coronavirus
Latin America virus cases top 1m as UK, Russia ease lockdowns
World
June 1, 2020
Latin America virus cases top 1m as UK, Russia ease lockdowns
Confirmed coronavirus cases in Latin America have surged past one million, while hard-hit Britain and Russia eased lockdowns Monday, despite…
Egypt’s curfew hours now from 8 pm to 5 am: Minister
Egypt
May 31, 2020
Egypt’s curfew hours now from 8 pm to 5 am: Minister
The Egyptian government has amended the nation’s curfew starting Sunday to begin at eight pm until five am, Minister of…
Facing coronavirus, Egypt aims to produce 30 million cloth masks monthly
Egypt
May 31, 2020
Facing coronavirus, Egypt aims to produce 30 million cloth masks monthly
Egypt is set to manufacture eight million fabric masks during the first stage to reach a monthly quota of 30…
Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions
Middle East
May 31, 2020
Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Workers in white coveralls and face masks swept Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar with disinfectant Saturday as Turkey…
Egypt makes 8 charter flights to return stranded citizens from Lebanon
Egypt
May 31, 2020
Egypt makes 8 charter flights to return stranded citizens from Lebanon
Eight charter flights have been prepared to evacuate 1,400 stranded Egyptians from Beirut and return them home, Egypt’s Ministry of…
Pope calls for end to ‘pandemic of poverty’ after virus
World
May 31, 2020
Pope calls for end to ‘pandemic of poverty’ after virus
Pope Francis called on Saturday for a “more just and equitable society” in the post-coronavirus world, and for people to…
Egypt signs international WHO initiative to openly share coronavirus treatments
Science
May 31, 2020
Egypt signs international WHO initiative to openly share coronavirus treatments
Egypt on Saturday signed an initiative from the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch an international coalition to share medical…
Saudi Arabia reopens mosques with strict regulations for worshippers
Middle East
May 31, 2020
Saudi Arabia reopens mosques with strict regulations for worshippers
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s mosques opened their doors to worshippers on Sunday for the first time in more than…
Growing US-China rivalry seen fueling UN paralysis amid virus crisis
World
May 31, 2020
Growing US-China rivalry seen fueling UN paralysis amid virus crisis
For nearly a decade, the UN Security Council has been frequently paralyzed by Russia’s obstinacy over the Syrian crisis. Today,…
Red Sea reports first coronavirus case after domestic tourism return
Travel
May 31, 2020
Red Sea reports first coronavirus case after domestic tourism return
The Red Sea governorate reported its first coronavirus case on Saturday following the return of domestic tourism and hotel operation,…