News Archives for World - 2020-02-23

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Asia

Malaysia's Anwar says partners trying to bring down govt

"Even though there is no announcement tonight, the information I get... there is an attempt towards it (changing th

Published 23 Feb, 2020 11:11pm

Middle East

Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Gaza fence: army

"Twenty launches were identified from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory," a military statement said. "Th

Published 23 Feb, 2020 11:10pm

Europe

Italy announces third death linked to coronavirus: official

Italy became the first country in Europe to announce a death from coronavirus on Friday, when a 78-year-old man die

Published 23 Feb, 2020 11:08pm

World

Upbeat Trump leaves for 'biggest event' ever in India

Despite a first term dogged by near constant scandals and investigations, Trump feels he can win against the growin

Published 23 Feb, 2020 11:07pm

Middle East

Netanyahu backs legalisation of recreational cannabis

It allows tightly-regulated use of the drug for medicinal purposes and its cultivation and export by government-lic

Published 23 Feb, 2020 11:06pm

Africa

Togo president's camp claims victory as challenger claims 'fraud'

After voting ended on Saturday, troops briefly surrounded the homes of opposition candidate Agbeyome Kodjo and a ke

Published 23 Feb, 2020 11:03pm

World

Coronavirus puts 'fragile' global recovery at risk: IMF to G20

"The COVID-19 virus -- a global health emergency -- has disrupted economic activity in China and could put the reco

Published 23 Feb, 2020 11:02pm

Europe

Armenia says will close border with Iran over virus

"There is no reason to be overcome by panic," he added. Iran on Sunday became the country with the highest con

Published 23 Feb, 2020 11:02pm

World

Earthquake kills nine in Turkey, injures dozens in Iran

In Turkey, the earthquake was felt mostly in the eastern district of Baskale in Van province on the Iran border.

Published 23 Feb, 2020 11:01pm

World

AQAP confirms death of leader, appoints successor: SITE

SITE said that Batarfi has appeared in many AQAP videos over the past several years and appeared to be Rimi's deput

Published 23 Feb, 2020 11:00pm

Europe

Sandstorm forces closure of airports on Spain's Canary Islands

Some flights briefly resumed Sunday morning before airports were shuttered again. Located off the coast of Mor

Published 23 Feb, 2020 10:55pm

World

29 injured in 'bomb attack' at pro-Abiy rally in Ethiopia

The incident occurred in the town of Ambo, located roughly 100 kilometres (62 miles) west of the capital, Addis Aba

Updated 23 Feb, 2020 11:25pm

World

Coronavirus puts global recovery at risk: IMF to G20

Global growth was poised for a modest rebound to 3.3 percent this year, up from 2.9 percent last year, Internationa

Published 23 Feb, 2020 04:51pm

World

Trump says he would sign a peace deal with the Taliban

"Yes," Donald Trump told reporters at the White House as he prepared to depart on a trip to India. "I would put my

Published 23 Feb, 2020 03:37pm

World

Iran's enemies tried to use coronavirus to impact vote: Khamenei

The final results announced by the Interior Ministry on state TV showed hardline loyalists close to Khamenei gained

Published 23 Feb, 2020 01:39pm

World

Coronavirus is communist China's 'biggest health emergency': Xi

The new coronavirus has drawn comparisons to the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak of 2002-2003 whi

Published 23 Feb, 2020 01:08pm

Middle East

Seven dead in Turkey after earthquake hits Iran border area

Iranian officials said it had been felt in Iran but that there were no immediate reports of deaths. Crisscross

Published 23 Feb, 2020 09:03am

Asia

South Korea reports two more coronavirus deaths, 123 new cases

The national toll of 556 cases is now the second-highest outside of China, apart from the Diamond Princess cruise s

Published 23 Feb, 2020 05:03am

World

Thai IPO tests waning market enthusiasm

A major initial public offering will test Thailand's waning enthusiasm for new listings. Shares in Central Retail, Thailand's largest retailer, opened flat on their debut on Thursday, matching its issue price of 42 baht per share. Strong cornerstone inves