Coronavirus: Iran temporarily frees 54,000 prisoners to combat spread
A judiciary spokesman says the inmates were granted furlough after testing negative for Covid-19. BBC News – Middle East
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Colombia coca crop: Trump tells Duque to resume spraying
Colombia is the world’s largest producer of cocaine, while the US is the world’s largest consumer. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
EU chief says Greece is Europe’s shield in migrant crisis
The head of the European Commission says the EU’s first priority is to keep order on Greece’s border. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Up to fifth of UK workers ‘could be off sick at same time’
Non-urgent NHS care may be delayed if the coronavirus outbreak worsens, the government says, as the number of UK cases rises to 51. BBC News – UK
US election 2020: Joe Biden boosted on Super Tuesday
Moderate Democrats rally around Joe Biden in the contest to find who will take on President Trump. BBC News – US & Canada
Nile Dam: Ethiopia calls US view “totally unacceptable”
The US is running talks between Ethiopia and Egypt over the controversial mega dam project. BBC News – Africa