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USAID chief to leave post amid worsening coronavirus pandemic

The head of the US Agency for International Development plans to resign from his post at the end of this month amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus outbreak rising globally, China’s outbreak continues to slow down

The number of coronavirus infections in the world is rising even as countries take precautionary measures to slow the spread down.

Trump tested negative for the coronavirus: White House physician

US President Donald Trump tested negative for the coronavirus, the White House physician said Saturday evening.

Giro d’Italia postponed due to Coronavirus

Giro d’Italia has been postponed due to the pandemic.

UK, Ireland coronavirus restrictions US airlines start cutting flights due to

United Airlines Co says it would begin cutting flights to the United Kingdom after Washington expanded travel restrictions to Britain and Ireland.

US warplanes intercept Russian surveillance planes near Alaska

US fighters intercept Russian surveillance planes near Alaska for 2nd time in days.

US commander vows to keep two aircraft carriers in Persian Gulf to deter Iran

US CENTCOM commander vows to keep two aircraft carriers in Persian Gulf to deter Iran.

Two Fiorentina players test positive

Italian football club, Fiorentina, has confirmed in a statement that 2 more players have tested positive for the Coronavirus, bringing the total number of infected players in Serie A to nine.

Iranian Army to hold nationwide drills against biological warfare

Iran’s Army will hold countrywide defense drills against biological warfare amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

France to shut ‘non-essential’ public places including restaurants, cafes, theaters

​​​​​​​France has drastically stepped up its measures against the spread of the coronavirus, announcing the closure of all non-essential public places including restaurants and cafes from midnight.

Trump expands travel ban on Europe to UK, Ireland amid coronavirus pandemic

The United States has expanded its travel ban on Europe to also cover the United Kingdom and Ireland over the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Chile: Students clash with police at fresh rally against President Pinera

Thousands of high school students took to the streets of Santiago on Wednesday to protest against the government of President Sebastian Pinera as he marked two years in office.

U.S. Iraq Airstrikes

Syria parliamentary elections adjourned to May 20 over coronavirus concerns

Syria postpones parliamentary elections to May 20 from April 13 as a precautionary step against the spread of coronavirus.

Washington Post is US State Department propaganda operation: Commentator

The Washington Post is a propaganda operation run by the US State Department and the Pentagon, an American writer and political commentator says.

Vaunted Parachute Regiment caught up in ‘prostitution’ scandal in Kenya

To round up a terrible fortnight for the British armed forces, the army’s prestigious 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, has been accused of consorting with local prostitutes in Kenya whilst on an official two-month exercise.

Iran unveils first domestically-produced 6-speed transmissions

Iran’s IKCO unveils automatic and manual types of a first 6-speed gearbox built inside the country.

India Supreme Court must use legal methods to end discrimination against Muslims: Iran’s Guardian Council

A member of Iran’s Guardian Council calls on India’s Supreme Court to use all legal methods to end a discriminatory law against Muslims in the South Asian country.

Afghanistan government postpones plan of releasing jailed Taliban members

Kabul had already promised to free 1,500 militants as a “gesture of goodwill.”

Coronavirus outbreak triggers concern among Afghans

Afghanistan public health ministry has recently confirmed 10 positive cases of coronavirus infection across Afghanistan while at least 60 suspected cases have been confirmed so far.

Coronavirus fight requires joint, coordinated regional, international measures: President Rouhani

Iran’s President Rouhani says the fight against the coronavirus requires joint and coordinated regional and international measures.

British media peddles fake news and scare stories on coronavirus outbreak in Iran

In tandem with their counterparts across the Atlantic, the British media is determined the misrepresent and exaggerate the coronavirus outbreak in Iran with a view to scoring cheap political points.

US ill-prepared to combat the coronavirus pandemic: Expert

An American disease expert says the US is ill-prepared to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Iraq military demands foreign forces swiftly withdraw following US air raids

The Iraqi military has demanded that American and other foreign troops quickly withdraw from the country as per a parliamentary resolution.

Defying coronavirus ban, hundreds of ‘Yellow Vests’ protest in Paris

French security forces fired teargas and clashed with anti-government “Yellow Vest” protesters who were demonstrating in Paris in defiance of a ban on mass gatherings that aims to prevent the spread of coronavirus.