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Using AI, Cairo University creates search engine for COVID-19 research
Science
September 7, 2020
Using AI, Cairo University creates search engine for COVID-19 research
Cairo University President Mohamed al-Khosht announced Saturday that a joint research team from its faculties of pharmacy, computers and artificial…
India now 2nd worst-hit country by virus amid economic pain
World
September 7, 2020
India now 2nd worst-hit country by virus amid economic pain
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s increasing coronavirus caseload made the Asian giant the pandemic’s second-worst-hit country behind the United States…
Refugee families face unique struggles with online school
World
September 6, 2020
Refugee families face unique struggles with online school
PHOENIX (AP) — Samuel Lavi knew he’d have to find unique ways to stay connected to refugee families when the…
As Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise, faith is put to the test
World
September 5, 2020
As Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise, faith is put to the test
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the patience of some religious leaders across Africa who worry they…
Iran begins new school year amid virus concerns
Middle East
September 5, 2020
Iran begins new school year amid virus concerns
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Saturday opened the new school year after nearly seven months of closure. In a…
Brazil leader rapped for stirring doubt on COVID-19 vaccine
World
September 5, 2020
Brazil leader rapped for stirring doubt on COVID-19 vaccine
SAO PAULO (AP) — Critics of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro are again speaking out against the leader’s stance on the…
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine showed antibody response in initial trials
World
September 5, 2020
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine showed antibody response in initial trials
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s “Sputnik-V” COVID-19 vaccine produced an antibody response in all participants in early-stage trials, according to results…
Tokyo Olympic CEO: Vaccine not requirement to hold games
World
September 4, 2020
Tokyo Olympic CEO: Vaccine not requirement to hold games
TOKYO (AP) — A vaccine is not a requirement for holding next year’s postponed Olympics and Paralympics, the CEO of…
The Latest: Madrid expands restrictions to indoor gatherings
World
September 4, 2020
The Latest: Madrid expands restrictions to indoor gatherings
MADRID — The Madrid regional government is further restricting family reunions and social gatherings to curb a sharp spike in…
Writing for ‘The Independent’, Mo Salah discusses plight children face under pandemic
Life & Style
September 4, 2020
Writing for ‘The Independent’, Mo Salah discusses plight children face under pandemic
Mohamed Salah, writing for the Independent, has cast a light on the struggles many disenfranchised children face especially in the…