EU says expects Turkey to uphold commitments on migrant flows
Turkey has not officially announced a change to its policy on refugees in its country, the European Commission said on Friday, adding that it expected Ankara to uphold commitments it made on controlling flows of migrants to the European Union.
Coronavirus spreads in three continents; $5 trillion wiped off markets
Countries on three continents reported their first cases of the coronavirus on Friday as the world prepared for a pandemic and investors dumped equities in expectation of a global recession.
Almost 60 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Germany – Health Ministry
There are almost 60 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Germany, a spokeswoman for the Health Ministry said on Friday, adding that number included people who were now healthy again.
Geneva car show axed as Swiss ban large events to fight virus
Switzerland on Friday banned large events expected to draw more than 1,000 people as an extraordinary measure to curb the new coronavirus epidemic, forcing cancellation of the Geneva car show next week.
Nigeria’s first coronavirus case came on flight via Istanbul, went to Ogun state: Lagos health commission
Nigeria’s first confirmed coronovirus case entered the country on a Turkish Airlines flight that traveled via Istanbul, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health told a news conference on Friday.
Malaysian turmoil deepens with Mahathir fate in doubt
Uncertainty grew over the political fate of Malaysia’s 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad on Friday after the royal palace rejected a plan for selecting a new prime minister announced by the man who has dominated the country for decades.
Hong Kongers turn out for indie club’s last performance as coronavirus forces closure
Hundreds of Hong Kongers sporting face masks pulsated under strobe lights at a reknowned indie club for the last time on Thursday as cancellations by performers due to the coronavirus have forced the venue to close.
Kenya’s high court orders suspension of flights from China over coronavirus
Kenya’s High Court on Friday ordered flights from China to be temporarily suspended over the coronavirus outbreak, following a petition by the Law Society of Kenya.
Greek police deployed at border with Turkey to prevent migrants
Greek police reinforcements were deployed to the country’s border checkpoints with Turkey on Friday to prevent migrants entering Greece, witnesses and an official said.
NATO calls on Russia, Syria to halt Idlib offensive
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg urged Russia and Syria on Friday to halt their Idlib offensive and said the military alliance stood in solidarity with member state Turkey, which lost 33 soldiers in an air strike by Syrian government forces.
