News Archives for World - 2020-03-03

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World

US death toll from coronavirus rises to nine

Nationwide, there are more than 100 confirmed cases, on both coasts and in the Midwest. All of the deaths have

Published 03 Mar, 2020 10:59pm

World

Tornadoes tear though Tennessee, 22 dead

Devastation could be seen across the rubble-strewn state capital Nashville, where a tornado touched down shortly af

Published 03 Mar, 2020 10:56pm

World

Resurgent Biden aims to blunt Sanders bid on Super Tuesday

Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren were also on the ballot as voter

Published 03 Mar, 2020 10:21pm

World

Trump holds phone call with Taliban political chief Baradar

Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he had "a very good talk with the leader of the Taliban," wit

Published 03 Mar, 2020 10:18pm

Africa

Togo court confirms president's election triumph

The former prime minister, alleged "serious irregularities" in voting, including ballot stuffing and the use of fak

Published 03 Mar, 2020 10:15pm

World

In Sanders country, many supporters fear he can't win

From there, first as a mayor in the 1980s, then as a member of the House of Representatives and the Senate, Sanders

Published 03 Mar, 2020 10:15pm

Europe

Coronavirus now well-established in Iran: WHO

"Like in some other countries, the disease is now well-established," he said. "Doctors and nurses have concern

Published 03 Mar, 2020 10:11pm

Asia

Unravelling of the Iran nuclear deal

Iran has always denied its nuclear programme has any military dimension. Iran in May 2019 announces its first

Published 03 Mar, 2020 10:10pm

World

Barnier says Brexit trade talks 'going well'

"The negotiations are going well," Barnier told reporters. "In the first phase we are trying to see clearly, precis

Published 03 Mar, 2020 03:56pm

World

IAEA chief demands 'clarifications' on Iran's nuclear programme

It comes on the same day as the IAEA issued two reports, one on Iran's current nuclear programme and the other deta

Published 03 Mar, 2020 03:54pm

World

Turkey, Russia face off in Syria as fighting escalates, plane shot down

It was the third Syrian warplane Turkey has shot down since Sunday in an escalating campaign against President Bash

Published 03 Mar, 2020 01:42pm

World

G7 finance officials pledge all possible steps to beat coronavirus

Officials pledged actions including fiscal measures where appropriate to support the global economy. Global st

Published 03 Mar, 2020 01:18pm

World

Taliban attack Afghan army bases, throwing peace talks into doubt

The intra-Afghan negotiations are due to begin March 10 according to a US-Taliban deal signed in Doha on Saturday,

Published 03 Mar, 2020 01:13pm

World

Iran says 77 now dead from coronavirus

In all, 2,336 people have been infected, including 835 new cases -- the biggest increase in a single day since the

Published 03 Mar, 2020 01:06pm

World

Coronavirus in Numbers: The Story Data Tells Us

The worst is over for China in terms of new cases Coronavirus is about to explode in USA with tests becoming b

Updated 05 Mar, 2020 11:23am

World

Muslim community undergoes shared suffering after enduring pain of others: Research

Researchers call this phenomenon ‘vicarious trauma’ a condition to experience pain that other people have faced.

Published 03 Mar, 2020 11:40am

World

UNHCR files application in Indian SC over CAA

The application by the UNHCR comes at a time when a clash between the protesters over the controversial bill took t

Published 03 Mar, 2020 10:26am

World

U.S. charges two Chinese nationals with helping N.Korea steal millions in cryptocurrency

The two Chinese allegedly laundered cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers between December 2017 and April 2

Published 03 Mar, 2020 09:17am

World

India's Modi is considering quitting social media

"Thinking of giving up my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube," the PM tweeted.

Published 03 Mar, 2020 05:27am

World

Abu Dhabi, Wizz Air to launch new low-cost carrier

New low-cost airline Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is to launch operations from the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi in the second half of 2020, the partners in the venture announced Monday. State-owned Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company and Budapest-base