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5.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Greece

Athens [Greece], Mar 21 (Sputnik/ANI): A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck the northwestern part of Greece on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said.

2020-03-21T06:02:02.230705+00:00 IST

Hong Kong reports 48 new cases of coronavirus

Hong Kong, Mar 21 (ANI): Hong Kong confirmed as many as 48 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, which according to South China Morning Post is by far the biggest daily increase.

2020-03-21T01:12:02.483429+00:00 IST

North Korea fires 2 missiles toward Sea of Japan: Report

Pyongyang [North Korea], Mar 21 (Sputnik/ANI): North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles from the North Pyongan Province toward the Sea of Japan, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

2020-03-21T00:48:49.322571+00:00 IST

29 soldiers killed in terrorist attack in Mali

Bamako [Mali], Mar 20 (ANI): At least 29 soldiers died in a terrorist attack in Northern Mali, said the army.

2020-03-20T02:28:55.114239+00:00 IST

Indian-origin researcher Arinjay Banerjee among scientists who isolated COVID-19 virus strain

Toronto [Canada], Mar 19 (ANI): Indian-origin postdoctoral researcher Arinjay Banerjee was part of a team of Canadian scientists that managed to isolate the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the agent responsible for the outbreak of COVID-19 that has infected more than 200,000 globally.

2020-03-19T04:49:55.491667+00:00 IST

About 1,500 inmates escape from Brazilian prisons amid COVID-19 outbreak: Reports

Brasilia [Brazil], Mar 17 (Sputnik/ANI): Approximately 1,500 inmates have escaped from at least four semi-open penitentiaries in the Brazilian region of Sao Paulo following riots against the measures taken by the government to fight the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, several local media outlets reported.

2020-03-17T08:28:38.822133+00:00 IST

Canada to ban foreigners except Americans from entering country

Ottawa [Canada], Mar 17 (Sputnik/ANI): Canada will ban most foreign citizens from entering the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday (local time) in an address to the country.

2020-03-16T22:26:40.163430+00:00 IST

Australian PM lauds Modi's G-20 link-up effort to combat COVID-19, promises all support

Canberra [Australia], Mar 15 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lauded and promised his support to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi's efforts to organise a link-up among G-20 leaders to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

2020-03-15T12:53:44.233575+00:00 IST

Canada issues new travel advisory to prevent coronavirus spread

Ottawa [Canada], Mar 14 (ANI): As the number of coronavirus patients around the world continues to climb, the Canadian government is encouraging citizens to cancel all non-essential international travel.

2020-03-14T04:49:52.685781+00:00 IST

Ecuador confirms first COVID-19 death

Quito [Ecuador], Mar 14 (Sputnik/ANI): The first patient died of the coronavirus disease in Ecuador, national health minister Catalina Andramuno said.

2020-03-14T01:13:49.223246+00:00 IST

Canada PM Justin Trudeau's wife tests positive for COVID-19

Ottawa [Canada], Mar 13 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife Sophia Gregoire Trudeau, has tested positive for Covid-19 after she showed flu-like symptoms upon return from the UK, according to local media.

2020-03-13T02:54:16.400063+00:00 IST

India delivers 600 tonnes of rice to flood-hit Madagascar

Antananarivo [Madagascar], Mar 12 (ANI): Ambassador Abhay Kumar handed over 600 tonnes of rice on behalf of India to Madagascar Foreign Minister Tehindrazanarivelo Djacoba Liva to deliver quick relief to the flood victims of the island country.

2020-03-12T18:15:05.755236+00:00 IST

Canadian PM self-isolates after wife develops flu-like symptoms

Ottawa [Canada], Mar 12 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is self-isolating and working from home after his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau came down with flu-like symptoms upon her return from London, his office said on Thursday.

2020-03-12T17:13:09.033366+00:00 IST

Activists, experts raise issues of human rights abuse in Balochistan

Geneva [Switzerland], Mar 12 (ANI): Political activists, experts and European parliamentarians here discussed deplorable conditions of people in Balochistan on Wednesday (local time).

2020-03-12T00:09:11.803837+00:00 IST

Indian Envoy thanks Madagascar President for IOC membership, discusses bilateral relations

Antananarivo [Madgascar], Mar 11 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Madagascar Abhay Kumar called on the President of Madagascar Andry Raojoeline on Wednesday to thank him for India's inclusion at the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) and discussed further progress in bilateral relations between the two countries.

2020-03-11T13:22:53.743858+00:00 IST

Panama reports first coronavirus death in central America

Panama City [Panama], Mar 11 (ANI): Panama's health minister Rosario Turner on Tuesday confirmed one coronavirus death case, the first virus-linked fatality in central America.

2020-03-11T06:17:12.671329+00:00 IST

Turkey, Bolivia confirm first cases of coronavirus

Ankara[Turkey], Mar 11 (ANI): Turkey on early Wednesday announced its first case of the novel coronavirus. Bolivia in South America has also announced the country's first two cases of coronavirus.

2020-03-11T05:56:08.141213+00:00 IST

Latin American nations report 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases

Mexico City [Mexico], Mar 10 (ANI): Latin American countries have stepped up vigilance to contain the spread of novel coronavirus, which has affected nearly 100 people.

2020-03-10T10:36:48.401675+00:00 IST

Canada reports first coronavirus death

Ottawa [Canada], Mar 10 (ANI): Canada reported its first death from coronavirus on Monday.

2020-03-09T20:00:01.272943+00:00 IST

Safe and in good shape, says Sudanese PM after escaping assassination attempt

Khartoum [Sudan], Mar 9 (ANI): Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Monday said that he was 'safe and in good shape' following an assassination attempt targeting his convoy in the capital city.

2020-03-09T17:07:09.642375+00:00 IST

Death toll in Brazil mudslides reaches 42

Sao Paulo [Brazil], Mar 9 (ANI): The death toll from the mudslides in southeast Brazil's Sao Paulo state rose to 42 after rescue workers found the body of a 37-year-old man under piles of earth and debris on Sunday (local time).

2020-03-09T01:15:42.018662+00:00 IST