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COVID-19 in Egypt: 643 new cases, 39 deaths on Monday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 643 new cases, 39 deaths on Monday

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 643 new coronavirus cases, down from 647 on Sunday. The ministry also reported 39…
Cabinet talks in Lebanon break down, heralding more collapse
Middle East

Cabinet talks in Lebanon break down, heralding more collapse

BEIRUT (AP) — Protesters blocked some roads in the Lebanese capital with burning tires Monday after talks on the formation…
China’s Sinopharm vaccine is one of the most powerful vaccines against coronavirus: minister
Egypt

China’s Sinopharm vaccine is one of the most powerful vaccines against coronavirus: minister

During a joint press conference with the Chinese ambassador on Monday, Egypt’s Minister of Health Hala Zayed said that the Chinese vaccine…
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports 30% drop in payments to state
Middle East

Saudi oil giant Aramco reports 30% drop in payments to state

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s state-backed oil giant Aramco paid the Saudi government 30 percent less in…
Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu
Middle East

Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis vote Tuesday in their fourth parliamentary election in just two years. Once again, the race boils…
In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed
Middle East

In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed

Alarm clock, breakfast, school — in Reema Bast’s family, mornings haven’t changed much, even though she doesn’t have to rush her three children…
Tokyo Olympics ready to announce ban on fans from abroad
Egypt

Tokyo Olympics ready to announce ban on fans from abroad

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo organizers and the International Olympic Committee are poised to finally make it official that most fans…
Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up
Middle East

Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up

BEIRUT (AP) — Shops closing, companies going bankrupt and pharmacies with shelves emptying — in Lebanon these days, fistfights erupt…
Streets of New Administrative Capital to be named after deceased health sector heroes
Egypt

Streets of New Administrative Capital to be named after deceased health sector heroes

Since last May, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been working to compile a list of healthcare workers that have died…
AstraZeneca: France, UK PM’s will receive vaccine
World

AstraZeneca: France, UK PM’s will receive vaccine

The prime ministers of France and the United Kingdom are set to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus on Friday.…
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