Boko Haram Attacks Army Camp in Niger , Killing 8
Eight soldiers are dead and three others are missing in northeastern Niger following an attack by Boko Haram on an army camp, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday.
Refugees pact with EU needs update; Turkey says
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says a 2016 refugee deal between Turkey and the European Union (EU) needs to be updated.
Trump Coronavirus Test not Confirmed
US President Trump has not been tested for the novel coronavirus, the White House said in a statement late Monday.
Temporary Hospitals in Wuhan Shut
China has closed all of the temporary hospitals built in Wuhan – the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic – to house patients who caught the deadly virus, state media reported.
Italy set quarantine measures
Italian citizens have been told to stay at home and avoid all non-essential travel as quarantine measures were extended to the whole of Italy to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Iran urges UN to end violence against Muslims in India
A large group of student organizations of Iran, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and individuals have penned a letter to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, asking her to take decisive action to end the ongoing wave of violent attacks and brutality against Muslims in India.
Biden Holds Double-Digit Lead over Sanders Nationally
Former US Vice President Joe Biden has built a double-digit lead over rival Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) countrywide among likely Democratic voters, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
Ashraf Ghani Sworn In for Second Term
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was sworn in for a second term on Monday.
Zero New Covid-19 Cases Outside Hubei
China has reported zero cases of infections with the new coronavirus Covid-19 outside Hubei Province, the epidemic’s epicenter, for the first time since the outbreak started.
EU Considering Taking in 1,500 Migrant Children
The EU is considering taking in up to 1,500 migrant children who are currently housed in Greek camps, Germany said Monday.