More deaths in Italy, school closure in France

Mar 13,2020
As the number of global coronavirus cases rise, countries are scrambling to enact measures that will stem the spread. In Italy, nearly 200 more deaths have raised the country's total death toll to over 1,000.
US attacks Iran-backed militia group in Iraq
Mar 13
The United States says it has attacked an Iran-backed Shia militia group's facilities in Iraq, in response to a rocket assault against US-led coalition forces.
Tokyo Olympic organizers to continue preparations
Mar 13
The organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics says it hopes to continue preparing for the Games along with the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee.
Italy shuts stores across country to fight virus
Mar 12
Italy on Wednesday shut all stores except for pharmacies and food shops in a desperate bid to halt the spread of a coronavirus that has killed 827 in the the country in just over two weeks.
29 nations and regions restrict entry from Japan
Mar 12
Japan's Foreign Ministry says that as of Thursday morning, 29 countries and regions have placed restrictions on the entry of people traveling from Japan over the coronavirus outbreak.
UN chief designates acting special representative for Libya
Mar 12
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on Wednesday the designation of Stephanie Turco Williams of the United States as his acting special representative ............
Trump suspends travel from Europe to US in coronavirus crisis
Mar 12
President Donald Trump on Wednesday suspended travel from Europe to the United States for 30 days in an "aggressive" ............