Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020
Australia lorry crash: Four police officers killed in Melbourne
Canberra, APR 22 – Four Australian police officers have been killed in a crash involving a lorry in the city of Melbourne. The police chief for the state of Victoria said it was the worst loss of life in the history of the state’s police force. Officers had pulled over a car for speeding on a motorway when the lorry ploughed into them, officials said. The driver of the car – a Porsche 911 sports car – fled the scene and is being sought by police. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner GrahamRead More
Imran Khan, President Trump discuss COVID-19 pandemic related challenges
ISLAMABAD, APR 22 (DNA) – The two leaders discussed COVID-19 pandemic related challenges, its implications on global economy, and ways to mitigate its impact. They also exchanged views on regional issues and further strengthening of Pakistan-U.S. cooperation. Prime Minister Imran Khan conveyed sympathies and condolences on the loss of so many precious lives in the U.S. due to coronavirus. Prime Minister Imran Khan also highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to contain the spread of the virus. He emphasized that Pakistan was facing a dual challenge of overcoming the pandemic and saving people,Read More
Coronavirus: Ethiopian pop star donates house to help Covid-19 response
Hemelmal Abate is among a number of Ethiopians who have donated properties to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The are responding to the government’s call for help to stop the spread of the virus. Many buildings are being converted into quarantine centres to help Addis Ababa deal with the infections. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has asked Ethiopians to help out in any way they can.
Coronavirus: South Africa deploys 70,000 troops to enforce lockdown
More than 70,000 extra troops will be deployed in South Africa to help enforce a lockdown intended to stop the spread of coronavirus, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced. South Africa has had 3,465 confirmed coronavirus cases – second only to Egypt in Africa – and 58 deaths. The country has some of the most stringent coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the world. But security forces have struggled to enforce them. Since 27 March only essential service providers, such as health workers, financial services providers, journalists and retail workers, are allowed toRead More
Coronavirus: Romania hands out steep lockdown fines
Bucharest , APR 22 – Romania has issued 200,000 fines in under a month to people who failed to comply with restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus. The relatively high fines handed out between 24 March and 19 April amount to £69m (€78m), said to equal Romania’s February 2020 corporate tax take. One of Bucharest’s mayors was fined 10,000 lei (£1,825) after he was caught cycling in a public park. Parks are closed and Robert Negoita argued he had been inspecting it. However, the mayor of the capital’s densely populatedRead More
Kenya hunts those filmed fleeing coronavirus quarantine centre
Nairobi , APR 22 – Kenyans filmed escaping from a coronavirus quarantine centre will be hunted down and sent back there, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said. “We know you and we will find you,” he said, adding that the escapees were putting the lives of others at risk. The warning came after a video clip went viral showing several people scaling a wall to flee a quarantine centre in the capital, Nairobi. Those in forced quarantine have been complaining about poor conditions. They say some centres are not much betterRead More