pandemic
Trump says he and first lady tested positive for coronavirus
World
October 2, 2020
Trump says he and first lady tested positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said early Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for…
In crowded Gaza, public embraces mask-wearing to fight COVID-19
Middle East
October 1, 2020
In crowded Gaza, public embraces mask-wearing to fight COVID-19
GAZA (Reuters) – The coronavirus may have been slow to reach the sealed-off Gaza Strip, but Palestinians in the densely…
Push to bring coronavirus vaccines to the poor faces trouble
Culture
October 1, 2020
Push to bring coronavirus vaccines to the poor faces trouble
LONDON (AP) — An ambitious humanitarian project to deliver coronavirus vaccines to the world’s poorest people is facing potential shortages…
Jordan warns of full lockdown after virus cases surge
Middle East
October 1, 2020
Jordan warns of full lockdown after virus cases surge
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan warned on Wednesday it could be forced to return to a full lockdown, potentially devastating its…
Economy plunges 31.4 percent in spring but big rebound expected
World
September 30, 2020
Economy plunges 31.4 percent in spring but big rebound expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US economy plunged at a record rate in the spring but is poised to swing to…
Cold weather means new challenges for struggling restaurants
World
September 30, 2020
Cold weather means new challenges for struggling restaurants
US restaurants are moving warily into fall, hoping their slow recovery persists despite the new challenge of chilly weather and…
Israel limits protests in new coronavirus lockdown law
Middle East
September 30, 2020
Israel limits protests in new coronavirus lockdown law
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s parliament approved a government-backed edict on Wednesday likely to stifle protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
COVID-19 cases rising among US children as schools reopen
World
September 30, 2020
COVID-19 cases rising among US children as schools reopen
After preying heavily on the elderly in the spring, the coronavirus is increasingly infecting American children and teens in a…
At virus milestone, Italian priest reflects on loss, lessons
World
September 30, 2020
At virus milestone, Italian priest reflects on loss, lessons
SERIATE, Italy (AP) — If there is anything the Rev. Mario Carminati and the traumatized residents of Italy’s Bergamo province…
EgyptAir resumes flights to 5 more destinations in October
Egypt
September 29, 2020
EgyptAir resumes flights to 5 more destinations in October
EgyptAir announced on Sunday that it will resume direct flights to five additional destinations starting October 1. Flights will start…