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Facing a coronavirus crisis, Israel calls in the army
Middle East

Facing a coronavirus crisis, Israel calls in the army

RAMLE, Israel (AP) — Over a three-decade military career, Israeli Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin has led commando raids, fought in…
Russia’s virus cases exceed 1 million, globally 4th highest
World

Russia’s virus cases exceed 1 million, globally 4th highest

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million on Tuesday as authorities reported 4,729 new cases.…
Pope: Use pandemic to give the environment a vital “rest”
Environment

Pope: Use pandemic to give the environment a vital “rest”

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how the Earth can recover “if we allow it to rest”…
Hong Kong begins mass-testing for virus amid public doubts
World

Hong Kong begins mass-testing for virus amid public doubts

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong began a voluntary mass-testing program for coronavirus Tuesday as part of a strategy to…
CORRECTED: Egypt confirms 230 new coronavirus cases, total now 98,727
Egypt

CORRECTED: Egypt confirms 230 new coronavirus cases, total now 98,727

(Corrects the number of infected cases from 830 to 230.) Egypt’s Ministry of Health on Sunday confirmed 230 new coronavirus…
Hong Kong health workers, activists urge boycott of mass testing
World

Hong Kong health workers, activists urge boycott of mass testing

HONG KONG (Reuters) – A Hong Kong pro-democracy union of healthcare workers and several activists, including Joshua Wong, called on…
Istanbul restricts indoor ceremonies as COVID cases, deaths rise
Middle East

Istanbul restricts indoor ceremonies as COVID cases, deaths rise

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Authorities in Istanbul announced curbs on weddings and other ceremonies in Turkey’s largest city on Saturday as…
Turkey’s daily COVID-19 death toll hits highest level since May: ministry
Middle East

Turkey’s daily COVID-19 death toll hits highest level since May: ministry

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The daily number of deaths in Turkey due to coronavirus rose to 36 on Friday, its highest…
Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus
World

Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus

(Reuters) – Japan plans to secure enough coronavirus vaccines to inoculate its population four times over, while German Chancellor Angela…
Egypt carries out intensive measures to prevent second wave of the coronavirus
Egypt

Egypt carries out intensive measures to prevent second wave of the coronavirus

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and local authorities across the nation are continuing to enforce precautionary measures in preparation of a…
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