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French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19
World
December 17, 2020
French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, following a week when he has met with…
The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide
World
December 17, 2020
The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark is shutting down nationwide, with shopping malls and department stores ordered to close as of Wednesday…
A pandemic atlas: A virus widens Israel’s religious rifts
Middle East
December 16, 2020
A pandemic atlas: A virus widens Israel’s religious rifts
BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — When Israel went into its second nationwide coronavirus lockdown in September, most of the country…
Russia scales back COVID-19 screening amid surging cases
World
December 16, 2020
Russia scales back COVID-19 screening amid surging cases
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has conducted around 10 percent fewer COVID-19 tests so far this month than the same period…
Egypt reports 511 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths on Monday
Egypt
December 15, 2020
Egypt reports 511 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths on Monday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Monday 511 new coronavirus cases, up from 486 on Sunday. The…
Poor countries face long wait for vaccines despite promises
Features/Interviews
December 15, 2020
Poor countries face long wait for vaccines despite promises
EW DELHI (AP) — With Americans, Britons and Canadians rolling up their sleeves to receive coronavirus vaccines, the route out…
Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus
Middle East
December 15, 2020
Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president has announced a four-day lockdown starting New Year’s Eve to curb the spread of COVID-19.…
Vaccine comes too late for the 300,000 US dead
Features/Interviews
December 15, 2020
Vaccine comes too late for the 300,000 US dead
When Brittany Palomo was hired as a nurse in March, her parents tried to talk her out of it, fearful…
Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic
World
December 14, 2020
Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Night began to fall in Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra Branca state park as four Brazilian…
Following reports of fake PCR test results, Egypt imposes stricter entry requirements for Hurghada Airport
Egypt
December 14, 2020
Following reports of fake PCR test results, Egypt imposes stricter entry requirements for Hurghada Airport
Following complaints about falsified PCR test results, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has adopted new requirements regarding PCR tests…