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Israel imposing third national COVID-19 lockdown
Middle East
December 25, 2020
Israel imposing third national COVID-19 lockdown
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel will impose a third national lockdown to fight surging COVID-19 infections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said…
Pope promises to visit Lebanon, South Sudan, as soon as possible
Middle East
December 24, 2020
Pope promises to visit Lebanon, South Sudan, as soon as possible
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis promised in his Christmas messages on Thursday to visit Lebanon and South Sudan as…
Worried Morocco bans parties to stem holiday virus spread
Middle East
December 24, 2020
Worried Morocco bans parties to stem holiday virus spread
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco has imposed a curfew, closed restaurants in major cities and banned public and private gatherings…
A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas
World
December 23, 2020
A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas
Montserrat Parello lost her husband eight years ago, and Christmas gatherings with children and grandchildren had helped her deal with…
‘Glimmer of hope’: Beirut seeks Christmas cheer after devastating year
Middle East
December 22, 2020
‘Glimmer of hope’: Beirut seeks Christmas cheer after devastating year
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Near the wreckage of Beirut’s port, a charity is bringing Christmas cheer to a city hammered by…
The Nutcracker ballet comes to Cairo Opera House starting December 23
Culture
December 21, 2020
The Nutcracker ballet comes to Cairo Opera House starting December 23
The Cairo Opera Ballet Company, accompanied by the Cairo Opera Orchestra, will present starting Wednesday Russian composer Tchaikovsky’s beloved masterpiece…
Toughest COVID-19 rules extended to much of south England
World
December 18, 2020
Toughest COVID-19 rules extended to much of south England
LONDON (AP) — Large parts of southern England will be placed under the country’s strictest coronavirus restrictions from this weekend,…
The show must go on: Cairo Opera House to host three Christmas concerts amid COVID-19 second wave
Culture
December 17, 2020
The show must go on: Cairo Opera House to host three Christmas concerts amid COVID-19 second wave
The Cairo Opera House will host three Christmas concerts over the next week amid a surge in coronavirus cases. On…
I’ll not outlaw Christmas, Britain’s Johnson says
World
December 16, 2020
I’ll not outlaw Christmas, Britain’s Johnson says
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he would not outlaw Christmas gatherings, resisting pressure from…
Photos: Tips for a delightfully romantic Christmas dinner at home
Life & Style
December 15, 2020
Photos: Tips for a delightfully romantic Christmas dinner at home
Christmas mealtimes this year might be a little more private thanks to the lockdown and preventive measures to curb COVID-19…