News Archives for World - 2020-03-12

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World

Trump defends ban on travel from Europe as virus worsens

Europe's epicentre Italy confirmed a grim milestone as its death toll passed 1,000, while neighbouring France annou

Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:41pm

World

White House contenders slam Trump handling of coronavirus crisis

Public health experts have rebuked authorities for downplaying the pandemic and lagging far behind other hard-hit c

Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:40pm

World

Coronavirus: latest developments worldwide

The worst affected countries are mainland China with 80,793 cases, with 3,169 deaths and 62,793 people cured. Italy

Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:39pm

Financial

Australian shares set to open lower; NZ slumps a record 6pc

The local share price index futures fell 7.2pc, a 411.6-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index clos

Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:30pm

World

Up to 150 million Americans could get coronavirus: US projection

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib made the remarks during a hearing of the House of Representatives with members of the p

Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:25pm

World

Israel's Netanyahu orders schools closed, calls for unity gov't

We are altering our internal routine in order to handle an outside threat, the threat of the virus, Netanyahu said

Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:22pm

Africa

Sudan stops visas and flights for 8 countries including Egypt over coronavirus

Sudan stopped visa issuances and flight services to eight countries including neighbour Egypt and Italy over fears

Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:20pm

Europe

First person dies from coronavirus in Norway, PM says

Since Norway's first case of the virus was confirmed on Feb. 26, the total number of infected people had risen to 6

Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:18pm

World

'Unnecessary events' big events should be scrapped: Merkel

"That is a call to all," she said, noting that "where possible, social contact must be avoided". While acknowl

Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:17pm

World

New York bans gatherings of more than 500 on coronavirus fears

Broadway theaters in Manhattan will have to start observing the new rules on Thursday night, Cuomo told reporters a

Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:15pm

World

Disneyland in California to close over virus

No cases of the virus had been reported at the resort, it added. Disney-themed parks in Asia have also closed

Updated 12 Mar, 2020 10:45pm

Europe

Facing coronavirus spread, Romania's president makes new push to form government

He will meet the parties separately from 1100 GMT on Friday and was expected to nominate a prime minister later, pr

Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:14pm

Asia

Indian police took part in last month's deadly attacks against Delhi Muslims: NYT report

"His (Modi's) party has embraced a militant brand of Hindu nationalism and its leaders have openly vilified Indian

Published 12 Mar, 2020 04:13pm

World

Putin may extend term over 'threats to Russia', coronavirus

During a rare and unscheduled appearance in parliament on Tuesday, Putin stunned both the general public and the es

Published 12 Mar, 2020 02:58pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia goes on lockdown over coronavirus fears

Umrah pilgrims and those on visit visas have been instructed to leave Saudi Arabia within 72 hours. Pakistan I

Published 12 Mar, 2020 12:14pm

World

Trump stops Europe flights, China says coronavirus could end by June

Chinese officials say the global spread of coronavirus could be over by June if other nations applied similarly agg

Published 12 Mar, 2020 11:39am

World

Coronavirus a 'catastrophe' for Paris tourist industry

Saidi runs the Monsieur Saintonge, a four-star hotel in the heart of the hip Marais district, which has seen booki

Published 12 Mar, 2020 11:38am

World

Iran says it has asked IMF for $5bn emergency funding to fight coronavirus

Kristalina Georgieva has stated that countries affected by COVID-19 will be supported via Rapid Financial Instrumen

Published 12 Mar, 2020 11:34am

World

Myths about Coronavirus - WHO says all these rumors are FALSE

WHO states coronavirus can transmit in both hot and cold weather. The virus does not spread through mosquito b

Published 12 Mar, 2020 11:32am

World

South Korea adds 114 virus cases, warns on Seoul cluster

Around 100 people linked to a call centre in the city have tested positive for the virus in recent days.

Published 12 Mar, 2020 11:27am

World

'Strong but necessary actions': Trump suspends travel from Europe to US to halt spread of coronavirus

"The new rules will go into effect Friday at midnight," Trump said. The ban will apply only to foreign nationa

Published 12 Mar, 2020 04:54am

World

Lufthansa to cancel 23,000 flights in April over virus

German airline Lufthansa said Wednesday it would cancel 23,000 flights across the group, a 50-percent reduction, as it tries to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus crisis.