Sanders: Lift the sanctions on Iran
Democratic presidential hopeful says US sanctions on Iran should be lifted in order to help it fight coronavirus.
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Florida congressman tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart becomes first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Three rockets hit near US Embassy in Iraq
At least three rockets strike Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone which houses the US Embassy.
Biden wins Florida, Illinois and Arizona
Multiple networks project that former Vice President will win primaries in all three states which voted on Tuesday.
Three new coronavirus cases identified near Bethlehem
Total number of coronavirus cases in PA now stands at 44.
Brazilian President's second coronavirus test comes back negative
Jair Bolsonaro announces his second test for coronavirus was negative.
Netanyahu: It's a matter of life or death, not children's play
Netanyahu in interview on Channel 13 News: The criticism of the use of the Shin Bet is baseless.
Two MKs and two ministers go into isolation
Ministers Hanegbi and Deri and MKs Ben Barak and Schuster were with the head of the Merhavim Regional Council who contracted COVID-19.
Egypt reports two more deaths from coronavirus
Egypt will halt all air traffic at its airports starting on Thursday to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Amazon bans 'Mein Kampf'
Amazon bans the sale of most editions of Adolf Hitler’s book and other Nazi propaganda books.
Top Iranian cleric dies from coronavirus
Member of Iran's Assembly of Experts becomes latest top official to die from COVID-19.
Toronto restaurants urged to temporarily close due to coronavirus
Health officials in Toronto recommend closure of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and theaters to prevent further spread of COVID-19.
Trump: Avoid gathering in public spaces
US President urges Americans to avoid traveling and gathering in public spaces, says coronavirus outbreak could last into July or August.
Biden declared winner of Washington state primary
Former US Vice President wins five out of six states that voted on March 10.
Iran records 113 coronavirus deaths in one day
Iranian official acknowledges coronavirus pandemic could overwhelm health facilities as death toll reaches 724.
Italy reports more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases in one day
Italy reports 3,590 additional cases of the coronavirus, its biggest one-day increase since the outbreak began.
Biden vows to pick a woman as his running mate
In televised debate, former VP commits to pick a woman as his running mate. Sanders says he will "in all likelihood" do the same.
New York City schools to close due to coronavirus
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces schools in the city will be closed until April 20.
Khamenei's adviser contracts coronavirus
Ali Akbar Velayati, top adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, under quarantine after contracting COVID-19.
Canadian PM's wife tests positive for coronavirus
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Justin Trudeau, tests positive for COVID-19 and will remain in isolation. PM not exhibiting symptoms.
MLB, NHL cancel games amid coronavirus outbreak
Major League Baseball cancels Spring Training and delays start of the season, while National Hockey League suspends 2019-2020 season.
US hits Iran-backed militia in Iraq
US strikes five weapons storage facilities belonging to Iranian-backed militia in retaliation for rocket attack on a base north of Baghdad.
Netanyahu to Gantz: Supporters of terrorism will not be part of the government
PM invites Gantz to meeting with the goal of forming a national emergency government.
State Department changes description of Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem
State Department now calls Palestinian Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem “Arab residents” or “non-Israeli citizens”.
Iranian Vice President contracts coronavirus
Iranian senior Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri becomes latest high-ranking official to contract COVID-19.
US and British soldier killed in Iraq rocket attack
Three killed in rocket attack on Iraqi military base. Hours later, retaliatory strikes target pro-Iranian militia in neighboring Syria.
Italy orders closure of shops amid coronavirus outbreak
Italian Prime Minister orders all shops closed except for supermarkets, food stores and chemists.
Biden wins Mississippi, Missouri and Michigan primaries
Former US Vice President projected to win in three of six states which held primaries, including Michigan which hands out 125 delegates.
Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 30
PA reports new case of coronavirus in Bethlehem, bringing the total number of cases to 30.
Balad chairman to attend meeting with Blue and White
Blue and White will try to convince Joint List party to agree to minority government which they will support from the outside.
Soldiers thwart attempted terrorist attack in Binyamin region
IDF soldiers identify terrorists preparing to throw firebombs, open fire at them and arrest them.
British health minister tests positive for coronavirus
British MP Nadine Dorries, a minister in the health department, tests positive for coronavirus, is in self-isolation.
First case of coronavirus recorded in Turkey
Male Turkish citizen tests positive for coronavirus after returning from Europe.
Report: Peretz sought to become Knesset Speaker - and was rejected
Labor chairman reportedly asked Blue and White to be appointed Knesset Speaker, but Gantz rejected the request.
IAEA head: Iran continuing to provide access to nuclear facilities
IAEA director general says Iran providing inspectors with access to its active nuclear facilities, despite stepping back from nuclear deal.
Report: MK Gabi Ashkenazi opposes minority government
Senior Blue and White leader reportedly opposes government supported by Joint List, but won't vote against it.
Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 26
PA “health ministry” reports new case of novel coronavirus in the city of Bethlehem.
Iran reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus
Iran's health ministry reports 49 new deaths from coronavirus, the highest toll within 24 hours since the start of the outbreak.
Report: Netanyahu sending messengers to Amir Peretz
PM and his associates reportedly have been sending emissaries to convince Labor leader to join a Likud-led government.
Oregon Governor declares state of emergency over coronavirus
Oregon Governor Kate Brown declares state of emergency after number of coronavirus cases in the state doubled to 14.
