US Virus Death Toll Hits 11 ; Feds Investigate Nursing Home
Federal authorities announced an investigation of the Seattle-area nursing home at the center of an outbreak of the new coronavirus as the US death toll climbed to 11, including the first fatality outside Washington State.
Turkey Deploys 1000 Police at Greek Border to Stem Push-Back of Migrants
Turkey is deploying 1,000 special police forces along its border with Greece on Thursday to halt the pushback of migrants toward its territory, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said, adding that 164 migrants had been wounded by Greek authorities.
Afghan Political Rivals Divided over Release of 5000 Taliban Prisoners
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's main political rival supports a Taliban demand for the release of thousands of their prisoners before they will take part in peace talks with the government, his spokesman said Thursday.
Coronavirus takes 11 lives in US
Federal authorities announced an investigation of the Seattle-area nursing home at the center of an outbreak of the new coronavirus as the US death toll climbed to 11.
Saudi extends ban on Umrah pilgrimage over coronavirus
Saudi Arabia has extended the ban on its citizens and other residents of the kingdom from performing Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca or visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.
UAE-Backed Separatists Prevent Saudi Troops from Entering Yemen’s Aden
The UAE-backed separatists prevented Saudi forces from entering the Yemeni port of Aden, a report said.
Attack on Quneitra, Homs repelled
Syrian air defense units intercepted and shot down several Israeli missiles attack over the country’s provinces of Quneitra and Homs.
Russia reacts to IAEA’s request from Iran for additional access
Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov reacted to the IAEA’s request from Iran for clarification or access to additional locations for taking environmental samples.
Trump Says Establishment Dems Came Together to Crush Bernie Sanders
US President Trump blasted the Democratic Party Wednesday, saying its moderate wing united to destroy Sen. Bernie Sanders in Super Tuesday’s primary races.
WHO Warns of Mask Shortages As Virus Cases Rise Worldwide
Countries rushed to protect their supply of masks on Wednesday as panic buying, hoarding and theft spread over fears of the deadly coronavirus epidemic, with global health officials warning that stocks of protective gear were rapidly dwindling.