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Top Adviser to Iran's Khamenei Quarantined With Coronavirus Symptoms
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed 429 lives in Iran and infected more than 10,000 people, according to the latest toll from the health ministry.
US, UK Troops Among 3 Dead in Iraq Rocket Attack as US-led Coalition Responds
The attack threatens a dangerous escalation, with suspected US-led coalition air strikes promptly targeting Iran-aligned Iraqi fighters in neighbouring Syria.
Asian Markets Lose Early Puff as Coronavirus Uncertainty Casts a Pall
US markets had ended around five per cent higher on Tuesday after suffering their worst day since the 2008 meltdown and tracking a strong bounce across Asia.
US, Canadian Jets Intercept Russian Reconnaissance Aircraft
The two Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance aircraft on Monday entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, sparking the deployment of several NORAD aircraft including fighter jets, the command said.
Thousands of Passengers on Coronavirus-Hit Grand Princess Cruise Ship Wait Their Turn to Leave
After days of being forced to idle off the Northern California coast, the Grand Princess docked Monday at Oakland with about 3,500 passengers and crew, including at least 21 who tested positive for the new virus.
Oil Price Crash: Will it Affect the Move to Green Energy?
The plunging price of crude could prompt more people to use cars and planes rather than public transport, and encourage the purchase of bigger fuel-hungry models such as SUVs.
Afghanistan to Release 5,000 Taliban Prisoners if Violence Eases
The announcement came hours after the US said its forces had started pulling out of two bases in Afghanistan, in line with a deal signed between Washington and the Taliban in Doha last month aiming to end America's longest war.
Coronavirus Cases Rise to 19 in Pakistan, Partial Closure of Border with Afghanistan to be Extended
The Pakistan government has decided to extend the partial closure of the border with Afghanistan by another seven days.
A Day Without Women: Strikes in Mexico Follow Huge Rallies
The wildcat strike, dubbed "a day without us," is intended to show what life would be like if women vanished from society. It followed a series of massive protests on Sunday to mark International Women's Day.
California Prepares to Dock Cruise Ship With 21 Virus Cases
On the Grand Princess, Donna LaGesse and her sister-in-law Jackie Eilers had a small celebration in their cabin Saturday night after the captain announced the ship would soon dock.
Maldives Reports First Coronavirus Cases, 2 Employees Test Positive at Luxury Resort
The country's health ministry said two unnamed foreign nationals working at the deluxe Kuredu Island Resort, about 150 kilometres (95 miles) north of the capital Male, tested positive for COVID-19.
Iraq's Top Cleric's Sermon Cancelled over Coronavirus Scare, First since 2003 Fall of Saddam Hussein
Religious authorities had already closed the shrine of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Mohammed, where the sermon is usually delivered, to mitigate the risk of contagion.
Vatican Reports Its First Coronavirus Case, Suspends Outpatient Services at its Health Clinic
The Vatican was getting in touch with all those who had passed through the clinic, as per protocol, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
13 Italian Tourists Kept in Isolation Overnight in Amritsar, No Coronavirus Symptoms Shown
The tourists were asked not to leave their hotel rooms after they checked in on Thursday night. However, they showed no symptoms of the virus in the medical check-up done on Friday and were allowed to leave for Delhi.
Delhi Riots: Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Asks India to 'Confront Extremist Hindus and Their Parties'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's remarks comes two days after India summoned Iran's Ambassador Ali Chegeni in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the "unwarranted" comments by Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif over communal violence in the national capi...
Italy May Raise Coronavirus Support Spending to 5 bn Euros as Death Toll Jumps to 107: Minister
Rome was considering asking for a temporary suspension of the European Stability and Growth Pact.
