coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 in Egypt: 392 new cases, 16 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
December 2, 2020
COVID-19 in Egypt: 392 new cases, 16 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday reported 392 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of reported cases up to…
Analysis: Wary Turks aren’t buying Erdogan’s economic promise yet
Middle East
December 2, 2020
Analysis: Wary Turks aren’t buying Erdogan’s economic promise yet
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s promise of a new economic era triggered a foreign-driven rally in the lira,…
42nd annual Cairo film fest to kick off Wednesday amid COVID-19 precautionary measures
Cinema/TV
December 1, 2020
42nd annual Cairo film fest to kick off Wednesday amid COVID-19 precautionary measures
The 42nd Cairo International Film Festival opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday amid tight COVID-19 precautionary measures, according to…
Today’s the day: Egypt to begin enforcing mandated business operating hours
Egypt
December 1, 2020
Today’s the day: Egypt to begin enforcing mandated business operating hours
The Egyptian government began enforcing on Tuesday new opening and closing times for shops, malls, cafes, restaurants, and workshops, as…
Coronavirus robs biblical Bethlehem of Christmas cheer
Middle East
December 1, 2020
Coronavirus robs biblical Bethlehem of Christmas cheer
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — The coronavirus has cast a pall over Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, all but shutting down…
UN hosts latest round of talks on Syria’s constitution
Middle East
November 30, 2020
UN hosts latest round of talks on Syria’s constitution
GENEVA (AP) — Delegations from Syria’s government, opposition and civil society are meeting in Geneva for the latest round of…
Egypt decreases government office capacity to curb second wave of coronavirus
Egypt
November 30, 2020
Egypt decreases government office capacity to curb second wave of coronavirus
Egypt’s Local Development Ministry spokesperson Khaled Qassem said on Monday that the ministry has ordered Egypt’s governorates to reduce the…
Turkey’s COVID curfew fails to contain surging second wave
Middle East
November 30, 2020
Turkey’s COVID curfew fails to contain surging second wave
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Coronavirus deaths in Turkey rose to a record for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday and the…
Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores
World
November 27, 2020
Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores
NEW YORK (AP) — After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small…
Iran shuts gov’t offices, tightening virus restrictions
Middle East
November 27, 2020
Iran shuts gov’t offices, tightening virus restrictions
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Friday announced that all government offices will effectively close and operate with only essential…