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Coronavirus Worst Crisis since WWII , UN Boss Says as Deaths Surge 01 Apr 2020

Coronavirus Worst Crisis since WWII , UN Boss Says as Deaths Surge

The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic continued to worsen Wednesday despite unprecedented lockdowns, as the head of the United Nations sounded the alarm on what he said was humanity’s worst crisis since World War II.

Nujaba Warns US of Painful Response from Iraqi Forces 01 Apr 2020

Nujaba Warns US of Painful Response from Iraqi Forces

Representative of the secretary-general of Iraq’s al-Nujaba Movement, a major Shiite resistance group, warned the US that the Iraqi forces are fully prepared to give a crushing and painful response to any aggressive military action.

Russian Plane Takes Off for US with Coronavirus Help Onboard 01 Apr 2020

Russian Plane Takes Off for US with Coronavirus Help Onboard

A Russian military transport plane took off from an airfield outside Moscow early on Wednesday and headed for the United States with a load of medical equipment and masks to help Washington fight coronavirus, Russian state TV reported.

Coronavirus Epidemic ‘Far from over’ in Asia 31 Mar 2020

Coronavirus Epidemic ‘Far from over’ in Asia

The coronavirus epidemic is “far from over” in the Asia-Pacific region, and current measures to curb the spread of the virus are buying time for countries to prepare for large-scale community transmissions, a WHO official said on Tuesday.

Nineteen Killed in Massive China Forest Fire 31 Mar 2020

Nineteen Killed in Massive China Forest Fire

Eighteen firefighters and one forestry guide died while fighting a huge forest fire in southwestern China, the local government said Tuesday.

North Korea Says US Will Not Drop Hostile Policy 30 Mar 2020

North Korea Says US Will Not Drop Hostile Policy

North Korea said the United States will not drop its hostile policy even though their two leaders have a “special relationship”, state media KCNA said on Monday.

Beiranvand Interview among 5 Classic Interviews 30 Mar 2020

Beiranvand Interview among 5 Classic Interviews

Over the years, the-AFC.com and its social media platforms have brought Asian football fans the biggest names from across the Continent as they share their insight and experience of the beautiful game, as well as indulging in some light-hearted humor.

Iranian students to return from Italy 30 Mar 2020

Iranian students to return from Italy

Iranian official says upon obtaining the required permits, it will bring back to Tehran students requesting to return from Italy.

Nature’s Day at Home amid coronavirus outbreak 30 Mar 2020

Nature’s Day at Home amid coronavirus outbreak

No entry is allowed into forest parks across Iran on the national Nature's Day (this year falling on April 1) due to the coronavirus spread.

World Athletics Wishes Iran’s Hadadi Full Recovery 29 Mar 2020

World Athletics Wishes Iran’s Hadadi Full Recovery

The World Athletics, the sport’s global governing body, wished Iranian discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi a full and swift recovery.