WHO pledges coronavirus support as African health ministers meet to plan response

The World Health Organization said it would support the efforts of African nations to prepare for a possible outbreak of coronavirus on the continent.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/who-africa-coronavirus-1.5473233?cmp=rss

Moscow targets Chinese with raids amid coronavirus fears

Officials in Moscow have ordered police raids of hotels, dormitories, apartment buildings and businesses to track down Chinese citizens who may not be taking part in a 14-day self-quarantine period upon their arrival in Russia.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-russia-china-1.5473035?cmp=rss

Hardliners win all seats for Tehran in parliamentary vote

Iranian hardliners have won all 30 parliament seats in the capital, Tehran, state TV reported on Sunday, but officials have yet to announce the voter turnout from parliamentary elections two days ago.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-elections-results-1.5473017?cmp=rss

8 dead in Turkey after earthquake hits Iran border area

Eight people died and others were stuck under collapsed buildings in southeastern Turkey on Sunday after a magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck near the border with Iran.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/earthquake-turkey-1.5473009?cmp=rss

South Korea raises disease alert to highest level as coronavirus cases soar

South Korea raised its infectious disease alert to its highest level on Sunday as confirmed coronavirus cases in the country jumped to 602 and the death toll rose to five.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-clusters-outside-china-1.5473011?cmp=rss

How a 'future Queen in training' is finding her voice

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, took part in a recent podcast, one of several events in recent months as more attention has been focusing on her role within the Royal Family.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/royal-fascinator-kate-harry-meghan-1.5471544?cmp=rss