Russia sets up Siberia quarantine to prepare for potential virus spread
Russia said on Tuesday it was preparing for the potential spread of China’s coronavirus as authorities closed schools and cancelled public events in some regions, though officials attributed that simply to flu.
U.S., Jersey sign $300 million Abacha loot repatriation deal with Nigeria
The United States and the British dependency of Jersey have agreed with Nigeria to repatriate more than $300 million in funds stolen by former military ruler General Sani Abacha, the three governments said.
Bulgarian president raps government over graft, says it endangers nation
Bulgaria’s president accused the center-right government on Tuesday of endangering the survival of the state through its failure to tackle endemic corruption.
Discontent lifts Irish nationalists Sinn Fein to verge of power
If Irish nationalists Sinn Fein turn their national opinion poll lead into a historic election breakthrough on Saturday, it will be healthcare and housing not their signature demand for a United Ireland that will have put them on the brink of power.
Regeneron, U.S. health department partner to develop coronavirus treatment
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Tuesday it was partnering with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc to develop a treatment for the coronavirus, making the drugmaker the latest to join the race to develop a therapy.
White House economic adviser does not see U.S. economic ‘disaster’ from coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak that began in mainland China will likely have some impact on U.S. supply chains, but the effects will probably not be catastrophic, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said in an interview with Fox Business Network.
Moi’s Kenyan torture victims mourn a reckoning that never came
Wachira Waheire was 25 years old when he was thrown into Kenya’s notorious torture cells for possessing a poster saying hunger will lead to revolution.
Coronavirus could a take toll on Remy Cointreau, Pernod Ricard profits: Moody’s
Europe’s biggest spirits companies could see a profit hit in the coming months from the Coronavirus outbreak, which is crimping tourism, retail and duty-free sales, and creating supply disruptions across China, according to a Moody’s report.
Plane brings Thais back from China’s virus-hit Wuhan
A plane carrying Thais from virus-hit Wuhan in China arrived in Thailand late on Tuesday, a Reuters witness said.
Royal Caribbean cancels eight China cruises on coronavirus fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd has canceled eight cruises out of China through March 4 in response to the coronavirus outbreak in the world’s second-largest economy, the company said on Tuesday.
