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In India’s northeast there’s fear of a virus surge to come
World

In India’s northeast there’s fear of a virus surge to come

GAUHATI, India (AP) — With experts saying the coronavirus is likely spreading in India’s northeastern state of Assam faster than…
Egypt to test visitors from countries with COVID-19 variants on arrival
Egypt

Egypt to test visitors from countries with COVID-19 variants on arrival

Egypt will require all visitors arriving from “countries where variants of the virus have appeared” to take a rapid COVID-19…
As US reopens, campuses tighten restrictions for virus
World

As US reopens, campuses tighten restrictions for virus

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — About a year into mask mandates, nasal swabs and remote classes, the atmosphere turned tense at…
Packed trains, drinking: Japanese impatient over virus steps
World

Packed trains, drinking: Japanese impatient over virus steps

TOKYO (AP) — Trains packed with commuters returning to work after a weeklong national holiday. Frustrated young people drinking in…
India’s surge hits southern states, prompts more lockdowns
World

India’s surge hits southern states, prompts more lockdowns

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Two southern states in India became the latest to declare lockdowns, as coronavirus cases surge at…
Egypt to close stores, restaurants early for 2 weeks to curb COVID-19
Egypt

Egypt to close stores, restaurants early for 2 weeks to curb COVID-19

The closing hours of Egyptian stores, malls and restaurants will be brought forward to 9pm (1900 GMT) to help contain…
‘Horrible’ weeks ahead as India’s virus catastrophe worsens
World

‘Horrible’ weeks ahead as India’s virus catastrophe worsens

NEW DELHI (AP) — COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight…
Impact of devastating Indian virus surge spreads to politics
World

Impact of devastating Indian virus surge spreads to politics

NEW DELHI (AP) — As a catastrophic surge of the coronavirus sweeps through India, the leaders of 13 opposition parties…
US general: Afghan forces could face ‘bad possible outcomes’
Middle East

US general: Afghan forces could face ‘bad possible outcomes’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Afghan government forces face an uncertain future and, in a worst-case scenario, some “bad possible outcomes” against…
Egypt reports weekly increase in COVID-19 infections at 10%
Egypt

Egypt reports weekly increase in COVID-19 infections at 10%

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that the nation’s weekly rate of coronavirus infections has risen to 10 percent.…
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