News Archives for World - 2020-03-06

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World

Italy reports 49 more coronavirus deaths, toll at 197

The total is the second-highest in the world after China. Italy also saw its number of COVID-19 infections grow by

Published 06 Mar, 2020 11:15pm

World

US ready to collect DNA from detained migrants

But technology has since advanced, making it easier to carry out the tests, the Department of Justice said. Th

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:53pm

Middle East

Bethlehem under lockdown after virus cases confirmed

The Church of the Nativity, built on the site that Christians believe was the birthplace of Jesus, was closed on Th

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:43pm

World

Pompeo speaks of 'Wuhan virus' despite China's protests

And in a news conference on Thursday, Pompeo highlighted $37 million in US aid for countries hit by "the Wuhan viru

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:30pm

World

Canada trade deficit with US narrows

The agency had previously reported a much smaller trade deficit in December, but in a revised statement it noted hi

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:28pm

World

No agreement on oil production cuts at OPEC meeting: Russia

But the decision hinged on agreement by the so-called OPEC+ countries led by Russia, the world's second larges oil

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:21pm

World

UK ex-minister hits out over 'no platforming' at Oxford

"They should stop hiding and start engaging. #FreeSpeech," she wrote on Twitter. "Oxford is committed to freed

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:10pm

World

International tourist arrivals to drop 3pc due to virus: UN

This will lead to an estimated loss of $30-50 billion (29-45 billion euros) in international tourism receipts, the

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:10pm

Africa

Suicide attackers strike outside US embassy in Tunis

An explosion rocked the Berges du Lac district where the embassy is located around midday, causing panic among pede

Published 06 Mar, 2020 02:38pm

World

Global stock markets succumb to coronavirus fears as cases spread

European shares opened sharply lower, with travel stocks bearing the brunt. Germany's DAX slid 3.5%, Britain

Published 06 Mar, 2020 02:16pm

World

Attack in Kabul kills at least 27 people, wounds dozens

"The attack started with a boom, apparently a rocket landed in the area, Abdullah and some other politicians ... es

Published 06 Mar, 2020 01:24pm

Asia

South Korea to void visas of Japanese visitors in virus retaliation

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday announced that foreign arrivals who have recently been in China or S

Published 06 Mar, 2020 01:09pm

World

Iran reports 17 new coronavirus deaths, 124 in total

"We have confirmed 1,234 new cases, which is a record in the past few days," health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jah

Published 06 Mar, 2020 01:05pm

Asia

Adviser to Iran's foreign minister dies of coronavirus

The novel coronavirus has also claimed the lives of other high-profile Iranian officials, including Mohammad Mirmoh

Published 06 Mar, 2020 11:51am

Europe

Serbia announces first coronavirus case

"There is no need to panic, you have to behave in accordance with the authorities' recommendations," added the mini

Published 06 Mar, 2020 11:40am

Europe

Netherlands record first death in coronavirus outbreak

The number of novel coronavirus cases in the world is approaching 100,000 and more than 3,300 have proved fatal.

Published 06 Mar, 2020 11:22am

World

India faces imminent danger from social disharmony, says ex-PM Manmohan Singh

Former PM says the country’s situation is “very grim and morose.” Singh blames Indian government for the unres

Published 06 Mar, 2020 11:05am

World

Vatican reports first case of coronavirus inside its walls

A Vatican spokesman said the case was diagnosed on Thursday and that services in Vatican clinics had been suspended

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:11am

World

Afghan political leader Abdullah escapes attack on Kabul ceremony

Afghan officials say two people were killed and 18 wounded at the event. The Taliban said in a statement they

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:05am

World

US weekly jobless claims fall; labour market weathering coronavirus for now

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting the labour market was on solid footing despite the coronavirus outbreak, which has stoked financial market fears of a recession and prompted an emergency interest rate cut