German minister: support for Laschet as CDU leader not directed against Merkel
German Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Tuesday that his support for Armin Laschet in running for the leadership of Angela Merkel’s party was not directed against the chancellor.
Malaysia’s Mahathir proposes to lead ‘unity government’ – sources
Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad is proposing to lead a unity government and has invited lawmakers from across rival political parties to join, political sources said on Tuesday, after his shock resignation as premier.
UAE suspends all flights with Iran over coronavirus outbreak
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights to and from Iran for at least a week due to the spread of the new coronavirus in the Islamic republic, state news agency WAM reported, citing a directive from the Gulf Arab state’s aviation authority.
Chinese court jails Hong Kong bookseller for 10 years, Sweden objects
A Chinese court sentenced Chinese-born Swedish citizen Gui Minhai to 10 years in jail on Monday for illegally providing intelligence overseas, prompting a protest from Stockholm.
Soccer: Japan postpones games due to coronavirus concerns
Japan’s J.League says it has postponed seven Levian Cup soccer matches scheduled for Wednesday due to concern about the coronavirus outbreak and all domestic games through the first half of March.
Oman’s Khasab port suspends shipping to and from Iran – operator
Oman’s Khasab port is suspending the import and export of goods to and from Iran from Feb. 26 because of new coronavirus outbreak, its operator Marafi said on Twitter on Tuesday.
Britain advises travelers self isolate after north Italy trips
Britain said on Tuesday that people who had visited northern Italy should self isolate if they had any flu-like symptoms after Europe’s worst outbreak of coronavirus so far flared up in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto.
German minister Spahn out of race to lead Merkel’s party – sources
German Health Minister Jens Spahn will not run for the leadership of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU), two sources in the party said on Tuesday, leaving three contenders so far for the job.
Germany’s Spahn backs Laschet for Merkel party leadership
German Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Tuesday he would not run for the leadership of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) but would back Armin Laschet for the position instead.
Japan’s J.League to postpone domestic games due to coronavirus – NHK
Japan’s J.League decided to postpone all domestic soccer games through to the first half of March due to the coronavirus, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday.
