coronavirus
Thousands mourn George Floyd ahead of hometown funeral
World
June 9, 2020
Thousands mourn George Floyd ahead of hometown funeral
George Floyd’s funeral will be held in his native Houston Tuesday after mourners paid their respects to the African American…
Sherine Abdel Wahab denies catching coronavirus
Music
June 8, 2020
Sherine Abdel Wahab denies catching coronavirus
Egyptian celebrity Sherine Abdel Wahab denied Sunday rumors that she caught the coronavirus, or showed any symptoms, slamming them as…
Europe moves ahead with reopening as global virus cases top 7 mn
World
June 8, 2020
Europe moves ahead with reopening as global virus cases top 7 mn
European countries experimented with further lifting coronavirus restrictions Monday as New Zealand declared victory over the pandemic, even as global…
Coronavirus vaccine in Egypt possibly by September: Presidential Adviser
Egypt
June 8, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine in Egypt possibly by September: Presidential Adviser
A potential vaccine for the COVID-19 coronavirus will be available in Egypt by September once confirmed effective, Presidential Adviser for…
Joyful PM Ardern declares New Zealand virus victory
World
June 8, 2020
Joyful PM Ardern declares New Zealand virus victory
New Zealand lifted all domestic coronavirus restrictions on Monday after its final COVID-19 patient was given the all clear, with…
UK slave trader’s statue toppled in anti-racism protests
World
June 8, 2020
UK slave trader’s statue toppled in anti-racism protests
Protesters tore down the statue of a notorious British slave trader Sunday and dumped it in a harbor on the…
India re-opens more public spaces despite record virus infections
World
June 8, 2020
India re-opens more public spaces despite record virus infections
Malls and temples re-opened in several cities across India on Monday despite the country recording a record daily number of…
Minneapolis council vows police dismantling as protests continue
World
June 8, 2020
Minneapolis council vows police dismantling as protests continue
Councilors in the US city of Minneapolis pledged late Sunday to dismantle and rebuild the police department, after the death…
Britain starts mandatory self-quarantine for arrivals
World
June 8, 2020
Britain starts mandatory self-quarantine for arrivals
Most people arriving in Britain from Monday will have to self-isolate for two weeks under a new coronavirus restriction that…
Egypt’s foreign reserves decline to US$36.04 billion in May
Egypt
June 7, 2020
Egypt’s foreign reserves decline to US$36.04 billion in May
Egypt’s foreign reserves declined to US$36.04 billion in May, compared to $37.04 billion in April and $40.108 in March, a…