health perspective impact on China or never really and economically impact the Bay Area James Bolton is the director of operations at Pablo designs a lady and design company in San Francisco most of its products are manufactured in China this Sunday night as Chinese workers are supposed to be back at work Bolton plans to be on line I will probably be we chatting with all of my contacts on China and try to understand the real impact of the shutdown as well as the official one of the shutdowns as China grapples with the coronavirus experts say it's unclear. How much the virus will disrupt the global supply chain shall Clint be away News San Francisco. Happening now in Asia hundreds of 1000000 mind nationalist rallied in that country's commercial capital Sunday in a show of support for the military that amid tensions between the civilian government and the army the head of all but actions expected later this year stay up to date would be a way you're listening to be away Asia. A smoking ban in all malaysian eateries is sparking controversy particularly now that it's being enforced the ban officially began a year ago but violators started getting penalized only recently they put a bomb has more at his open air food court each worried thermal why enjoys time with her family she says now that the new smoking ban is being enforced the atmosphere. All right so you say it's not how deep was my the idea being a year ago a new law was implemented that prohibits smoking in all eateries nationwide at the time smoking was already banned in air conditioned restaurants but the new law also banned smoking within 3 meters of any table or chair at all indoor and outdoor eateries after one year phase impaired authorities are no longer just warning violators since January they've issued more than 5000 tickets with fines ranging from the cloven of $35.00 to $85.00 the National Cancer Society of Malaysia fully supports the law as well as the enforcement all but. $20000.00 people die of smoking related illnesses each year in Malaysia smoking as well as passive smoking which is 2nd smug causes 50 kinds of cancer heart diseases and it was diabetes as well this mental illness is the new law directly effects Malaysia's popular semi enclosed food courts but some of these eateries complain the new law has cut business by 20 percent and want open air food courts to be allowed to have a smoking area every week. Because they have a small small beings on board of the median of this Mocha Henry want does not smoke but still thinks the law has gone too far here but you just don't get all the smoke I mean you get like the hell so I do it is we bending people Ok Stephen Long sat in a food court table wouldn't let cigarette until other customers objected there's a lot of people complaining about secondhand smoke but I have a friends a ladies who wish to India. And they have a. In the hilling 2nd hand smoke for 50 years maybe 60 years is still alive for nonce my kids who are exposed to 2nd hand smoke in homes as well as offices. Thing. Kristoff smoking related diseases like 20 to 30 percent. Here. And may be your choice just like but it's not someone else's choice to be exposed to secondhand smoke with enforcement of the new law it's a debate that the smoke free air advocates appear to be waiting. For v.o.a. News Kuala Lumpur Malaysia coming your way preparations for the Sunday night Academy Award show you're listening to v.o.a. Asia. Away Asia is on Twitter followers to v.o.a. Asia for developing stories in Asia perhaps close to you Twitter feed also has updates on programmes you can hear and see with links to easily find them with v.o.a. Asia also follow radio programme host peel away Stephenson and the away moment v.o.a. Asia Twitter were always online for you. This news alert from v.o.a. Indian held Kashmir was hit by a general strike Sunday called by the separatist jungle Kashmir Liberation Front to mark the anniversary of the death of a Kashmir a man who was executed for his part of an attack on India's parliament in 2001. You're listening to the away Asian. In or weary Afghanistan there is youthful exuberance on one of the country's many Snowy Mountains snowboarders say they're part of a generation eager to move on from violence and conflict be always a Russia buddy as more. Young people on a snowy mountain on the outskirts of Kabul look to change perceptions about Afghanistan as though boarding a. Yes no warning is the new face of Afghanistan and we established it to show this new face to the world so they can see that a country where there is fighting and ethnic problems is not only all about war. Afghan mujahideen once used this hillside on Coreg mountain to rain down artillery and rockets on Kabul during the country's civil war in the 1990 s. Now it's a place of laughter a top 60 centimeters of snow one that inspires thoughts and dreams of the future. In this new generation of Afghanistan that you see has a different vision for this country they want development we are optimistic that when the Taliban come they should come with a vision for a more progressive Afghanistan. Not everyone shares that optimism. If the Taliban come back snowboarding becomes impossible Taliban are not sports friendly people they want neither peace nor sports if they return we won't be able to snowboard. Political concerns aside young people here live in the moment practicing a sport that brings them joy. When I see people traced for the sport that boys and girls feeling and falling down again and again and still keep playing on it I really believe it has a bright future and we can make something out of it. Kabul is one of only 2 areas in Afghanistan with enough security to offer winter sports fighting throughout the country between the Taliban and us Afghan allies rages on while the United States and Taliban negotiate to sign a peace agreement. A roster of Assadi v.o.a. News Washington. This news break down below in each of the Philippines confirmed on Sunday that African swine peeper infections that spread in the south of the country which accounts for nearly a 3rd of the nation's $12800000.00 pig herd additional cases of also been identified in some northern provinces according to the Department of bank recalled to visit b. Only Asia on youtube Instagram and Twitter the 92nd the cademy awards ceremony takes place in Los Angeles Sunday in the city is just finishing up the last minute preparations for the event and Jay Leno back to Saturday and has the story it's narrated by Anna Rice. People Greg Donovan the bus into Hollywood chairs and people give me pieces of the carpet every year everyone has traveled to Los Angeles from long shot it's been who dream to see Hollywood games. I want to see there's at least one on this piece that's a McDonald's kills caught up a lot of tourists say their money is on the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to get the best picture because it is about old Hollywood and the tragedies it has seen an addition to the. Glamorous and well to say come on if you truly got it right Frank even before you tell him I don't write you news. We're more on this is still a commitment. Many consider the smartphone a technological wonder with that you can communicate with family and friends as well as listen to music check the weather or latest news and with the built in g.p.s. Keep yourself from getting lost what many would consider a good smartphone feature is a way forward to help keep yourself healthy from most smartphone manufacturers are concerned with regulatory issues a feature like this would bring scientists at the University of Cincinnati have developed a smartphone app on the medical system that would be able to monitor and detect and number of health conditions th