French Riviera city cancels carnival over coronavirus fears
The French Mediterranean city of Nice has canceled the last major day of its carnival due to concerns over the spreading coronavirus outbreak in Europe, its mayor said on Wednesday.
Russia suspends some South Korea flights, Iranian visas over coronavirus
Russia said on Wednesday it would suspend flights to and from South Korea from March 1 to prevent the spread of coronavirus, except those operated by national carrier Aeroflot and a subsidiary, Aurora.
Trial of U.S. men accused of killing Italian policeman opens in Rome
The trial of two young Americans accused of stabbing an Italian policeman to death last year began in Rome on Wednesday, with the lawyer for the family of the slain officer immediately asking for an adjournment.
Wrestlers fight for peace in ravaged South Sudan
South Sudanese wrestler Kur Bol Jok strode into the arena, his chest – smeared with ashes and dust – puffed out as he faced his opponent, bracing for the fight.
Greece confirms first coronavirus case, a woman back from Milan
A Greek woman who recently returned home from northern Italy became Greece’s first coronavirus case and is being closely monitored, while authorities have ordered the closing of one school in Thessaloniki, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
North Macedonia confirms first case of coronavirus
North Macedonia has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus infection, diagnosed in a woman who recently returned home from Italy, the health minister said on Wednesday.
White House is considering appointment of coronavirus ‘sideczar’: Politico
The White House is considering appointing a coronavirus “czar” to coordinate the U.S. response to the disease, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing two officials familiar with the matter.
Pomp, praise and a divided legacy as Egypt buries Mubarak
Egypt held a military funeral on Wednesday for its former president Hosni Mubarak, bestowing the state’s final rehabilitation on the man who ruled for 30 years until he was ousted in disgrace in a 2011 popular uprising.
U.S. targets individuals, entities linked to Lebanon’s Martyrs Foundation
The United States on Wednesday added a host of Lebanese individuals and entities it said were linked to the Martyrs Foundation to its designated “global terrorists” lists, according to a notice on the U.S. Treasury Department’s website.
Lebanon reports second case of coronavirus
Lebanon confirmed its second case of coronavirus on Wednesday and said the patient was quarantined in a Beirut hospital after returning from a religious trip to Iran.
