coronavirus
Doctor’s union says 191 Egyptian doctors died from coronavirus so far
Egypt
November 1, 2020
Doctor’s union says 191 Egyptian doctors died from coronavirus so far
The Egyptian Medical Syndicate announced Sunday that one of its members has died of coronavirus, bringing the total fatalities among…
Zambia’s risk of default highlights Africa’s debt crisis
World
November 1, 2020
Zambia’s risk of default highlights Africa’s debt crisis
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Facing financial difficulties aggravated by the coronavirus pandemic, the southern African nation of Zambia appears headed…
England to enter new lockdown; UK virus cases pass 1 million
World
November 1, 2020
England to enter new lockdown; UK virus cases pass 1 million
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a new month-long lockdown for England after being warned…
Over 3 million cases of coronavirus reported in Mideast
Middle East
October 31, 2020
Over 3 million cases of coronavirus reported in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The number of reported coronavirus cases has gone over 3 million in the Middle…
Iran imposes new restrictions to stem coronavirus spread: Rouhani
Middle East
October 31, 2020
Iran imposes new restrictions to stem coronavirus spread: Rouhani
(Reuters) – Weddings, wakes and conferences will be banned in the Iranian capital until further notice as the Middle East’s…
Italian nurse on coronavirus duty sees the nightmare return
World
October 31, 2020
Italian nurse on coronavirus duty sees the nightmare return
MILAN (AP) — A 54-year-old nurse became convinced the coronavirus “hated” her during the first seven months of Italy’s outbreaks.…
Resuming flights to Egypt is a matter of time, says Russian Deputy FM
Egypt
October 31, 2020
Resuming flights to Egypt is a matter of time, says Russian Deputy FM
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov announced that cooperation is underway with Egypt to resume flights and is only a…
The Latest: China reports 6 new cases in far west outbreak
World
October 31, 2020
The Latest: China reports 6 new cases in far west outbreak
BEIJING — China has reported six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in an outbreak in Xinjiang, bringing the total in…
With no visitors, Jerusalem citadel undergoes major facelift
Middle East
October 29, 2020
With no visitors, Jerusalem citadel undergoes major facelift
JERUSALEM (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic may be keeping tourists away from Jerusalem’s ancient citadel, but it has created a…
US economy grew at 33 percent rate in Q3 but recovery is incomplete
World
October 29, 2020
US economy grew at 33 percent rate in Q3 but recovery is incomplete
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US economy grew at a sizzling 33.1 percent annual rate in the July-September quarter — by…