Pompeo says U.S. citizen detained in Iran since 2018 released on medical furlough
U.S. citizen Michael White who has been detained in Iran since 2018 has been released on Thursday on medical furlough, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, adding that the U.S. navy veteran was currently under the custody of the Swiss government.
Israelis ordered to stay at home to halt coronavirus spread – Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday tightened a national stay-at home policy, announcing guidelines aimed at halting the spread of the coronavirus would now be enforced by police under emergency orders.
Exhausted Dutch minister leading coronavirus fight quits
The minister leading the Dutch government’s fight against the coronavirus resigned on Thursday, a day after collapsing from exhaustion during a parliamentary debate on the epidemic.
Canada-U.S. border to close as early as Friday, millions trying to return home
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that he expects the closure of the United States-Canada border to come into effect overnight on Friday and was working with domestic carriers to bring home citizens stranded overseas.
Canada’s foreign minister self-isolates after new symptoms, awaits test outcome
Canada’s foreign minister is isolating himself after showing “new, flu-like symptoms” less than 14 days after coming back from overseas, Francois-Philippe Champagne said on Twitter on Thursday.
Coronavirus patients flood hospitals in Swiss canton next to Italy
The southern Swiss canton of Ticino on the border with Italy is being swamped with coronavirus patients and authorities are battling to find enough intensive care beds, a top public health official said on Thursday.
Rich world pumps aid as coronavirus deaths in Italy overtake China
The world’s richest nations poured unprecedented aid into the global economy on Thursday as coronavirus cases ballooned in the new epicentre Europe, with the number of deaths in Italy outstripping those in mainland China where the virus originated.
Georgia closes all shops except groceries, pharmacies, petrol stations – PM
Georgia closes all shops except for groceries, pharmacies and petrol stations in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said on Thursday.
CDC reports 10,491 coronavirus cases, 150 deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday reported 10,491 cases of coronavirus, an increase of 3,404 from its previous count, and said the death toll had risen by 53 to 150, the biggest one-day jump so far.
UK PM Johnson says: we may have to consider going further in London
Britain may have to impose stricter measures in London to tackle the coronavirus because compliance with the government’s advice in parts of the capital has been patchy, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday.
