Italy Expands Coronavirus Restrictions to Include Entire Country
There are currently 9,172 people in Italy diagnosed with the virus with 563 people who have been killed by the illness to date.
French Culture Minister Infected with Coronavirus
At present, there are 1,412 people in France who are infected with the virus, which has killed 30 so far in the country.
Israel to Quarantine All Incoming Passengers Regardless of Country of Origin
For the next 2 weeks, everyone entering Israel will be required to enter quarantine for 2 weeks.
Israeli School for Syrian Refugee Children in Greece Burns Down, Arson Suspected
"Erdogan opens the borders to allow refugees to move into Greece, creating a boiling point that causes a lot of frustration for the local residents, and encourages far right groups to raise their heads."
Auschwitz-to-Birkenau March Postponed Over Fear of Coronavirus
While the march itself is being postponed, the March of the Living organization will launch a campaign under the slogan: “Never Means Never.”
Italy Gambles its Economy Against Coronavirus Quarantine
The total number of infections in Italy rose to 7,375 from 5,883 on Sunday, and those who died from the virus skyrocketed from 133 to 366.
‘Money Looted from Jewish Victims:’ Simon Wiesenthal Center Obtains Documents on Nazis in Argentina...
The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) has obtained and revealed a list of 12,000 Nazis who had been living in Argentina, many of whom held bank accounts with the predecessor of Credit Suisse.
International Experts Call on UNESCO to Declare Red Sea Coral Reef a Marine World...
Despite political tensions between countries along the Red Sea, researchers band together to call upon UNESCO to declare the Red Sea’s entire coral reef as a Marine World Heritage Site.
UK Schools Tell Returnees From Italy: Stay Away
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IAEA: Iran Raised Enriched Uranium Stockpile 5X Over JCPOA Limit
"There is the possibility of nuclear activities and material that are not under international supervision and about which we know not the origin or the intent."
WHO Staff Member Tests Positive for Coronavirus in Iran
A WHO team also arrived in Iran to deliver supplies and support for the Iranian government to help in the response to the epidemic.
Greek Police Push Back 13,000 Syrian Refugees Sent by Erdogan Across Turkish Border
Erdogan's skill at using millions of human beings to advance his policies remains as effective as before, but this time around it will be difficult for him to repeat his parlor trick.
First Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Rhode Island
Also this weekend, the US Surgeon General this weekend urged the average American to stop. buying. masks.
Pope Francis Battles ‘Slight Illness,’ Misses Official Events
There is no indication thus far that the pontiff is ill with anything other than a simple cold.
Louvre Museum in Paris Shut Down Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The workers are demanding increased protective measures including provision of hand sanitizing gel and window barriers to separate cashiers from the public.
Observatory: Turkish Drones, Artillery, Terrorize Syrian Forces in Hama, Idlib, Aleppo
A Syrian helicopter was shot down by Turkish forces outside Idlib on February 11 and went up in flames. Both pilots were killed.
7th Israeli Diagnosed with Coronavirus
The patient, a resident of Migdal Ha’Emek in the north, visited with his family in Milan last week, where he was infected.
Israeli Woman Wins Tokyo Marathon
The race was limited to only a few hundred top runners, with more than 30,000 amateur runners asked not to attend, because of the coronavirus outbreak in Japan.
Turkey: ‘We Opened the Doors’ for Syrian Refugees into Europe
In accordance with a lucrative deal from the European Union, Ankara has blocked the refugees from leaving for Europe up to this point.
WHO Increases Global Coronavirus Risk to Highest Level
"We still have a chance of containing this virus, if robust action is taken to detect cases early, isolate and care for patients and trace contacts."
After 17 Years of Needless War, Trump Signs Peace Deal with Taliban
Secretary Pompeo believes peace with Taliban will succeed if they cooperate with the Afghan government.
Jewish Council Refuses To Meet Labour Leadership Candidate
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Jewish Groups Hail Bulgaria for Blocking neo-Nazi March
The country’s Supreme Administrative Court prohibited the march, ruling that far-right demonstrators could only lay wreaths at Lukov's home.
Marseille’s Official Description for Tel Aviv: ‘Ex-Palestine’
In 1948, the Israelis won their defensive war in their new state, no longer called "Palestine."
President Rivlin Seeks Australian PM’s Support at The Hague
The question of Malka Leifer was raised by the prime minister.
Mayor of Aalst Claims Anti-Semitic Costumes in Carnival are ‘Just Fun’
"It’s our parade, our humor; people can do whatever they want. It’s a weekend of freedom of speech.”
Israeli Diplomats Quarantined in Japan
The diplomats are quarantined to make sure they did not become infected with coronavirus while rescuing Israeli citizens.
President Rivlin Rings the Bell at Sydney’s Securities Exchange
The president expressed his hope that the double taxation avoidance treaty signed recently between the two countries will allow further broadening of business cooperation.
Israel Deports Over 1,500 South Koreans Over Coronavirus Scare
Netanyahu announced that Australia and Italy would be added to the list of countries with entry restrictions, joining Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and China.
Israel Demands UN Security Council Condemn Rocket Fire from Gaza
Mladenov: "We call for a cessation of rocket fire against a civilian population, which violates international law."