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Covid-19: Europe now ‘epicentre’ of pandemic, says WHO

GENEVA, March 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization said that Europe was now the “epicentre” for the global coronavirus…

Three Children, Nine Adults Test Positive For COVID-19 In Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Mar 14 (NNN-BBNEWS) – Brunei reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, following preliminary tests, bringing…

Tokyo 2020 To Ensure Olympic Torch Relay Begins Safely On Mar 26

TOKYO, Mar 14 (NNN-NHK) – Tokyo 2020 will work closely with all municipalities and related organisations in Japan, to ensure…

Plane Carrying Chinese Medical Supplies For Europe Lands In Belgium

LIEGE, Belgium, Mar 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – A plane carrying Chinese medical supplies for Europe, to assist its battle against the…

Death toll in China from Covid-19 rises to 3,179

Photo courtesy of ANADOLU News Agency BEIJING, March 13 (NNN-ANADOLU) — The death toll in China from the novel coronavirus…

Turkey to air remote school lessons amid COVID-19 fears

Turkish National Education Minister Ziya Selcuk during a press conference at the Ministry building in Ankara, Turkey on Thursday, March…

Seoul stocks crash to 8 1/2-year low on virus panic selling, Korean won at 4-year low

SEOUL, March 13 (NNN-YONHAP) — South Korea’s financial markets were thrown into turmoil on Friday under growing panic sell-offs, with…

Captain on trial in Hungary over South Korean tour boat disaster

BUDAPEST, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Ukrainian cruise captain went on trial in Hungary over a collision on the river…

Australian capital confirms First COVID-19 case

CANBERRA, Mar 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The first COVID-19 case was reported in the Australian capital Canberra today. According to Andrew…

Iran agrees to hand over downed jet’s black boxes to Ukraine

This handout photograph taken and released on Jan 11 by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, shows the…