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Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
Middle East
August 31, 2020
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
TORONTO/CHICAGO (Reuters) – High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a…
Syrian opposition urges major powers to back nationwide ceasefire
Middle East
August 30, 2020
Syrian opposition urges major powers to back nationwide ceasefire
GENEVA (Reuters) – The main Syrian opposition called on major powers on Saturday to help clinch a nationwide ceasefire in…
On Libya’s front lines, Sirte is focus for regional rivalries
Middle East
August 21, 2020
On Libya’s front lines, Sirte is focus for regional rivalries
SIRTE, Libya (Reuters) – In Sirte’s municipal offices, walls are adorned with pictures of Khalifa Haftar, commander of the eastern-based…
UN: Discussions with Russia on COVID-19 vaccine under way
World
August 20, 2020
UN: Discussions with Russia on COVID-19 vaccine under way
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization’s Europe office said it has begun discussions with Russia to try to obtain…
Russia says ‘looking forward’ to partner with Egypt in producing COVID-19 vaccine
Egypt
August 19, 2020
Russia says ‘looking forward’ to partner with Egypt in producing COVID-19 vaccine
The Russian ambassador to Cairo, Georgiy Borisenko, announced Wednesday that Moscow is looking forward to establishing a partnership with Egypt…
Science and politics tied up in global race for a vaccine
World
August 12, 2020
Science and politics tied up in global race for a vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — No, Russia is not having a Sputnik moment. The announcement Tuesday by Russian President Vladimir Putin that…
Russia registers world’s first vaccine against coronavirus
World
August 11, 2020
Russia registers world’s first vaccine against coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday announced that his country has registered of the world’s first vaccine against the novel…
Arab League says ready to mobilize Arab efforts to help Lebanon; Turkey ready to rebuild port
Middle East
August 8, 2020
Arab League says ready to mobilize Arab efforts to help Lebanon; Turkey ready to rebuild port
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Arab League Chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on Saturday he would seek to mobilize Arab efforts to…
Rescuers in Lebanon recover more bodies days after blast
Middle East
August 7, 2020
Rescuers in Lebanon recover more bodies days after blast
BEIRUT (AP) — Rescue teams were still searching the rubble of Beirut’s port for bodies on Friday, nearly three days…
Russia’s race for virus vaccine raises concerns in the West
World
August 7, 2020
Russia’s race for virus vaccine raises concerns in the West
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia boasts that it’s about to become the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass…