Trump returns to U.S. as country warily eyes coronavirus’ global spread
President Donald Trump returned to Washington on Wednesday to face increasing concerns over the coronavirus as U.S. public health officials warned Americans to prepare for a possible outbreak and financial markets remained on edge.
Greek islanders opposed to new migrant center clash with police
Riot police on the Greek island of Lesbos fired tear gas on Wednesday to disperse hundreds of stone-throwing protesters angry over the creation of a new detention center for migrants, the latest bout of unrest over the matter.
Second person dies of coronavirus in France
A second person suffering from the coronavirus died in France overnight as health officials tried to find out how the college teacher, who had not visited any country with a known outbreak, had caught the new disease.
Bibi vs. Tibi: Israel’s Netanyahu fires up base by targeting Arab lawmaker
“Bibi or Tibi” is the election slogan hammered home at nearly every opportunity on the campaign trail by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Dubai ruler seeks to keep judgments private in UK court fight with former wife
Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, began an appeal on Wednesday to prevent the publication of two judgments in a British court battle with his former wife Princess Haya bint al-Hussein over the wardship of their two children.
Slovenia president names center-right Janez Jansa as PM candidate
Slovenia’s President on Wednesday named former prime minister Janez Jansa, the head of the largest party in parliament, as a candidate for prime minister and asked parliament to confirm him.
Europeans demand Syria government, Russia return to 2018 Idlib ceasefire deal
Foreign ministers from 14 European countries, including France and Germany, demanded on Wednesday that Syrian government forces and their Russian backers end their offensive in Idlib province and return to the terms of a 2018 ceasefire deal.
U.N. rights boss expected in China, including restive Xinjiang region, this year: envoy
China expects U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to visit this year, including its restive Xinjiang region, its ambassador in Geneva said on Wednesday.
Pakistani court to hear petition terming women’s rights movement ‘anti-state’
A major women’s rights movement in Pakistan is facing a legal challenge over a march scheduled for next month over allegations that the organizers’ activities are “anti-state”.
UK should not allow Assange’s extradition on ‘political’ charges, lawyer says
Britain should not send Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges because a treaty between the two countries bans extradition for political offences, his lawyer told a London court on Wednesday.
