VOA60 World 1-22 PM english - Iraqi protestors block Baghdad’s Mohammad Qasim bridge and burn tires.

Hong Kong: The city’s Department of Health on Wednesday confirmed its first case of the new strain of coronavirus, which has been spreading in mainland China. The virus has killed 17 people in China and infected more than 400. U.S.: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accuses White House lawyers of making "discrete and demonstrable factual errors," during day one of the impeachment trial, while Democrats and Republicans clash on whether or not to subpoena witnesses. Iraq: Protestors block Baghdad’s Mohammad Qasim bridge and burn tires in reignited anti-government protest movement to pressure authorities into implementing reforms. Italy: Luigi Di Maio, head of Italy’s anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S), announced his resignation as party leader. He will retain his role as Italy’s Prime Minister. Greece: Thousands protest migrant camps on the Greek island of Lesbos, demanding immediate removal of asylum-seekers. The Island’s largest camp of Moria hosts more than 19,000 asylum seekers.