02 April 2020

• Zarif Says Iran 'Only Acts In Self-Defense' After Trump's Warning
  Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said his country "only acts in self-defense" after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran of a "heavy price" if it or its allies attack U.S. troops or assets in Iraq.
• Serbian Journalist Detained, Questioned Over Critical Coronavirus Article
  Serbian police detained a journalist who wrote a critical text on the handling of the coronavirus epidemic and released her on April 2 after interrogating her overnight.
• Turkmenistan Bans Foreign Currency Cash Withdrawals In Sign Of Cash Crunch
  Turkmenistan has banned the withdrawal of cash in foreign currencies in banks as of April 1, a sign the Central Asian energy-rich nation may be cash-strapped.
• COVID-19: Putin To Address Nation; Pakistan Urged To Give Workers Better Protection
  A human rights group has called on Pakistan's government to take rapid measures to offset the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on its most vulnerable workers.
• Pakistani Court Overturns Conviction, Death Sentence In Daniel Pearl Murder
  A Pakistani court has overturned a death sentence and murder conviction imposed on a British-born militant over the 2002 killing of American journalist Daniel Pearl.