Macron, in Israel for Holocaust memorial, warns of ‘dark shadow’ of anti-Semitism
President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday France was determined to combat the hatred and intolerance that have fueled a sharp rise in anti-Semitism in his country as he met Holocaust survivors during a visit to Israel.
World Court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya from acts of genocide
The International Court of Justice on Thursday ordered Myanmar to take urgent measures to protect its Rohingya population from genocide, a ruling cheered by refugees as their first major legal victory since being forced from their homes.
UAE to screen passengers on China flights after virus outbreak
The United Arab Emirates will screen passengers arriving on direct flights from China, airport’s there said on Thursday, as health authorities around the world scramble to prevent a global pandemic.
Chinese movies scrap Lunar New Year premieres due to virus outbreak
A virus outbreak in China has prompted seven Chinese films that were set to premiere during the country’s Lunar New Year holiday to postpone screenings, forgoing what is usually the best week of the year at the Chinese box office.
Britain says death toll from new coronavirus in China likely to rise
Britain’s health minister said on Thursday that the number of cases of new coronavirus is likely to be higher than confirmed so far so the death toll will probably rise further.
Turkish foreign minister says Russian S-400 air defense no threat to NATO
Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday that Russia’s S-400 air defense system was compatible with NATO, which needed to set up a working group to study it.
China’s mask makers cancel holidays, jack up wages as new virus spurs frenzied demand
Chinese face mask manufacturers are reopening factories shut for a national holiday, promising workers up to four times their normal wages as consumers emptied out stock in stores in a race to protect themselves from the new coronavirus infection.
China locks down two cities at epicenter of virus outbreak
China put on lockdown on Thursday two cities at the epicenter of a new coronavirus outbreak that has killed 17 people and infected nearly 600, as health authorities around the world scramble to prevent a global pandemic.
Turkish foreign minister calls for enlarged NATO, Georgia membership
Turkey’s foreign minister called on Thursday for the enlargement of NATO and the addition of Georgia to the organization.
Factbox: What we know about the coronavirus spreading in China and beyond
An outbreak of a new coronavirus that began in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has killed 18 and infected nearly 650 people globally.
