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Xi Jinping calls the new coronavirus "diabolical"

China has every opportunity to defeat the outbreak of a new coronavirus, said Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Beijing is confident in its ability to defeat the outbreak of a new coronavirus, said Chinese President Xi Jinping at a meeting with World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghbreyesus on January 28, Xinhua reported .

According to Xi Jinping, China has every opportunity to fight the virus.

The Chinese leader noted that Beijing welcomes WHO’s involvement in preventing and controlling the spread of coronavirus. He emphasized that China was ready to work together with WHO and the entire world community to protect regional and global health security.

According to Reuters , during the meeting, Xi Jinping called the new coronavirus "diabolical." 

For the first time, a new type of virus that causes SARS was confirmed on December 31, 2019 in Wuhan in the Chinese province of Hubei. The initial symptoms of the disease are fever and cough. As of January 29, it is known that  132 people died , the number of cases amounted to  more than 6 thousand.

On January 21, the National Health Commission of China  confirmed the 2019-nCoV coronavirus transmission  from person to person.

On January 23, the World Health Organization announced that  they would not yet declare a  public health emergency of international concern. On January 27, WHO corrected the global 2019-nCoV coronavirus risk assessment  from moderate to high .

In Ukraine, there was  not a single case of  virus infection as of January 28. Everyone who arrives at the Boryspil airport from China is measured temperature.

January 29, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine  said that cases of coronavirus, except for China, were reported in 15 countries.

Facebook introduced the ability to untie personal data from a profile

The new tool "Off-Facebook Activity" will allow you to hide data from third-party sites and services in which the profile on Facebook is used for authorization.

The social network Facebook introduces a tool for users that allows you to untie personal data from your profile. This was announced on January 28 by the founder of the company, Mark Zuckerberg, on the official Facebook blog.

It is noted that a tool called "Off-Facebook Activity" will allow you to hide data from third-party sites and services in which the Facebook profile is used for authorization.

Facebook will start displaying alerts in the newsfeed with a call to go through a privacy check that contains a link to an updated privacy check tool. This tool allows you to find out who can view your information, enable two-factor authentication and see which applications use your Facebook account information for authorization. Within a few weeks, Facebook plans to urge 2 billion people to pass the test.

Ukraine-EU Association Council praised the results on the path of Ukrainian European integration - statement

The EU welcomed the "ambitious plans" of the Ukrainian government and reiterated continued assistance to Ukraine. The Ukraine-EU Association Council also expressed support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the non-recognition of the annexation of Crimea.

The Ukraine-EU Association Council praised the results on the path of Ukrainian European integration. This is stated in a joint statement by the Ukrainian government and the Association Council, published on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on January 28.

"The Council noted the ambitious plans of the Ukrainian government and confirmed the continued assistance to Ukraine by the European Union. In addition, it appreciated the strengthening of political association, the economic integration of Ukraine with the European Union and specific results along this path, such as increased bilateral trade," statement.

The EU noted the progress of reforms in Ukraine and emphasized the need to continue them, in particular to create transparent and equal conditions for business and investment.

“The EU positively assessed the government’s steps towards bringing national legislation in the digital economy closer to European law. The EU reaffirmed its readiness to continue supporting the digital transformation of Ukraine,” the text says.

Also, "the parties separately note the importance of Ukraine as a strategic state in the field of gas transit."

"Ukraine and the EU emphasize the importance of further implementing reforms in the energy sector, in particular ensuring the independence of the energy regulator and the inspection of nuclear regulation, creating a competitive and transparent electricity market. The text of the document also speaks of the importance of the new gas directive and the need for Member States to observe joint gas rules "Continued in the government.

The association’s council noted that Ukraine had successfully “stabilized the macroeconomic situation” and also welcomed the steps taken by the Ukrainian authorities to “open the land market on the basis of the rule of law, the principles of transparency, justice and inclusiveness”.

