‘The gate of justice is opened’: Rohingya cheer as World Court orders Myanmar to protect them
Rohingya Muslims celebrated a decision by the International Court of Justice to order Myanmar to protect them, hovering over mobile phones in refugee camps to watch the first legal victory since a military-led crackdown drove them from their homes.
Total number of coronavirus cases in China at 634: State TV
The total number of cases of the coronavirus outbreak has hit 634, Chinese state television reported on Thursday.
Israel’s Netanyahu calls Iran ‘most anti-Semitic regime’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called Iran “the most antisemitic regime on the planet” during an address during a Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem.
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.
