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Iran shuts schools, cultural centres as coronavirus kills six
The coronavirus deaths in Iran count for the most in any country outside the Asia Pacific. Read More
China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates
Iran confirms sixth death as Italy cancels sports events and shuts schools in some regions in bid to stem outbreak.Read More
Bernie Sanders heads to big win in Nevada caucuses
Fox News and MSNBC project Sanders as the winner in Nevada, cementing his status as the Democrat national frontrunner.Read More
Iraq extends ban on Iran arrivals amid coronavirus fears
As authorities take preventive measures to avoid infections from neighbouring Iran, healthcare workers remain sceptical.Read More
In the wake of Hanau, an annual neo-Nazi rally is banned in Sofia
Days after a far-right massacre on European soil, activists cautiously welcome efforts to prevent a march in Bulgaria.Read More
China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates
Infection toll in China reaches 2,345 as South Korea reports a surge in cases and Iran confirms sixth death from virus.Read More
Conservatives make early gains in Iran parliamentary election
Partial results announced by the interior ministry indicate conservative hardliners ahead in parliamentary race.Read More
Togo votes as Faure Gnassingbe seeks to extend dynasty's rule
Incumbent took office in 2005 after death of his father who led country for 38 years after seizing power in 1967 coup.Read More
International fears grow with virus deaths in Italy, South Korea
Six people have died in Iran while in South Korea a spike in new cases took the total number of infections to 433.Read More
Germany's Hamburg election: Greens expected to make big gains
Sunday's vote is about deciding who gets elected into this parliament.Read More
Timeline: South Sudan since independence
The world's newest country has been ravaged by a ruinous civil war that has killed hundreds of thousands of people.Read More
Is WHO mishandling the coronavirus response?
Global health agency warns of 'narrowing' window to contain outbreak.Read More
Timeline: How China's new coronavirus spread
The virus has killed 2,345 people in mainland China and has infected more than 77,000 worldwide, mostly in China.Read More
Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?
Cases of the virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, have been reported around the world.Read More
Erdogan to meet leaders of Russia, France and Germany over Idlib
Turkish leader says summit to be held on March 5 as Ankara hits Syrian gov't targets after Turkish soldier is killed.Read More
Coronavirus in Europe: Two deaths confirmed in Italy
The coronavirus has now spread to eight countries in Europe, including Germany, France and the UK.Read More
Syria's war: Doctors take precautions to protect hospitals
Doctors worry they will not be able to cope with the growing number of patients if medical facilities are bombed.Read More
Burkina Faso violence forces 4,000 people from their homes daily
UN refugee agency says rise in number of frequency of attacks has displaced more than 700,000 people in a year.Read More
'Imagine peace': Reduction in violence offers hope to Afghans
Cautious welcome but also celebrations after agreement between the Taliban, Afghan and US forces.Read More
Coronavirus in South Korea: Nationwide cases of infection double
The spread of the new coronavirus has intensified around the world, with the number of cases more than doubling to 433 in South Korea.Read More
Will the Ghani-Abdullah rivalry undermine Afghan peace process?
Abdullah rejects presidential results at a time Kabul is likely to take part in intra-Afghan talks to end the conflict.Read More
What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?
Here's what we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths.Read More
Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks
Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle a new coronavirus that originated in China's Wuhan city.Read More
South Sudan's rival leaders form coalition government
Opposition leader Riek Machar was sworn in on Saturday as the deputy of President Salva Kiir.Read More
Qatar Pro Wrestling attracts former WWE champs
The Middle East is a key market for the industry's biggest name, WWE, which is backed by billionaire Vince McMahon.Read More