Kenya’s high court orders suspension of flights from China over coronavirus
Kenya’s High Court on Friday ordered flights from China to be temporarily suspended over the coronavirus outbreak, following a petition by the Law Society of Kenya.
Greek police deployed at border with Turkey to prevent migrants
Greek police reinforcements were deployed to the country’s border checkpoints with Turkey on Friday to prevent migrants entering Greece, witnesses and an official said.
NATO calls on Russia, Syria to halt Idlib offensive
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg urged Russia and Syria on Friday to halt their Idlib offensive and said the military alliance stood in solidarity with member state Turkey, which lost 33 soldiers in an air strike by Syrian government forces.
U.S. asks its military in Saudi Arabia to avoid crowded venues as coronavirus spreads in neighboring countries
The United States asked its military in Saudi Arabia to avoid crowded venues including malls and cinemas as coronavirus was reported spreading in neighboring countries, according to a document from the U.S. embassy seen by Reuters on Friday.
Coronavirus outbreak ‘getting bigger’ after Nigeria case: WHO
Coronavirus outbreak is “getting bigger”, the World Helath Organization (WHO) said on Friday after Nigeria confirmed sub-Saharan Africa’s first case, reiterating its warning that the virus could reach most “if not all countries”.
Iran coronavirus death toll rises to 34: health ministry
Thirty-four people have died so far in Iran because of coronavirus infections, a health ministry spokesman said on Friday.
South Korea coronavirus cases surge to 2,337; BTS cancels gigs
South Korea reported 571 new coronavirus cases on Friday, its biggest daily increase in infections that takes its total to 2,337, the largest outbreak outside China where the epidemic began late last year.
Malaysia uncertainty grows as palace rejects Mahathir plan
Uncertainty grew over the political future of Malaysia and the man who has dominated it for decades on Friday as the royal palace rejected Mahathir Mohamad’s plan for a vote to choose a new prime minister.
Pope postpones official audiences but working from residence – Vatican
Pope Francis, who the Vatican says is still “slightly unwell,” has postponed all official audiences for Friday but is working from home.
NATO envoys to meet to discuss Syria at Turkey’s request
NATO ambassadors will meet in Brussels at Turkey’s request on Friday to hold consultations about developments in Syria, the alliance said after the killing of 33 Turkish soldiers in a Syrian air strike in the Idlib region.
