World financial intelligence group re-admits Vatican after suspension
The Vatican has been fully re-admitted to the Egmont Group of world financial intelligence units after a suspension two months ago sparked by an investigation into the purchase of luxury London real estate.
Factbox: The virus that wears a crown – New China virus is part of coronavirus family
Here are some key features of coronaviruses and what we know about the new virus that was identified in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.
South Africa ups surveillance for all travelers from Asia after coronavirus outbreak
South Africa’s Department of Health said on Thursday port health authorities have enhanced surveillance for all travelers from Asia, especially China, following an outbreak of coronavirus in the country.
Singapore confirms first case of new China virus: Straits Times
Singapore on Thursday confirmed its first case of a new strain of coronavirus that has killed 17 and infected nearly 600 people in China, the Straits Times newspaper reported.
Angola may seek arrest warrant for dos Santos, co-suspect found dead in Lisbon
Angola could issue an international arrest warrant for billionaire Isabel dos Santos if she fails to cooperate with a fraud investigation in which she has been named as a suspect, its chief prosecutor was quoted as saying.
Portugal’s market regulator launches inquiries following Luanda Leaks
Portugal’s market regulator has launched inquiries into auditors and companies including oil group Galp and telecoms firm NOS following the release of files on Angola’s former first daughter Isabel dos Santos, it said on Thursday.
Сomedian who joked about church leaves Russia, fearing police probe
A popular stand-up comedian has temporarily left Russia for security reasons after police opened an investigation into one of his performances in which he cracked crude jokes about Jesus and the Orthodox Church, his lawyer said on Thursday.
Norway’s PM to appoint lawmaker Bru as oil minister: media
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg will appoint Conservative lawmaker Tina Bru as oil and energy minister, business daily Dagens Naeringsliv and public broadcaster NRK reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources.
Greek PM says no EU deal on Libya unless Turkey accord scrapped
The European Union will not agree to a political solution to Libya’s factional conflict unless Turkey and Libya abandon a maritime accord they signed in November, Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday.
Turkish aid groups building houses in Syria for Idlib’s displaced
Turkish aid groups have begun building more than 10,000 houses in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib to shelter growing numbers of people displaced by fighting, while Turkey seeks to prevent a new influx of migrants fleeing from Syria.
