Germany reports 44 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased to 240 on Wednesday, up from 196 on Tuesday afternoon, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said.
Greek troops fire tear gas at migrants gathering again at Turkish border
Greek riot police and troops fired tear gas early on Wednesday at hundreds of migrants as they made another attempt to cross the border from Turkey into Greece.
U.S. carries out first airstrike on Taliban since Doha deal
The United States conducted an airstrike on Wednesday against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, a U.S. forces spokesman said, the first such attack since a troop withdrawal agreement was signed between the two sides on Saturd…
Malaysia’s Najib expects more conducive atmosphere for 1MDB trial
On trial for corruption that includes the multi-billion dollar 1MDB fraud, former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak said on Wednesday that the fall of the government that ousted him meant he now expected an atmosphere more conducive to a fair hearin…
Coronavirus median incubation period 5-7 days, maximum 14: Chinese Medical Association
The median incubation period of the new coronavirus is five to seven days and the maximum 14 days, Du Bin, Chairman of the Critical Care Medical Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, told a press event on Wednesday in Beijing.
China approves use of Roche arthritis drug for coronavirus patients
China will use a Roche Holding AG arthritis drug to treat some coronavirus patients in severe conditions, health authorities said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to build up treatment regimens to help the infected recover.
Japan confirms new coronavirus case in Ehime prefecture – NHK
Japan has confirmed another coronavirus infection, in the southwestern prefecture of Ehime, public broadcaster NHK reported.
Airlines rush to boost demand as coronavirus shreds playbook for crisis management
The rapid spread of coronavirus cases worldwide is complicating a standard strategy used by airlines when disease, disaster or conflict hit travel destinations: lower fares and redirect flights to trouble-free areas.
Factbox: Airlines suspend flights due to coronavirus outbreak
Airlines have been suspending flights or modifying services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
In Brexit Britain, there may no longer be too many cooks in the kitchen
Before dinnertime at Damian Wawrzyniak’s restaurant, he is busy preparing an elaborate array of dishes – slow cooked lamb with fermented broccoli inspired by his time cooking at the world-famous Noma restaurant and Polish sausages from his homeland.
