South Africa’s Tshwane municipality placed under administration
South Africa’s Tshwane municipality, which houses the capital Pretoria, was on Thursday placed under administration by the provincial government, citing mismanagement and irregular expenditure.
Kazakhstan bars entry to South Korean nationals due to coronavirus
Kazakhstan will bar entry to nationals of South Korea from March 8 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, deputy industry minister Berik Kamaliyev said on Thursday.
UAE advises against travel abroad over coronavirus concerns
The United Arab Emirates is urging its citizens and other residents to avoid traveling abroad because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, state news agency WAM said on Thursday.
Turkey deploys 1,000 police at Greek border to stem push-back of migrants
Turkey is deploying 1,000 special police forces along its border with Greece on Thursday to halt the pushback of migrants toward its territory, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said, adding that 164 migrants had been wounded by Greek authorities.
In drastic step, Italy bishops cancel weekday Masses in coronavirus areas
Italy’s bishops on Thursday ordered that Masses not be held during the week in churches in areas of the north of the country affected by the coronavirus outbreak, a step believed to be unprecedented.
Tibetan language learning eroded under China’s ‘bilingual education’: rights group
China is eroding access to Tibetan language learning and resources in the Tibet Autonomous Region while carrying out so-called “bilingual education”, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch.
Court in Crimea jails Jehovah’s Witness for six years in extremism case
A court in Russian-controlled Crimea jailed a Jehovah’s Witness for six years on Thursday after finding him guilty of organizing the activities of a banned extremist organization, part of a crackdown rights activists say violates religious freedom.
Turkey deploys 1,000 police at Greek border to stem pushback of migrants: minister
Turkey is deploying 1,000 special police forces along its border with Greece on Thursday to halt the pushback of migrants toward its territory, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said, adding that 164 migrants had been wounded by Greek authorities.
Greece blocks 35,000 migrants, plans to deport arrivals after March 1
Greece has repulsed nearly 35,000 migrants trying to cross onto its territory illegally since Turkey opened its border nearly a week ago, government sources said on Thursday, as it prepares to deport hundreds of others who made it through.
UK lawmakers may be affected by future coronavirus advice: chief medical officer
British Members of Parliament (MPs) may be affected by future advice from the government on coronavirus, England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said on Thursday, saying older people could be advised to avoid public places.
