Mar 23 U.S. slashes aid to Afghanistan after Pompeo trip to Kabul By Kathy Gannon, Rahim Faiez, Associated Press The announcement came from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday after he made an unannounced visit to Kabul to meet with Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah. Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch 2:01 News Wrap: IOC member says Tokyo Olympics will be postponed In our news wrap Monday, there is word that this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo will be postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Dick Pound, an American member of the International Olympic Committee, said they will likely take place… Continue watching
Mar 23 ‘Stay at home’: UK limits gatherings to 2 people in virus response By Danica Kirka, Pan Pylas, Associated Press Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday sweeping curbs on everyday activity including the banning of any gatherings of more than two people. Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch 6:59 Coronavirus could ravage vulnerable populations in war zones, say experts Fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic is difficult enough in developed countries and regions like the U.S. and Western Europe. In areas with active conflicts and large populations of refugees, the challenge is even harder, and the situations are growing more… Continue watching
Mar 23 South Africa to go into 3-week nationwide lockdown By Mogomotsi Magome, Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press South Africa, Africa's most industrialized economy and a nation of 57 million people, will to go into a nationwide lockdown for 21 days starting Thursday to try to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, the president said Monday. Continue reading
Mar 23 Ontario to close all non-essential businesses By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Ontario Gov. Doug Ford said Monday he will release the list of businesses that will be allowed to stay open, but food will remain on the grocery store shelves and people will still have access to medication. Continue reading
Mar 23 UN chief urges immediate global cease-fire to fight COVID-19 By Associated Press The U.N. chief said: "It is time to put armed conflict on lock down and focus together on the true fight of our lives."… Continue reading
Mar 23 Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virus By Lori Hinnant, Foster Klug, Associated Press The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were asked or ordered to stay home on Monday to try to blunt… Continue reading
Mar 23 Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consuming By Lori Hinnant, Foster Klug, Associated Press The hunt for ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe on Monday, as new coronavirus infections soared and political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick aid package from Congress. Continue reading
Mar 23 War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case is confirmed By Albert Aji, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press The arrival of the global pandemic in Syria as well as the Gaza Strip has raised concerns it could run rampant in some of the most vulnerable areas in the Middle East. Continue reading