News Archives for World - 2020-02-29

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Europe

Turkey raises migrant pressure on EU over Syria conflict

Dozens of other migrants landed on Greek islands in dinghies after crossing from the Turkish coastline. Turkey

Published 29 Feb, 2020 10:15pm

Asia

Malaysia in crisis as Mahathir rejects new PM

It capped a week of turmoil that began when Mahathir's "Pact of Hope" alliance collapsed and he resigned as prime m

Published 29 Feb, 2020 10:05pm

Middle East

Iran reports new surge in coronavirus cases

"Given the rumours and false and contradictory content that may be published from satellite networks or media which

Published 29 Feb, 2020 10:05pm

World

Afghans greet US-Taliban deal with unease and optimism

Afghans have long sought an end to the onslaught of bombings and airstrikes over the past 18 years, but as the acco

Published 29 Feb, 2020 04:36pm

World

Japan's Abe vows fresh emergency package against virus

The plan comes as the government ramps up its response to the virus, which has infected at least 230 people across

Published 29 Feb, 2020 01:37pm

World

US 'will not hesitate to nullify' agreement if Taliban break deal: Pentagon chief

Pentagon chief comments came as the US signed an accord with the Taliban in Doha, laying out a timetable for a full

Published 29 Feb, 2020 01:35pm

World

US to completely withdraw from Afghanistan in 14 months: Historic US-Taliban peace deal signed in Qatar

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo witnessed the signing.
This deal will pave way for US troop numbers to drop to

Updated 29 Feb, 2020 03:15pm

World

Qatar confirms first coronavirus case

Qatar on Thursday repatriated a number of its citizens from Iran -- which is battling the worst outbreak outside Ch

Published 29 Feb, 2020 12:32pm

World

Iran dismisses 'rumours' as virus deaths jump to 43

Since it announced its first coronavirus deaths, Iran has scrambled to bring the outbreak under control, shutting s

Published 29 Feb, 2020 11:49am

World

NATO chief visits Afghanistan as US, Taliban to sign deal

Stoltenberg was to participate in a Kabul media conference later Saturday with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and US

Published 29 Feb, 2020 11:10am

World

Malaysia's Mahathir out as PM as rival wins power

Muhyiddin Yassin will be sworn in on Sunday, royal officials said, after a week of turmoil that followed the collap

Published 29 Feb, 2020 11:04am

World

Erdogan vows to keep doors open for refugees heading to Europe

Turkey started allowing Syrian refugees to cross to Greece as a means to pressure European governments over the Syr

Published 29 Feb, 2020 10:51am

World

Mexico confirms first three cases of coronavirus, linked to Italy

The three men -- two in Mexico City and one in the northern state of Sinaloa -- are all believed to have visited no

Published 29 Feb, 2020 10:50am

World

'Afghan peace deal a victory for the Taliban', says Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef ahead of Qatar ceremony

The US and Taliban are set to sign the deal that could signal the end of the US's longest war after nearly two year

Published 29 Feb, 2020 10:45am

World

Bill Gates pledges up to $100mn to combat coronavirus in South Asia, Africa

He also called on developed countries to help less wealthy nations prepare for the coronavirus. As of Friday,

Published 29 Feb, 2020 09:18am

World

US, Taliban to sign historic peace deal today

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to witness the signing of the agreement. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmoo

Published 29 Feb, 2020 06:28am

World

EU receives Turkey 'reassurances' over migrant deal: Borrell

The EU has received "reassurances" from the Turkish foreign minister that Ankara will stick to its side of a deal restricting migrant flows to Europe, the bloc's diplomatic chief said Friday.