Italy PM says coronavirus ‘tsunami’ won’t leave any EU state untouched – source
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte told his fellow European Union leaders on Tuesday that coronavirus was causing a “socio-economic tsunami” across Europe and that dedicated bonds may be needed to cushion the hit, an Italian government source said.
Qatar closes part of the industrial area for 14 days over coronavirus – state TV
Qatar closed part of the Industrial Area for 14 days over fears of coronavirus spread, with salaries being paid for employees working in the closed part, Qatar’s high committee for crisis management said in a press conference aired on state TV on Tuesd…
China expels American journalists over escalating spat with U.S.
China announced early on Wednesday that it was retaliating against U.S. restrictions on Chinese journalists, with actions that include rescinding the press credentials of American correspondents with the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washingt…
Brazil records first coronavirus death as Congress suspends session
Brazil on Tuesday reported its first confirmed death from the coronavirus outbreak, and tests were underway on four other possible victims of COVID-19, as Congress canceled a joint session due to mounting fears about the fast-moving disease.
Russia’s Putin orders April vote on constitutional changes despite coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a nationwide vote on constitutional amendments, which would allow him to run again for president, on April 22, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, despite the spread of the coronavirus.
British shoppers step up panic buying: industry sources
Panic buying by British shoppers over coronavirus is getting worse despite appeals for calm, and supermarket bosses are concerned the government is yet to get to grips with the magnitude of the crisis, industry sources told Reuters.
Bolivia closes borders, suspends international flights – government
Bolivia will close its borders to non-residents and suspend all international flights to combat the spread of coronavirus, the interim government announced on Tuesday.
Sudan orders arrest of former foreign minister over 1989 coup
The Sudanese prosecutor’s office on Tuesday ordered the arrest of former foreign minister Ali Karti for his role in the 1989 coup which brought Omar al-Bashir to power.
Deserted St Patrick’s Day streets highlight Irish hospitality woes
Publican David Chawke should have been frantically pulling pints on Tuesday in the middle of his busiest day of the year as the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade passed his central Dublin bar, The Bank.
Ireland to add 100 ventilators a week as coronavirus cases hit 292
Ireland’s health service is finalizing contracts to add 100 ventilators per week to meet the demand from coronavirus cases that the country’s prime minister has forecast could reach 15,000 by the end of the month.
