News Archives for World - 2020-03-22

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World

US Senate fails to advance trillion-dollar rescue package

The bill failed by a 47-47 vote when it needed 60 to pass, despite intense negotiations between Republicans, Democr

Published 22 Mar, 2020 11:36pm

World

Trump orders emergency medical stations for coronavirus hotspots

Trump told a news conference that he had told the FEMA emergency management agency to set up the medical stations i

Published 22 Mar, 2020 11:34pm

World

Egypt's Sisi says govt handling coronavirus crisis 'transparently'

The country's health ministry has so far recorded 10 deaths out of 294 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 disease, but

Published 22 Mar, 2020 07:29pm

World

Greece to impose nationwide lockdown over virus

Greece's prime minister said the restrictions will come into force from 6:00 am local time (0400 GMT) on Monday, an

Published 22 Mar, 2020 07:10pm

World

Italy sees 651 new virus deaths, toll nears 5,500

The latest daily toll was smaller than Saturday's record 793 fatalities but still the second-highest registered dur

Published 22 Mar, 2020 06:42pm

World

Merkel in quarantine after meeting virus-infected doctor

"The Chancellor has decided to quarantine herself immediately at home. She will be tested regularly in the coming d

Published 22 Mar, 2020 06:24pm

World

US Treasury secretary says coronavirus relief plan calls for $4 trillion

Under one component of the plan a "significant package working with the Federal Reserve. America is enduring i

Published 22 Mar, 2020 01:51pm

Middle East

Iran rejects Trump's virus aid offer as toll jumps to 1,685

Speaking in a televised address, Khameini charged in a message directed at Washington: "No one trusts you. You are

Published 22 Mar, 2020 01:20pm

Europe

World ramps up restrictions as virus cases top 300,000

The pandemic has sparked fears of a global recession, prompting governments to unleash gigantic emergency measures

Published 22 Mar, 2020 01:14pm

Middle East

Gaza confirms first two COVID-19 cases

Following the confirmed cases, a World Health Organization (WHO) delegation arrived in Gaza to assess the situation

Published 22 Mar, 2020 01:09pm

Africa

Nigeria tightens rules to stem COVID-19 spread

Congregations at places of worship are hereby restricted to a maximum of 50 persons at any given time," it added.

Published 22 Mar, 2020 01:04pm

Middle East

Iraq on total lockdown until March 28 over virus fears

Many had feared a potential influx of cases from neighbouring Iran, where 1,685 people have died after contracting

Published 22 Mar, 2020 01:00pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

Since 1900 GMT on Saturday, there were 1,702 new deaths reported and 28,674 new cases globally. Italy, which r

Published 22 Mar, 2020 12:56pm

Asia

Indonesia confirms 64 new coronavirus cases, 10 new deaths

Nine coronavirus patients have recovered, health ministry spokesman, Achmad Yurianto said, bringing the total numbe

Published 22 Mar, 2020 09:45am

Asia

Thailand reports 188 new coronavirus cases, brings total to nearly 600

Most of the new cases were found in Bangkok and were among young people who continue to have social activities, whi

Published 22 Mar, 2020 08:06am

Asia

China reports first new local virus case in four days

China reported 46 new virus cases, with all but one brought in from other countries. For the three consecutive days

Published 22 Mar, 2020 05:32am

World

McConnell: US Congress closer to $1 trillion economic rescue deal

Some expected the talks to spill well into the night on the unprecedented relief-and-stimulus legislation. The

Published 22 Mar, 2020 05:27am

World

Australia announces nearly $40 billion in virus relief

Small businesses and non-profits will receive cash subsidies of up to Aus$100,000, unemployment payments will be te

Published 22 Mar, 2020 05:19am

Europe

Spain PM warns 'very hard days ahead' as virus toll tops 1,300

The number of infections across the country also shot up to 24,926, the health ministry said in a statement, adding

Published 22 Mar, 2020 05:11am

World

Shame on you, Britain tells coronavirus panic-buyers

Britain on Saturday told people who were panic-buying and hoarding food due to the coronavirus outbreak to calm down, pointing to a video on social media showing an exhausted nurse driven to tears by finding shelves bare after her shift.