coronavirus (COVID-19)
EXPLAINER: What is WHO team in Wuhan looking for
World
January 14, 2021
EXPLAINER: What is WHO team in Wuhan looking for
WUHAN, China (AP) — The WHO team of international researchers that arrived in the central Chinese city of Wuhan on…
Delta posts $12 billion loss in 2020, cautious 1Q outlook
World
January 14, 2021
Delta posts $12 billion loss in 2020, cautious 1Q outlook
Delta Air Lines closed the books on a disastrous 2020 with a comparatively small fourth-quarter loss, and executives expect a…
Gold prices decline in Egyptian market by LE3 on Thursday
Egypt
January 14, 2021
Gold prices decline in Egyptian market by LE3 on Thursday
Gold prices declined in Egypt on Thursday, with the price of 21-karat (the market’s highest selling gold) falling by LE3…
World Health Organization calls on Egypt to review data on coronavirus infections and deaths
Egypt
January 14, 2021
World Health Organization calls on Egypt to review data on coronavirus infections and deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday called on Egypt to review its data on coronavirus infections and deaths. During…
Lebanon begins all-day curfew as virus spins out of control
Middle East
January 14, 2021
Lebanon begins all-day curfew as virus spins out of control
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities began enforcing an 11-day nationwide shutdown and round the clock curfew Thursday, hoping to limit…
Egypt confirms 996 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
January 14, 2021
Egypt confirms 996 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Wednesday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday confirmed 996 new coronavirus cases, up from 970 on Tuesday, ministry…
European firms unprepared for US-China breakup
World
January 14, 2021
European firms unprepared for US-China breakup
Washington and China have been engaged in a trade and technology war since 2018, with both sides looking to reduce…
Israelis hold torch-lit protest accusing PM of corruption
Middle East
January 13, 2021
Israelis hold torch-lit protest accusing PM of corruption
JERUSALEM (AP) — Dozens of Israeli protesters carrying lit torches, megaphones and flags gathered at dawn Wednesday outside Prime Minister…
World Bank approves cash assistance to crisis-struck Lebanon
Middle East
January 13, 2021
World Bank approves cash assistance to crisis-struck Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — The World Bank approved a $246 million loan to Lebanon to provide emergency cash assistance to nearly…
US team withdraws from the 2021 World Men’s Handball Championship after coronavirus outbreak
Egypt
January 13, 2021
US team withdraws from the 2021 World Men’s Handball Championship after coronavirus outbreak
The International Handball Federation (IHF) announced in an official statement on Tuesday the withdrawal of the United States of America…