In Global Fight vs. Virus, over 1.5 bln Told
With masks, ventilators and political goodwill in desperately short supply, more than one-fifth of the world’s population was ordered or urged to stay in their homes Monday at the start of what could be a pivotal week in the battle to contain the coronavirus in the US and Europe.
Militant Ambush Kills at Least 70 Nigerian Soldiers
At least 70 Nigerian soldiers were killed in an ambush on their convoy by militant fighters in the restive northeast, military and security sources said Tuesday.
Boris Johnson: Britons Must Stay at Home
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered Britons on Monday to stay at home to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus in Germany: 22,600 Infected, 86 Deaths
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany has climbed by over 4,000 over the past 24 hours to 22,672, with the death toll reaching 86.
Iraq Lodges Formal Complaint with UN over US Airstrikes
Iraq said it has filed a formal complaint with the United Nations and the UN Security Council over the US’ bombings of the country’s security, military and civilian sites that left six people dead.
Italy Says Coronavirus Lockdown May Need to Be Extended
An unprecedented lockdown imposed on Italians last week to halt the spread of coronavirus might be extended if the incidence of new cases doesn’t slow, officials said on Wednesday.
Moscow Slams Allegation of Disinformation Campaign on Coronavirus
The West's Russophobic obsession should have abated amid the coronavirus pandemic but baseless accusations continue, Russia's presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia to Limit Flights to UK, US, UAE
Russia PM instructed the Transport Ministry to introduce temporary restrictions on flights to the UK, USA and the UAE from March 20.
Tokyo Olympics amid Coronavirus Possible?
Doubts are growing in Japan about the Tokyo Olympics, with growing opposition to holding them as scheduled and some urging officials not to risk lives.
Biden vs. Sanders as Primaries Goes on
Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois, and Arizona on Tuesday.