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World Health Organization ( WHO) on Monday (9/3) has stated that there is real threat,  corona virus ( covid-19) will be pandemic. General Director of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus explained that to overcome the spread of Covid-19 / it needs comprehensive efforts both isolation and mitigation. 

"It is not about containment or mitigation which is false dichotomy . It is about both, both containment and mitigation. All countries must take a comprehensive , blended strategy  for controlling the epidemic pushing this deadly virus back" Ghebreyesus said. 

World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday stated that although the virus will be pandemic, the virus can be controlled.

"the rule of the game is the same: Never give up," He added. 

Since, the corona virus appeared,  there has been  110.564 cases that recorded in 100 countries. It killed 3.862 people.  Michael Ryan, head of emergency program of WHO stated that the spread of COVID-19 can be controlled.  It is different with influeanza thatspreads easily////Borgias //VOIRRI//  TRANS:AF/edited by Eliswan.

Saudi Arabian kingdom experienced internal political crisis of family. A total of 3 senior family members of the kingdom  were caught and detained on Friday morning  (06/03). They are king Salman’s younger brother, Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz; former crown prince  of Prince Mohammed bin Nayef; as well as a cousin of the royal family, Prince Nawaf bin Nayef. The three influential princes were accused of trying a coup and overthrowing King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.  The action signaled the latest step of the Crown Prince Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in strengthening his grip of power. Middle East observer, David Hearst as quoted  by Al Jazeera on Tuesday, March 10^th explained that  the action of Mohammed bin Salman  triggered by his several policies in his country got criticism and some policies that failed.

"Since overthrowing the oldest cousin-Mohamad Bin Nayef from the crown prince, he has lost much popularity, (reform programs ) nothing has gone well. You know the war in Yemen, now the ARAMCO IPO, oil prices are rising and now there is also a coronavirus. And stop the Umrah worship. (Crown Prince ) is under a lot of pressure, and I think he feels he needs to finish his work" David Hearst said. 

Meanwhile, Middle East Political lecturer of Cambridge university , Roxane Farman Farmaian opined that the action of Mohamad Bin Salman who caught and detained 3 senior family members of Saudi Arabian kingdom  is a bid to foster his power aster his many policies do not run well. 

"To be sure I agree that many of his actions are not going well, and one of these problems is which allies do he actually have in court? ... So the approach must be heavy handed to build its position and to be truly strong in particular family members. And this is very unusual for the Saudi Court and family. They tend to be inclusive, closed, and supportive" Roxane said. 

The action of  Mohamad Bin Salman also brought about health speculation of  king Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud (84) and  whether  the success at Saudi Arabian kingdom will happen at the short time// Borgias / TRANS : AF

Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden has picked up another prize endorsement from a former rival, Cory Booker. Biden and Bernie Sanders are vying to be the Democratic nominee who will face Donald Trump in November. Harris, who was the only black woman in the Democratic field before she ended her campaign in December, endorsed Biden on Sunday. The California senator's thumbs-up has ignited speculation about whether Mr Biden might select her as a running mate if he wins the Democratic presidential nomination. Both Ms Harris and Mr Booker, who is also African American, are expected to appear alongside Mr Biden at a rally in Detroit, Michigan, on Monday night. Booker will also reportedly campaign with Mr Biden in Flint, Michigan, earlier in the day. In an email, Booker - who dropped out of the race in January - said: "Joe is building the kind of campaign that will do more than remove one guy from one office. 

"He will lead the Democratic Party to victory in races up and down the ballot across the country this November."

A week ago, three other former Biden rivals - Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Pete Buttigieg, a former mayor from Indiana, and former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke - all endorsed the now Democratic frontrunner. Another former black candidate, ex-Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, has also backed Mr Biden, as did erstwhile rivals Mike Bloomberg, Tim Ryan and John Delaney. Despite Mr Booker's fulsome endorsement for Mr Biden, he has not always been so supportive. After a live TV debate in September, the New Jersey senator seemed to express doubts about the 77-year-old former vice-president's mental acuity.

"There were a lot of moments where a number of us on stage were looking at he each other, where [Biden] tends to go on sometimes" Booker said.

While opinion polls have raised questions about Mr Sanders' ability to connect with black voters, the Vermont senator picked up a coveted endorsement on Sunday from civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. Sanders has been endorsed by former rivals, Marianne Williamson and Bill de Blasio. The Democratic field once had more than two dozen candidates. Now effectively a two-man race, the eventual winner will be anointed at the party convention in July in Milwaukee, Wisconsin//BBCnews

Italy's government has pledged to further increase spending in a "massive shock therapy" to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The country is struggling to adapt to the most restrictive measures since World War Two, introduced on Sunday. Up to 16 million people in northern Italy now need permission to travel under quarantine rules. With 366 deaths now confirmed, Italy is the worst-hit country in the world after China. In a separate development, six people died in a prison riot in the city of Modena, following protests at the new restrictions, local media report. There were also riots at several other prisons in northern Italy. In Modena, officials say prisoners set fire to a cell block after they were told that visits would be suspended. It is thought that at least two of the dead lost their lives to drug overdoses after they raided the prison hospital for the heroin substitute methadone. Cases of the virus have been confirmed in all 20 Italian regions, with the total number of infections now at 6,387. The coronavirus causes the Covid-19 disease. In severe cases, patients have pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and multiple organ failure that can lead to death. On Monday, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said the government would pump in more money to mitigate the impact of the outbreak. He also said Italy would overcome the virus if people followed the rules, adding that the sacrifices required were for the good of all. Italy is also seeking measures at EU level//BBCnews