Masoumeh Ebtekar, vice president of Iran for Women and Family Affairs, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The vice president is also known as the English-language spokeswoman for the 1979 hostage-takers who seized the US embassy in Tehran and sparked the 444-day diplomatic crisis. On Tuesday, Iranian officials confirmed that Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi… Continue reading Iran Vice President Test Positive to Corona Virus_Ada Nkong
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Egypt declares three days of mourning for Mubarak_Jeff Omokhodion
Egypt’s presidency declared three days of national mourning, beginning on Wednesday, after the death of Mubarak. “ Egypt is declaring a state of general mourning throughout the nation for a period of three days for the death of former President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak.” CNN
This region in Italy will suspend Ash Wednesday mass_Jeff Omokhodion
The diocese of the Northern Italy region of Emilia-Romagna has ordered the suspension of people attending Ash Wednesday mass, according to the diocese’s website. The region currently has 23 confirmed cases of coronavirus. The number of cases across Italy is currently 283, Angello Borreli, head of Italy's Civil Protection Agency said in a briefing on… Continue reading This region in Italy will suspend Ash Wednesday mass_Jeff Omokhodion
Man Utd’s Chris Smalling hopes for England recall during Roma loan_Erik Ogar
Chris Smalling says he will "never give up" on an England recall amid an impressive spell with Roma on loan from Manchester United. Smalling has established himself as a first-team regular at Roma after joining the Italian club in August last year, having been deemed surplus to requirements by United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The… Continue reading Man Utd’s Chris Smalling hopes for England recall during Roma loan_Erik Ogar
EFCC floors Metuh in High Court with 7 years imprisonment_Femi Ehiabhi
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the convicted former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, to seven years imprisonment. Metuh and his firm were convicted on all the seven-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against them. The court in a judgement… Continue reading EFCC floors Metuh in High Court with 7 years imprisonment_Femi Ehiabhi
No OPEC Oil cut decision yet-Saudi Energy Minister_Femi Ehiabhi
OPEC hasn’t made a decision yet on whether to extend or modify its agreement to cut oil output, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies are to meet next week in Vienna to assess their global cuts and output policy. Prince Abdulaziz is confident… Continue reading No OPEC Oil cut decision yet-Saudi Energy Minister_Femi Ehiabhi
Corona Virus Affecting Earnings_ Jeff Omokhodion
Coronavirus will "decrease earnings and growth" around the world, analyst says Ryan Detrick, Senior Market Strategist for LPL Financial, said in a statement today, “The coronavirus might be slowing in mainland China, but the huge jump over the weekend to various other countries has many reassessing 2020 growth estimates." Detrick said:"The [International Monetary Fund] already… Continue reading Corona Virus Affecting Earnings_ Jeff Omokhodion
Roma want to sign Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan permanently_Erik Ogar
Smalling has made 26 appearances in all competitions for Roma this season and revealed earlier this week he is open to extending his stay in the Italian capital beyond the end of the season. As it stands, Smalling is scheduled to return to parent club Manchester United at the end of the season but Fonseca… Continue reading Roma want to sign Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan permanently_Erik Ogar
Pakistan closes border with Iran to halt spread of virus_Jeff Omokhodion
Pakistan has temporarily closed its border with Iran to halt the possible spread of novel coronavirus after Iranian authorities reported several coronavirus cases and deaths, Balochistan Home Minister Ziaullah Langove told CNN on Sunday. Pakistan has set up a 100-bed tent hospital at the border with Iran to cope with a possible emergency situation. Pakistan shares… Continue reading Pakistan closes border with Iran to halt spread of virus_Jeff Omokhodion
