Lockdowns
Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening
World
May 27, 2020
Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — As Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again, South…
Saudi Arabian airlines to resume some domestic flights from May 31
Middle East
May 27, 2020
Saudi Arabian airlines to resume some domestic flights from May 31
CAIRO (Reuters) — Saudi Arabian airlines are preparing to resume some domestic flights from Sunday as the Kingdom eases coronavirus…
Iran’s newly elected parliament convenes despite pandemic
Middle East
May 27, 2020
Iran’s newly elected parliament convenes despite pandemic
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s newly elected parliament convened on Wednesday, dominated by conservative lawmakers and under strict social distancing…
South African bans on tobacco, liquor amid virus stir debate
World
May 27, 2020
South African bans on tobacco, liquor amid virus stir debate
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A soccer mom in one of Cape Town’s posh suburbs drops off a cardboard box of blankets…
German choirs silenced as singing branded virus risk
World
May 27, 2020
German choirs silenced as singing branded virus risk
When the Berlin Cathedral Choir gathered for a rehearsal on March 9, the new coronavirus was still a distant concern,…
Jordan’s civil servants return to work after two months break
Middle East
May 26, 2020
Jordan’s civil servants return to work after two months break
AMMAN (Reuters) — Jordan’s public sector employees began a phased return to work on Tuesday, more than two months after…
WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over, dampens hopes
World
May 26, 2020
WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over, dampens hopes
BANGKOK (AP) — As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the…
Even as Canada reopens, children in foster care endure long separations
World
May 26, 2020
Even as Canada reopens, children in foster care endure long separations
TORONTO (Reuters) — Children in Canada’s foster care homes have gone weeks without being able to see their parents in…
Japanese face ‘new normal’ after coronavirus emergency lifted
World
May 26, 2020
Japanese face ‘new normal’ after coronavirus emergency lifted
TOKYO (Reuters) — A day after Japan ended its state of emergency, Tokyo residents took to the streets with a…
Saudi Arabia to end curfew on June 21, except in Mecca
Middle East
May 26, 2020
Saudi Arabia to end curfew on June 21, except in Mecca
CAIRO (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia will begin easing restrictions on movement and travel this week, more than two months after…