Dmitry Yazov, anti-Gorbachev coup plotter, ex-Soviet defense minister, dies
Dmitry Yazov, a former Soviet defense minister who took part in an unsuccessful coup against leader Mikhail Gorbachev, died on Tuesday at the age of 95, the Russian Defence Ministry said.
Turkish plane from Iran diverted to Ankara amid coronavirus worry
A Turkish Airlines flight from Iran to Istanbul was diverted to Ankara on Tuesday at the request of Turkey’s Health Ministry, an aviation source said, and TV broadcasters said passengers were suspected of coronavirus infection.
Singapore bans visitors who have traveled to virus-hit areas in South Korea
Singapore said on Tuesday it would ban all visitors who had recently traveled to the South Korean city of Daegu and Cheongdo County, and may impose stricter travel restrictions for South Korea if the coronavirus spreads more broadly there.
Police say 52 people were injured when car drove into German carnival
Some 52 people were injured when a car drove into a carnival parade in the German town of Volkmarsen, a police spokesman said on Tuesday, adding that there were no deaths but he could not rule out that some of the injured were in a critical condition.
Netanyahu says will press ahead with E-1 settlement project in West Bank
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he was moving forward with a plan to build some 3,500 homes for Jewish settlers in one the most sensitive areas of the occupied West Bank, a project frozen after international criticism.
Merz expects to find ‘understanding’ with Merkel if elected CDU leader
Friedrich Merz, an erstwhile rival of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, said on Tuesday he expected to come to an understanding with her if he is successful in his run for the leadership of their Christian Democrats (CDU).
Not over my backyard: Tokyo residents fight Olympic flight plans
As Tokyo prepares to greet overseas visitors to the Olympic Games in July, some city residents are upset about the more than 100 low-flying jetliners a day that will bring them to the city.
Red Cross seeks safe passage of civilians and access in Idlib, Syria
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) called on the warring sides in Idlib, Syria, on Tuesday to allow safe passage for civilians to escape attacks and it reminded them that hospitals, markets and schools are protected by law.
Germany’s Laschet joins Merkel party leadership race with rival’s support
The premier of Germany’s most populous state, Armin Laschet, joined the race to lead Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) on Tuesday and won the backing of Health Minister Jens Spahn who had been expected to run himself.
‘Where’s Abe?’ critics ask, as coronavirus spreads in Japan
As Japan struggles to stem the spread of a coronavirus within its borders, critics are asking, “Where’s Abe?”
