Slovenia to close border with Italy over coronavirus: PM
Slovenia plans to close its border with Italy for non-commercial traffic to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Marjan Sarec said in a tweet on Tuesday.
Tanzanian opposition lawmakers found guilty of making seditious statements
A court in Tanzania convicted nine opposition leaders and legislators on Tuesday of making seditious statements and imposed five-month jail terms or a fine, which could heighten activists’ fears that democratic dissent is being stifled.
Ireland’s Fianna Fail, Fine Gael to open government talks
Ireland’s Fianna Fail and Fine Gael parties decided on Tuesday to open formal coalition negotiations after an inconclusive Feb. 8 election, saying they were acutely aware of the enormous challenges brought by the coronavirus outbreak.
Colombian police used excessive force during protests: HRW report
Some members of Colombia’s police used excessive force against protesters participating in marches late last year, including beatings and detentions, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report on Tuesday, as unions and student groups prepared for furthe…
Algeria faces ‘unprecedented’ multi-dimensional crisis: PM
Algeria’s prime minister said on Tuesday the country faced an unprecedented “multi-dimensional crisis” and urged people to make fewer demands of the government and reduce their street presence.
Dutch prosecutors say Russia tried to thwart investigation of MH17 downing
Dutch prosecutors accused Russia on Tuesday of trying to sabotage the investigation into the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine in 2014, saying this cast “a dark shadow” over the impending trial of four suspects in the crash.
Venezuelan security forces fire tear gas at opposition march, dispersing protesters
Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas at a march in Caracas led by opposition leader Juan Guaido, dispersing a few hundred protesters, Reuters witnesses said.
Venezuelan security forces block advance of opposition march: Reuters witnesses
Venezuelan security forces blocked the advance of a march in Caracas led by opposition leader Juan Guaido, Reuters witnesses said, thwarting Guaido’s plan to reach the national congress, which was snatched by pro-government lawmakers in January.
Italian daily coronavirus deaths jump 36% to 631
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has jumped by 168 to 631, an increase of 36%, the Civil Protection Agency said on Tuesday, the largest rise in absolute numbers since the contagion came to light on Feb. 21.
Harvard to move to virtual classes amid coronavirus outbreak
Harvard University asked its students on Tuesday not to return to campus after Spring Break and said it would begin moving to virtual instruction for graduate and undergraduate classes amid the coronavirus outbreak.
