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The Turkish authorities decided to close the border with Iran in connection with the outbreak of coronavirus infection COVID-2019 Iran. This is reported by CNN Turk on February 23. The Kapykei and Esendere checkpoints on the Turkish-Iranian border are subject to closure. It is noted that these measures were taken in connection with the approaching holiday of Navruz, during which a large flow of tourists to Turkey from Iran is expected. Previously, the Turkish authorities had already restricted the entry of citizens from Iran because of the sharp increase in the incidence of coronavirus in that country. Turkey has strengthened controls at border points and airports. Recall, according to the Ministry of Health of Iran, as of February 23, the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus has increased to 43 people, including eight cases of deaths.

The striker Porto Ze Luish, who had previously played for Spartak Moscow, supported forward Moussa Mareg, who had been insulted on the grounds of racism. He wrote about it on his Instagram on February 17. We 're together, brother, we 're all rowing to the same shore, Ze Luish wrote. It should be noted that the incident occurred during the Portuguese championship match between Porto and Vitoria Gimarainsch (2-1), when Marega scored the winning goal. After the Malian player sent the ball to the net of the rival's goal, Vitoria's fans began to insult him. Marega turned to the match referee, but received a yellow card, before leaving the field in protest. Read also: The goal of ex-player Spartak helped Porto to reach the final of the Cup of Portugal

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky met with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Christina Georgieva, on the margins of the 56th Munich Conference. This is reported on February 15 by the press service of the leader of Ukraine. The sides discussed the progress of judicial reform in Ukraine, as well as the draft law on banks. Zelensky in turn noted that the meeting with the managing director of the IMF was as always constructive. He said that the latest events and achievements in the Ukrainian economy, which according to the Ukrainian leader will benefit eve

The Chinese tech giant Alibaba has launched an artificial intelligence system with the function of identifying passers-by with or without face masks, which can be useful in the fight against the new coronavirus, reported on February 13, Xinhua news agency. The system is based on integrated technologies, including temperature contactless remote imaging of people with an error of around 0.3% degree Celsius. If a passenger with heat passes the sensors of the system, she will be able to automatically warn the respo