China detected 118 COVID-19 cases over the last day; 106 of them were seen in the country, “QİA.AZ” mentions, citing the State Health Committee. However, the country did not register coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours. Szilin province has become the epicenter due to the number of cases of intra-area infections. Yesterday, the region recorded 43… Continue reading China discovers new epicenter of coronavirus
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Istanbul Airport becomes Europe’s busiest in 2020
Istanbul Airport became the busiest airport in Europe in terms of passenger numbers in 2020, “QİA.AZ” reports.With 23.4 million travelers, the newly built facility surpassed London’s Heathrow and Paris’ Charles de Gaulle, which followed Istanbul with 22.3 million and 22.1 million, respectively. Heathrow Airport, formerly the busiest in Europe, later said in a statement that passenger numbers… Continue reading Istanbul Airport becomes Europe’s busiest in 2020
Colombian media writes about January 20 tragedy
Colombia’s influential news portal El Expediente has published an article by columnist Roberto Trobajo entitled “Black January” dedicated to the January 20 tragedy, QİA.AZ mentions, referring to Azerbaijani Embassy in Mexico. The article says that then leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, sent troops to the Azerbaijanis, who peacefully protested against the unjust position of the Soviet… Continue reading Colombian media writes about January 20 tragedy
China could have acted more quickly: WHO’s pandemic response probe
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and China ‘could have acted more quickly’ in dealing with coronavirus. The pandemic response probe declared on Monday, regretting that the “largely hidden epidemic contributed to the global spread”. The group investigating the global response had concluded that China and WHO could have acted faster when Covid-19 first surfaced in… Continue reading China could have acted more quickly: WHO’s pandemic response probe
Turkish Defense Minister and Chief of General Staff visiting Iraq
Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and Chief of General Staff General Yaşar Gülerare in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. “QİA.AZ” informs that the statement came from the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. Akar will meet with Iraqi Defense Minister Juma Inad and other senior officials. During the meeting, parties will discuss cooperation issues in the fight against terrorism.
First snow captured in Sahara in 37 years
Amateur photographer Karim Bouchetata (BUSHETATA) took spectacular photos showing the Sahara Desert covered in pickets of snow. The last time snow was reportedly seen in Ain Sefra was on February 18, 1979, when a snowstorm lasted just half an hour. Locals were stunned to see pictures of the recent snowfalls, some for the first time… Continue reading First snow captured in Sahara in 37 years
Iran convicts American businessman on spying charge
Iran convicted an American businessman on a spying charge and sentenced him to 10 years in prison weeks after the U.S. election, “QİA.AZ” states, citing TASS. A family friend of Iranian-American Emad Shargi, 56, told NBC News that he was called to court on Nov. 30, convicted of espionage without trial, and sentenced to a decade in… Continue reading Iran convicts American businessman on spying charge
Armenia’s President transported to London hospital
Armenia’s President Armen Sarkissian, who contracted a new coronavirus and was getting treatment in home conditions, has been transported to a hospital, “QİA.AZ” mentions, citing TASS. According to the Presidential press office, the disease passes in severe form. “President Sarkissian has symptoms peculiar to the disease – high fever and bilateral pneumonia.”
Russia invited to Joe Biden’s inauguration
The United States has invited Russian officials to President-elect Joseph Biden’s inauguration, QİA.AZ informs, citing RIA Novosti. “We have received an invitation. We plan to attend at the ambassadorial level,” said a representative of the Russian embassy.
WHO experts to arrive in China to study origin of COVID-19
A delegation of experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) will arrive in China on January 14 to investigate the causes of the novel coronavirus, QİA.AZ states, citing TASS. According to the statement of the State Committee for Hygiene and Health of the People’s Republic of China, during the visit, foreign experts “will conduct an investigation together… Continue reading WHO experts to arrive in China to study origin of COVID-19