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World Mar 14, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: Saudi Arabia to Suspend International Flights After 86 Cases of COVID-19 Reported Positive

Saudi Arabia has recorded 86 cases of the virus so far, but no deaths, according to the health ministry. The kingdom had already halted flights to some countries and closed schools and universities as part of measures to contain the disease.
World Mar 14, 2020

Coronavirus Relief Package Passed by US House of Representatives For Americans Hit by COVID-19 Pandemic

The measure passed by 363 votes to 40 and will now move to the Senate. President Donald Trump tweeted his support for the bill before the vote and urged both Republicans and Democrats to back it.
World Mar 14, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in US: Donald Trump Declares National Emergency to Battle COVID-19 Pandemic

The national emergency would confer broad new authority on the US health secretary to waive a series of regulations, including on telemedicine or allowing hospitals to bring additional staff on board. US authorities have come under fire for lagging behind in deploying test kits, which leading health experts have said allowed the virus to spread beyond the ability to detect it.
World Mar 13, 2020

Coronavirus: Europe Now Epicentre Of COVID-19 Pandemic, Tough Measures Rolled Out to Stem Virus, Says WHO

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared that Europe was now the epicentre of COVID-19, describing it as a "tragic milestone". Spain, Italy and Iran -- which have emerged as virus hotspots outside China -- all clocked a dramatic rise in cases and fatalities in the past 24 hours.
World Mar 13, 2020

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Says He Tested Negative For Novel Coronavirus, Trashes Media Reports of Him Being COVID-19 Positive

"The Armed Forces Hospital and (diagnostic laboratory) Sabin have returned a negative test result for COVID-19 for the President of the Republic Jair Bolsonaro," said a post on the far-right leader's Facebook page. It was accompanied by a picture of Bolsonaro flashing an obscene arm gesture at the press. "Don't believe in the fake news media!" he wrote.
World Mar 13, 2020

British Airways to Cut Jobs Over Coronavirus Pandemic, Says CEO Alex Cruz

British Airways will cut jobs after the coronavirus pandemic devastated demand for global air travel, its chief executive Alex Cruz said Friday.
World Mar 13, 2020

Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Reaches to 514 After 85 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported

Iran announced on Friday that the new coronavirus has claimed another 85 lives, the highest single-day death toll in one of the world's worst affected countries.
World Mar 13, 2020

US Air Strikes Pro-Iranian Military in Iraq, Civilian Among Six Security Personnel Dead

US air strikes targeting pro-Iranian military factions in Iraq early Friday killed one civilian and five security personnel, the Iraqi military said in a preliminary toll.
Sports Mar 13, 2020

Dana Zatopkova, Olympic Javelin Champion, Dies at 97

Dana Zatopkova, the 1952 Olympic javelin champion and Dana Zatopkovawife of four-time Olympic champion Emil Zatopek, died at the age of 97 on Friday, the Czech Olympic Committee said.
Sports Mar 13, 2020

LASK 0–5 Manchester United, Europa League 2019–20: Red Devils Take Control of Round of 16 Tie After Resounding Win

Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday with a 5-0 win at LASK Linz in one of four last 16 first leg matches played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Agency News Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: COVID-19 Death Toll in Italy Reaches 1,000, Highest After China, Says Official Data

The number of deaths was just below Italy's single-day record of 196 reported on Wednesday. The number of daily infections rose to 2,651 from 2,313 on Wednesday, reaching 15,113 overall.
Sports Mar 12, 2020

UEFA Champions League 2019-20 Last 16: Manchester City v Real Madrid, Juventus v Lyon Matches Postponed Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for the virus, forcing players and staff of the Italian champions into quarantine. Madrid players have also been put into isolation after one of the club's basketball players tested positive for COVID-19.
World Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's Communications Chief Who Met Donald Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's communications chief, who met Donald Trump during an official weekend visit to the US leader's Florida resort, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the government said Thursday.
World Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Tested for COVID-19, Government Buildings Disinfected Over Virus Scare

In response, the Senate building and Philippine central bank were undergoing cleaning, and several officials announced they would isolate themselves as a precaution. Duterte, who at 74 is in a vulnerable age group for the virus, underwent testing because he has been in regular contact with some of those officials.
World Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus a 'Controllable Pandemic' If Countries Step Up Preventive Measures: WHO Chief on COVID-19 Outbreak

The majority of cases have been in China, where the outbreak emerged in December, but major hotspots have also emerged in South Korea, Iran and Italy. Together, those four countries account for more than 90 percent of all reported cases, according to the WHO.
World Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rome to Shut Ciampino Airport, Close Terminal at Fiumicino as Airlines Slash Flights to Italy Over COVID-19 Fears

Ciampino will close to passengers at midnight Friday, a spokesman for the ADR company that runs both airports told AFP, with Terminal 1 at Fiumicino closing on Tuesday. Cargo flights will still be able to use Ciampino, a statement from ADR said.
World Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: Spain Equality Minister Irene Montero Tests Positive for COVID-19, Quarantined Along With Partner

The announcement was made barely two hours before the government was to convene a special cabinet meeting to discuss an emergency plan of action to respond to the coronavirus crisis.
World Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australia Unveils $11 Billion Stimulus to Ease Virus Downturn to Avert First Recession in 29 Years

Morrison acknowledged the stimulus would mean he will not meet an election pledge to balance the country's budget -- a key plank of his conservative Liberal Party's pitch to voters last year. Australia's economy had already been limping before the coronavirus hit -- with raging bushfires and drought slowing growth to a stall.
Sports Mar 12, 2020

South America Asks FIFA to Delay World Cup Qualifiers 2022 in Qatar Because of Coronavirus Pandemic

South America's football federations asked FIFA on Wednesday to delay their qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar because of the global new coronavirus pandemic.
Sports Mar 12, 2020

PSG 2–0 Borussia Dortmund, UEFA Champions League 2019–20: Neymar Inspires French Giants Inside Empty Stadium to Secure Quarter-Final Berth

Paris Saint-Germain players celebrated with supporters gathered outside the ground after Neymar set them on their way to a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund behind closed doors on Wednesday, taking them through to the Champions League quarter-finals 3-2 on aggregate.

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