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Biden mourns 500,000 dead, balancing nation’s grief and hope
World
February 23, 2021
Biden mourns 500,000 dead, balancing nation’s grief and hope
WASHINGTON (AP) — With sunset remarks and a national moment of silence, President Joe Biden on Monday confronted head-on the…
Pubs, haircuts, gyms must wait as UK lifts lockdown slowly
World
February 22, 2021
Pubs, haircuts, gyms must wait as UK lifts lockdown slowly
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday was setting out a road map for lifting one of…
Health ministry official warns of third wave of coronavirus, urges caution
Egypt
February 22, 2021
Health ministry official warns of third wave of coronavirus, urges caution
On Monday, head of the central administration for preventive affairs at Egypt’s Ministry of Health, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Fattah, warned…
Egypt secures 100 mn coronavirus vaccine doses
Egypt
February 22, 2021
Egypt secures 100 mn coronavirus vaccine doses
The Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed announced on Sunday that the ministry has secured 100 million doses…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 608 new cases on Sunday, total now 10,353
Egypt
February 22, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 608 new cases on Sunday, total now 10,353
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Sunday confirmed 608 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 178,151, ministry spokesperson Khaled…
US coronavirus death toll approaches milestone of 500,000
World
February 22, 2021
US coronavirus death toll approaches milestone of 500,000
The US stood Sunday at the brink of a once-unthinkable tally: 500,000 people lost to the coronavirus. A year into…
UK speeds up vaccinations: All adults get 1st jab by July 31
World
February 21, 2021
UK speeds up vaccinations: All adults get 1st jab by July 31
LONDON (AP) — The British government announced Sunday that it aims to give every adult in the country a first…
What’s safe after COVID-19 vaccination? Don’t shed masks yet
World
February 21, 2021
What’s safe after COVID-19 vaccination? Don’t shed masks yet
You’re fully vaccinated against the coronavirus — now what? Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal…
Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows
Egypt
February 19, 2021
Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 as the continent praised for its early response to the…
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
Middle East
February 19, 2021
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
BAGHDAD (AP) — In the busy emergency room of Baghdad’s main public hospital, Ali Abbas stood face uncovered, waiting for…