Wednesday, February 26, 2020

World News Briefs -- February 26, 2020



France 24: WHO warns nations 'simply not ready' to contain coronavirus epidemic

The new coronavirus epidemic swelled on Wednesday with cases in South Korea surging past 1,000 after deaths soared in Iran and infections appeared in previously untouched countries, prompting dire warnings that the world was not ready to contain it.

The virus has rapidly spread in parts of Asia, Europe and the Middle East, even as the number of fresh cases and deaths decline at the disease epicentre in China.

Towns and cities have been sealed off in an attempt to stop the contagion, while hotels in the Canary Islands and Austria were locked down on Tuesday because of suspected cases.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria: 21 dead as targets including schools and nurseries bombed in Idlib.

United Nations: More than 948K displaced in Syria in last 12 weeks.

‘We’re the hosts there’: Erdogan says Turkey won’t pull back from Syria’s sovereign territory, gives Assad ultimatum to retreat. Turkey vows to drive Syrian forces back from Idlib.

Europe, China and Russia urge preservation of Iran nuclear deal.

Fears mount as coronavirus outbreak worsens in sanctions-hit Iran.

Iraq’s Sadr warns to unleash Mehdi Army.

Sanders says may relocate US embassy back to Tel Aviv if elected.

ASIA

Coronavirus: South Korea records almost 300 new infections as Hong Kong confirms first child case. South Korea coronavirus cases soar to 1,261 in highest single-day spike.

South Korea president under fire for coronavirus response.

Coronavirus: four more confirmed cases in Hong Kong including Diamond Princess cruise passenger, 16, who is city’s youngest Covid-19 patient.

Coronavirus in a war zone: Afghanistan braces for outbreak after first case.

Taliban attacks significantly down as reduction in violence deal appears to hold.

India won't hesitate to cross borders to fight terrorism, defense chief warns 1 year after strikes on Pakistan-based militants.

Former ruling coalition tabs Anwar Ibrahim as next Malaysian PM.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Indonesia's Tanimbar region.

AFRICA

Eastern Libya's FM says cannot force end to oil blockade.

East Africa's huge locust outbreak threatens regional food security.

Algeria confirms first case of coronavirus.

Rights group: At least 21 civilians killed in Cameroon.

22 'evil-doers' killed in Burundi clashes: Police.

IMF says members pledged $334 mn in debt relief for Somalia.

Funeral begins 3 days of mourning for former Egyptian leader Mubarak.

EUROPE

Coronavirus: Outbreak spreads in Europe from Italy.

France reports first citizen to die from coronavirus as three new cases confirmed.

Three Russians from Diamond Princess test positive for coronavirus. Watchdog highlights growing risks of coronavirus spread in Russia.

Coronavirus: Germany's contingency plans for tackling a possible pandemic.

UK must accept 'common' standards for deal with EU: Barnier.

EU reports significant increase in asylum applications.

Madrid talks with Catalan leaders 'a very big step forward'.

Just call me Harry: prince drops titles at Edinburgh conference.

AMERICAS

Trump to detail US coronavirus efforts, Schumer seeks $8.5B.

Trump rips coronavirus coverage, to hold news conference.

Lawmakers raise alarms over Trump coronavirus response.

Democratic debate: Rivals intensify attacks on Bernie Sanders.

Pelosi says she'd be comfortable with Sanders at top of ticket.

Brazil confirms first coronavirus case in Latin America.

Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 spreads to South America.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US military says it killed terrorist leader who planned attack that killed Americans in Kenya.

US forces in Afghanistan strike ISIS during partial truce with Taliban.

More than 100 'terrorists' killed in Africa during military operation.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Coronavirus: Global shares start to stabilise after rout.

‘Useless’ pandemic bonds offer little hope for dealing with coronavirus.

Disney boss Bob Iger steps down as chief executive.

Netflix: Will first African series launch a new chapter in African filmmaking?

6 comments:

Anonymous said...


Did Billionaire Bloomberg Just Slip and Say He “Bought” House Democrats? (VIDEO)


Liberals ... bought and paid for.

Anonymous said...



"Let’s go on the record…they talk about 40 Democrats — 21 of those people that I spent $100 million on to help elect. All the new Democrats that came in that put Nancy Pelosi in charge and gave the Congress the ability to control this president — I BOUGHT – uh I got them.”

- Mini Mike

Anonymous said...


Sad to say that more is paid for a good sheep dog than the vote of a liberal.


Home fit for a $25,000 sheepdog! Megan the record-breaking Collie prepares for life at Oklahoma ranch 20 times the size of her English farm

To be fair the sheepdog Megan is smarter and more productive than your average Democrat voter.



Anonymous said...



ABC...PRAVDA on the Hudson


O’Keefe Strikes Again! ‘Socialist’ ABC Reporter Admits Bosses Spike News Important to Voters, ‘Don’t Give Trump Credit’ (VIDEO)


Anonymous said...


ABC News suspends veteran Washington correspondent David Wright after he was secretly recorded calling President Trump 'a d***' and slamming the network's political coverage saying 'the truth suffers'

And the truth shall set you free.

I guess he is free from his job for awhile.

If he would have spoke more truth, he might have gained permanent freedom from working for Pravda on the Hudson.

Maybe he should scout street corners in his off time.

Anonymous said...



"Federal appeals court in Manhattan rules that Department of Justice can withhold cash for law enforcement from 'sanctuary cities'"

Winning

MAGA!