The European Union also reaffirmed "unwavering support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders and positively noted Ukraine’s efforts for a peaceful settlement in the Donbas."

"The parties strongly condemned the violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, which began with acts of aggression of the armed forces of the Russian Federation since February 2014. The EU recalled that the duration of the sanctions against the Russian Federation continues to depend on the full implementation by the parties of the Minsk agreements, paying particular attention to the responsibility of the Russian The EU has reaffirmed its policy of not recognizing the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The EU has also condemned the worsening human rights situation Crimea. In a joint statement, the Association Council condemned the deterioration of the human rights situation in certain areas of the Lugansk and Donetsk regions, "the statement said.

The EU condemned the holding of the so-called local elections in Crimea, the construction of a bridge across the Kerch Strait without coordination with Ukraine, the opening of a railway link between the Russian Federation and Crimea, and the further militarization of the peninsula. The Association Council called on the Russian Federation to ensure unhindered and free navigation through the Kerch Strait in accordance with international law.

On September 16, 2014, the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU was  simultaneously approved by the Verkhovna Rada and the European Parliament . On July 11, 2017,  the ratification of the document was completed . On September 1, 2017,  it entered into full force . In 2020, Ukraine intends to  discuss updating the Association Agreement with the European Union , said Taras Kachka, Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture, Trade Representative of Ukraine.

In 2014, immediately after the annexation of Crimea, Russia launched armed aggression in eastern Ukraine. Fighting is conducted between the Armed forces of Ukraine on the one hand and the Russian army and Russian-backed militants, who control part of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, on the other. Officially, the Russian Federation does not recognize its invasion of Ukraine, despite the facts and evidence presented by Ukraine.

The sixth meeting of the Ukraine-EU Association Council was held on January 28 in Brussels .

The EU will consider the proposal of trump to resolve the conflict between Israel and Palestine

EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Josep Borrel said the EU welcomes the possible resumption of peace talks between Israel and Palestine after the initiative of US President Donald Trump. He stressed that the parties must comply with the terms of all relevant UN resolutions.

The European Union will study and evaluate the peace plan of US President Donald Trump to resolve the situation between Israel and Palestine. This is stated in a statement by the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Josep Borrel, released on January 28.

"The United States initiative provides an opportunity to renew critical efforts towards a coherent and viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," Borrell said.

According to him, in  Brussels they will consider proposals based on a firm and unified EU commitment to a negotiated and viable bilateral solution for the two states, taking into account relevant UN resolutions and internationally agreed parameters.

“The EU reaffirms its readiness to work towards the restoration of constructive negotiations to resolve all ongoing status issues and achieve a just and lasting peace. The EU calls on both sides to demonstrate, through policy and action, a genuine commitment to a two-state solution as the only realistic way to overcome the conflict,” Borrel said in a statement.

Trump’s plan , among other things, provides for the creation of a Palestinian state and investments worth more than $ 50 billion. Jerusalem will remain the "indivisible capital" of Israel, while the capital of the state of Palestine will be Al-Quds, which will include the eastern parts of Jerusalem, the document says. Trump has published a  map of the possible location of the  two states. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhu  supported Trump's plan . Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he says thousands of no to this initiative. He called the deal a "conspiracy" and a "slap of the century." According to him, Jerusalem is not for sale, and Palestine "will not kneel." 

Israel occupied the eastern part of Jerusalem after the 1967 war and considers the whole city to be its indivisible capital. The international community does  not recognize this  and insists that the status of the city should be determined during the Palestinian-Israeli peace talks. Palestinians, in turn, want to declare East Jerusalem the capital of their state.

The administrative capital of Israel is now located in Tel Aviv, and the Palestinian National Authority is based in Ramallah.

In 2014, Abbas  proposed making Jerusalem the  common capital of two states. On December 6, 2017, Trump  officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel  and announced the transfer of the U.S. Embassy to this city, after which relations between the U.S. and the Palestinian Authority were almost broken.