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Empty Las Vegas Strip counts losses as locals venture out
World

Empty Las Vegas Strip counts losses as locals venture out

The marble statues at Caesars Palace are fenced off, the Venetian hotel’s gondolas sit empty, and the New York-New York…
Kuwait imposes 20-day ‘total curfew’ from May 10 to curb coronavirus
Middle East

Kuwait imposes 20-day ‘total curfew’ from May 10 to curb coronavirus

KUWAIT (Reuters) – Kuwait will enact a “total curfew” from 4pm (1300 GMT) on Sunday through to May 30 to…
US accuses China, Russia of coordinating on virus conspiracies
World

US accuses China, Russia of coordinating on virus conspiracies

The United States on Friday accused China and Russia of stepping up cooperation to spread false narratives over the coronavirus…
Egypt sends 11 more flights to return citizens stranded by coronavirus
Egypt

Egypt sends 11 more flights to return citizens stranded by coronavirus

The Egyptian Civil Aviation Ministry announced Friday that it had sent 11 more charter flights from Cairo International Airport to…
Yemen reports nine new coronavirus cases in Aden, two more deaths
Middle East

Yemen reports nine new coronavirus cases in Aden, two more deaths

DUBAI (Reuters) – Yemen on Friday reported nine new coronavirus cases in Aden, the interim headquarters of the government, including…
Egypt begins preparing to reopen businesses post-coronavirus
Business

Egypt begins preparing to reopen businesses post-coronavirus

The Egyptian government has begun preparations to ease restrictions on businesses  once the coronavirus outbreak fades. The Minister of Planning…
Britain to introduce two-week quarantine for arrivals: reports
World

Britain to introduce two-week quarantine for arrivals: reports

Britain plans to introduce a 14-day mandatory quarantine for most international arrivals, reports said Saturday, despite growing pressure on the…
Pandemic fuels historic US job losses, EU wants borders kept shut
World

Pandemic fuels historic US job losses, EU wants borders kept shut

The United States recorded its steepest job losses in history over the coronavirus pandemic as Europe moved to keep its…
With attention on virus, Amazon deforestation surges
World

With attention on virus, Amazon deforestation surges

It has not gotten much attention with the world focused on coronavirus, but deforestation has surged in the Amazon rainforest…
US reversal prevents UN vote on pandemic truce
World

US reversal prevents UN vote on pandemic truce

The United States on Friday stunned other members of the UN Security Council by preventing a vote on a resolution…
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