Inquiry into London’s Grenfell fire seeks protection for key witnesses
A public inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower in London which killed 72 people is seeking a guarantee that certain witnesses will not be prosecuted over their evidence, the inquiry said on Thursday.
Canadian Pacific train derails near Guernsey, Saskatchewan
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd’s freight train derailed near Guernsey, Saskatchewan early on Thursday, the railroad said, making it the second such accident in the same area in a span of two months.
Aid to Houthi-controlled Yemen to be cut back over risk it can be diverted -sources
The world’s biggest humanitarian aid operation will be scaled-down next month in Houthi-controlled Yemen, because donors and aid workers say they can no longer ensure that food for millions of people is reaching those who need it.
Cambodian opposition leader urges court to drop treason charges
Cambodia’s opposition leader renewed a call to have treason charges against him dropped on Thursday, saying there was no evidence to prove that he had tried to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Hun Sen.
China’s Xi discusses virus outbreak with Saudi king
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday discussed the coronavirus outbreak with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman by telephone, China’s official Xinhua news agency reported.
China car dealers seek help as coronavirus slows showroom traffic
Chinese auto dealers, who have seen traffic through their showrooms slow to a trickle due to the fast-spreading coronavirus, have sought temporary financial support to see them through.
Lebanon parliament to vote on government next week: Berri’s office
Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri called for a session to be held next week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, to vote on the new government and its policy statement.
Malaysia’s PM-in-waiting seeks end to palm tension with India
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has dialed back his criticism of India after it sparked a boycott of Malaysian palm oil, his chosen successor Anwar Ibrahim told Reuters on Thursday, urging New Delhi to note the change in tone.
Britain confirms third case of coronavirus
A third person in the United Kingdom has tested positive for coronavirus, England’s chief medical officer said on Thursday.
China’s Hubei says still has large shortage of medical supplies
The Chinese province of Hubei, the epicentre of an outbreak of the new coronavirus, still has a large shortage of medical resources and medical staff, its vice governor said on Thursday.
