A police officer wearing a protective face mask stands next to a masked carnival reveller at Venice Carnival, with the last two days, as well as Sunday night's festivities, cancelled because of coronavirus. As Italy recorded three deaths, the director general of the World Health Organisation Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke of a narrowing 'window of opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Italian passenger jet is ‘held’ after arriving in Mauritius as authorities ‘demand all on board are quarantined or fly straight back’ amid concerns over coronavirus which has killed SIX in the country… while UK insists ‘threat to British public is low’
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Horrifically-scarred Iraqi orphan discovers his family is ALIVE three decades after he was brought to Britain as a victim of Saddam Hussein’s bombs
The couple, who live in Karbala – 311 miles from Basra - then sent over a school photograph of Amar – though he struggled to recognise himself as it was taken before his scars - as well as documents and certificates to confirm Zahra's identity. … [Read more...] about Horrifically-scarred Iraqi orphan discovers his family is ALIVE three decades after he was brought to Britain as a victim of Saddam Hussein’s bombs
Our enemies will seek to exploit Britain’s vulnerability during this moment of crisis
With our Prime Minister unwell, most people subjected to wide-ranging restrictions on their personal liberty and the economy teetering on the brink of collapse, Britain is experiencing a level of vulnerability that has not been seen since the darkest days of the Second World War. And it is at times like these, when ministers are preoccupied with devising an effective strategy for tackling the pandemic, that it is crucial we remain on our guard against those who might seek to exploit our dire predicament to their advantage. … [Read more...] about Our enemies will seek to exploit Britain’s vulnerability during this moment of crisis
Iraq mulls plan to replace US-led coalition with Nato troops after Soleimani backlash
"We are talking to the coalition countries - France, the UK, Canada - about a range of scenarios," said Abdelkarim Khalaf, spokesman for caretaker Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi. "The essential thing is that no combat troops are present and our airspace is no longer used.” … [Read more...] about Iraq mulls plan to replace US-led coalition with Nato troops after Soleimani backlash
