coronavirus (COVID-19)
Egyptian government spends LE40 bn in two and a half months
Economy
May 8, 2020
Egyptian government spends LE40 bn in two and a half months
Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait announced on Thursday that the government has succeeded in dealing with the novel coronavirus by…
America’s business of prisons thrives even amid a pandemic
World
May 8, 2020
America’s business of prisons thrives even amid a pandemic
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As factories and other businesses remain shuttered across America, people in prisons in at least 40 states…
China, S. Korea see new virus cases as world lockdowns ease
World
May 8, 2020
China, S. Korea see new virus cases as world lockdowns ease
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — China and South Korea both reported more coronavirus infections Friday after reopening economies damaged by…
Palestinian boy braves surgery alone during coronavirus closure in Israel
Middle East
May 8, 2020
Palestinian boy braves surgery alone during coronavirus closure in Israel
HIZME CHECKPOINT, West Bank (Reuters) — Heart surgery is a trial for anyone, and especially for a young child. It…
One million coronavirus tests conducted in Egypt: presidential adviser
Egypt
May 8, 2020
One million coronavirus tests conducted in Egypt: presidential adviser
The number of coronavirus tests conducted in Egypt thus far has exceeded one million, Presidential Adviser for Health and Prevention…
The Coronavirus Crisis Raises Contradictions in Western Countries
Opinion
May 8, 2020
The Coronavirus Crisis Raises Contradictions in Western Countries
Decision-making circles in the world’s countries today are not only preoccupied with how to develop and test ways to limit…
Virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India
World
May 8, 2020
Virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India
NEW DELHI (AP) — As India enters an extended coronavirus lockdown, the government is actively pursuing contact tracing to help…
Amid pandemic, the world’s working poor hustle to survive
World
May 8, 2020
Amid pandemic, the world’s working poor hustle to survive
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From India to Argentina, untold millions who were already struggling to get by on…
Egypt repatriates 298 Egyptians stranded in Kuwait
Egypt
May 7, 2020
Egypt repatriates 298 Egyptians stranded in Kuwait
An EgyptAir flight carrying 298 Egyptian expatriates who were stranded in Kuwait arrived at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday. The…
Egypt’s South Sinai hotels prepare for tourists’ return after Eid al-Fitr
Egypt
May 7, 2020
Egypt’s South Sinai hotels prepare for tourists’ return after Eid al-Fitr
Egypt’s South Sinai hotels are preparing for the return of tourists following the Eid al-Fitr holiday at the end of…