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North Korea Fires Two 'Ballistic Missiles' Into Sea

North Korea Fires Two ‘Ballistic Missiles’ Into Sea

March 21, 2020 9:58 am

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Saturday, the latest in a series of such launches by Pyongyang as the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.

The South Korean military condemned the launches as “extremely inappropriate given the difficult situation the world is experiencing due to COVID-19… We urge them to stop immediately.”

North Korea has not reported any cases of the coronavirus, which has turned into a major crisis with more than 11,000 deaths and over 250,000 infections worldwide.

There has been widespread speculation, however, that the virus has reached …

Illinois Shuts Down Activities For Coronavirus

Illinois Shuts Down Activities For Coronavirus

March 21, 2020 5:38 am
Illinois has announced a stay-at-home order in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the third U.S. state to do so, after California and New York.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced the measure on Friday.

New York, Illinois and Calfiornia – which include the three largest cities in the US, respectively New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles have all ordered their residents to stay home unless they have essential reasons to go out.

Pritzker explained during a news conference on Friday that experts recommended an urgent, statewide stay-at-home order in order to save lives.

“Left unchecked, cases in Illinois will …

Coronavirus Deaths Pass 10,000

Coronavirus Deaths Pass 10,000

March 20, 2020 11:47 am

More than 10,000 people have now died in a coronavirus pandemic that has swept from China throughout the world, forcing the confinement of tens of millions in their homes.

As the virus has marched westwards, the severity of the outbreaks and the focus of concern has shifted from Asia to Europe, with increasingly tough restrictions being imposed by national governments.

The US state of California, among the worst hit in the country, has told its 40 million residents to stay at home, the most drastic move yet in the United States to combat the pandemic.

However, the California measures will …

How African Nations Are Cracking Down On Coronavirus

How African Nations Are Cracking Down On Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 11:52 am

African countries have been among the last to be hit by the global coronavirus pandemic but as cases rise, many nations are now taking strict measures to block the deadly illness.

AFP gives a snapshot of the situation on a continent plagued by weak health systems and shortages of doctors and hospital beds, but where many countries have top-level expertise in fighting contagious disease.

The first case in Africa was recorded in Egypt on February 14, and by early March there were only two more cases in Algeria and Nigeria.

Experts initially wondered why the continent appeared to have so …

UEFA Gives Nod To Partial Fan Return For Super Cup

Fate Of Euro 2020 To Be Determined, UEFA Set For Meeting

March 16, 2020 4:48 pm

Euro 2020 could be postponed by up to a year, with all the sporting and financial consequences that would entail, when UEFA holds a crisis meeting on Tuesday as Europe battles the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

European football’s governing body will hold a videoconference with representatives from all 55 member associations as well as from clubs and players bodies. UEFA will then hold an executive committee meeting at 1400 (1300 GMT) at their Swiss headquarters.

The future of the European Championship, due to take place for the first time in a dozen different cities spread across the continent from June 12 …

Ferrari Suspends Production Over Coronavirus

Ferrari Suspends Production Over Coronavirus

March 15, 2020 5:32 pm

Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari said Saturday it was suspending production for two weeks at two of its factories, citing “serious difficulties” related to Italy being in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Production will stop immediately at the Maranello and Modena factories until March 27, Ferrari said in a statement.

“This measure has been taken in the interest of employees and following a series of rigorous measures already taken to ensure onsite security,” the firm said.

The company’s home region of Emilia-Romagna is after Lombardy the region worst hit by the crisis, with around 200 deaths and some 2,200 cases, …

Pandemic Shuts Down Everest As Nepal Suspends All Permits

Pandemic Shuts Down Everest As Nepal Suspends All Permits

March 13, 2020 4:43 pm

Nepal on Friday barred climbers from all mountains — including Everest — over the coronavirus pandemic, in a major blow to its tourism industry.

The Himalayan country, which has so far confirmed one coronavirus case, earns 4.4 million dollars a year from climbing permits while the losses to expedition organisers will be even higher.

As well as suspending all climbing permits, Nepal stopped issuing tourist visas on arrival, Yogesh Bhattarai, Minister for Culture Tourism and Civil Aviation told AFP.

“The government has decided to suspend all spring expeditions and scrap permits for the time being. The decision can be reviewed …

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