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.
Iran’s coronavirus death toll reaches 14 – media
Two more Iranians infected with coronavirus have died, media website Eghtesaonline said on Tuesday, taking to 14 the toll in the Islamic Republic, which has the highest tally of deaths outside China, where the virus emerged late last year.
Iraq’s Sadr suspends protest call over coronavirus fears – statement
Populist Iraqi Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr suspended a call for his followers to hold massive protests against his political opponents due to fears over the spread of coronavirus on Tuesday, minutes after the health ministry urged citizens to avoid …
India to purchase over $3 billion defense equipment from U.S. – Trump
India will buy defense equipment worth more than $3 billion from the United States, President Donald Trump said on Monday, the second day of his two-day visit to the South Asian nation.
After raucous welcome in India, Trump says making progress on trade, arms deals
India and the United States were making progress on trade, energy and military deals, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday as he held talks with Indian leaders after a rousing reception on his first official visit to the country.
Israel-Gaza ceasefire takes hold after two-day flare-up
A ceasefire brokered by Egypt and the United Nations took hold on the Israel-Gaza border on Tuesday after two days of fighting between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group.
Investigators seek motive after car rammed into German carnival parade
Investigators were hoping on Tuesday to question a 29-year-old man suspected of ploughing a silver Mercedes car into a carnival parade in the western German town of Volksmarsen, injuring more than 50 people, including 18 children.
Kazakh opposition activist dies in detention
A Kazakh anti-government activist has died in a police detention center, authorities said on Tuesday, dismissing any suspicion of foul play.
Chinese court sentences Hong Kong bookseller to 10 years in jail
A Chinese court sentenced Chinese-born Swedish citizen Gui Minhai to 10 years in jail for illegally providing intelligence overseas on Monday, the Ningbo Intermediate People’s Court said in a statement on its website.
