EU ready to loosen purse strings as coronavirus bites economy
The European Union is considering measures to protect its economy against the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, top officials said on Monday, as health risks in Europe were raised to high after the virus spread to most countries in the bloc.
Tajikistan shuts border to nationals of 35 countries: sources
The government of Tajikistan has instructed airlines and travel agencies to stop selling tickets to nationals of 35 countries including the United States, Britain, China, Japan and Iran, industry sources said on Monday.
Policeman, fireman test positive for coronavirus in Rome
A policeman and a fireman based in Rome have tested positive for the new coronavirus, authorities said, raising the risk of the virus spreading in the Italian capital.
Guyana votes for leader to manage early years of oil boom
Voters in Guyana were heading to the polls on Monday for an election that will decide who oversees an oil boom set to transform the poor South American country, which faces a test of whether it can sustainably manage a sudden influx of natural resource…
Syrian government forces reenter strategic town, Turkey vows to keep up strikes
Syrian government forces entered parts of a strategic rebel-held town on Monday, and Turkey said it would keep hitting President Bashar al-Assad’s troops after ramping up operations in its biggest intervention yet into the Syrian civil war.
Blast at Afghan football field kills at least three: provincial governor
A blast at a football field in Afghanistan’s southeastern province of Khost killed at least three civilians on Monday, the provincial governor said.
Flights to and from Frankfurt Airport resume after drone sighting
Flights have resumed to and from Frankfurt Airport after a drone sighting stopped planes taking off and landing for around 90 minutes, Fraport – the operator of Germany’s largest hub – said on Monday.
Indian lawmakers scuffle over citizenship riots where 41 died
Indian lawmakers pushed and shoved each other in parliament on Monday after opposition parties demanded the resignation of interior minister Amit Shah over the handling of deadly riots triggered by a citizenship law that excludes Muslims.
Coronavirus outbreak will spread, British PM Johnson says
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that the country needed to be prepared for the new coronavirus to spread further.
UK says four more confirmed cases of coronavirus
British health authorities said on Monday there had been four more confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 40.
