Paris makes former Brazil president Lula an honorary citizen
Paris city hall made Brazil’s former leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva an honorary citizen on Monday, in a likely blow to his political enemy President Jair Bolsonaro whose relationship with France has deteriorated.
Senegal confirms first coronavirus case: health ministry
Senegal’s health minister on Monday announced the first case of coronavirus in the country, the second case in sub-Saharan Africa after one was confirmed in Nigeria last week.
U.S. prepares for more coronavirus cases with focus on testing
Authorities across the United States on Monday prepared for more cases of illness caused by the new coronavirus after a second fatality over the weekend, with the emphasis on ratcheting up the number of available test kits.
EU in dilemma over Turkey, but says migrants must not be allowed in
The European Union’s chief executive, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed sympathy with Turkey over the conflict in Syria on Monday but said it was impermissible for Ankara to let refugees and migrants on its territory cross into Europe.
Gunmen kill at least 50 in northern Nigeria state of Kaduna: governor
An armed gang killed at least 50 people in attacks on villages in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna on Sunday, Kaduna’s governor said on Monday on a visit to the affected communities.
EU interior ministers to discuss Turkey border situation on Wednesday
European Union home affairs ministers will hold an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday to discuss the situation at the EU’s border with Turkey where thousands of migrants are trying to cross into Greece and Bulgaria since last week, three officials said…
Latvia reports its first coronavirus case: ministry
Latvia said on Monday it had confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus.
Kyrgyz police use tear gas, water cannon to disperse protest
Kyrgyz riot police used tear gas, stun grenades and water cannon to disperse hundreds of anti-government protesters who approached the government headquarters in the capital Bishkek on Monday.
Britain’s Raab flies to Turkey to show support on Syria
British foreign minister Dominic Raab will visit Turkey on Tuesday to show support for Ankara’s efforts to negotiate an end and lasting ceasefire in Syria, his office said.
Iran finds millions of hoarded gloves as coronavirus deaths hit 66
Iranian authorities uncovered a stash of hoarded medical supplies including millions of gloves as deaths from its coronavirus epidemic hit 66 including a senior official.
