“SEE” reviews hits of news across the world on Friday
Iran's leaders warn low turnout in the election will boost Trump
Iran’s senior leaders flooded the media with eve-of-poll warnings that abstentions in Friday’s parliamentary elections – either through indifference or as a protest – will only encourage Donald Trump to step up economic sanctions against Tehran. ( The Guardian)
US intelligence warned House members Russia is working to get Trump re-elected
US intelligence officials are reported to have warned members of Congress last week that Russia was trying to interfere in the 2020 election campaign in favor of Donald Trump, in a briefing that led to the abrupt removal of the acting director of national intelligence. (The Guardian)
Germany shooting: chants of 'Nazis out' at vigils after gunman kills nine
Thousands of people have taken part in vigils across Germany after a gunman with apparent far-right beliefs killed nine people at a shisha bar and a cafe in the city of Hanau. 9The Guardian)
Coronavirus kills young Wuhan doctor as hundreds infected in China's prisons
A 29-year-old doctor in Wuhan has become the latest victim of the coronavirus as China reported infections in prisons in three provinces, as well as clusters in Beijing.
Wuhan health authorities said Peng Yinhua, who worked in respiratory and critical care at Jiangxia district’s First People’s Hospital, had contracted the infection while working on the “front line”. ( The Guardian)
U.S. intelligence told lawmakers of Russian bid to boost Trump re-election – source
U.S. intelligence officials told lawmakers last week that Russia is interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump's re-election, a person familiar with the briefing said on Thursday. (Yahoo News)
Drop-in new China coronavirus cases as door-to-door checks carried out in Wuhan
New coronavirus cases in China are continuing to fall as inspectors clad in protective suits go door-to-door in the epicenter to find every infected person.
Wuhan, where the new form of coronavirus known as Covid-19 emerged, is on the final day of a campaign to root out anyone with symptoms whom authorities may have missed so far. (Yahoo News)
South Korean 'Cult' at Center of Local Coronavirus Outbreak
A mysterious religious group described by the government of South Korea as a “cult” has emerged as a hotbed of new coronavirus cases, according to official statistics.
At least 33 of South Korea’s 104 confirmed cases as of Feb. 20 are linked to the Shincheonji sect, which is also known as “Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony.” (Yahoo News)
Ukrainians hurl stones at evacuees from China
Ukraine's effort to quarantine more than 70 people evacuated from China over the new virus outbreak plunged into chaos Thursday as local residents opposing the move hurled stones at the evacuees and clashed with police. ( Yahoo News)
Virus Surge in Japan Risks Undoing Abe’s Efforts to Woo China
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has so far managed to keep the coronavirus outbreak from damaging his hard-won relationship with China. That’s getting even more difficult with each new case confirmed in Japan. ( Bloomberg)
Hamas prepares to fight potential coronavirus outbreak in Gaza
The Palestinian group that rules the enclave sets up a medical complex in cooperation with WHO officials, ready to quarantine any Gazans returning from China; PA also takes measures after officers leave for training in China (Ynet)
Netanyahu, Likud try to solicit votes from Israeli-Arabs
The ruling party estimates there are enough potential votes in the Arab sector to win them at least one Knesset seat in the coming elections; launches a large-scale campaign to recruit new supporters. (Ynet)
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