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Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher reopens after coronavirus closure
Middle East
May 24, 2020
Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher reopens after coronavirus closure
JERUSALEM (AP) — Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher reopened to visitors on Sunday after a two-month closure due to…
Gaza reports 1st virus-related death amid fears of outbreak
Middle East
May 24, 2020
Gaza reports 1st virus-related death amid fears of outbreak
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The crowded Gaza Strip recorded its first death from the coronavirus on Saturday, officials…
In fight against virus, South Africa expects a long wait
World
May 24, 2020
In fight against virus, South Africa expects a long wait
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — With her winning smile and outgoing nature, Fino Dlamini was a natural to succeed in South Africa’s…
Taliban, Ghani declare three-day cease fire for Eid holiday
Middle East
May 24, 2020
Taliban, Ghani declare three-day cease fire for Eid holiday
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban and Afghanistan’s president announced late Saturday a three-day cease-fire ahead of a major Islamic holiday…
Britain divided over reopening schools as virus rules ease
World
May 23, 2020
Britain divided over reopening schools as virus rules ease
LONDON (AP) — David Waugh is putting down barrier tape and spraying yellow lines on the ground outside the main…
In Mexican border cities, many fear virus is coming from US
World
May 23, 2020
In Mexican border cities, many fear virus is coming from US
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Adrián Alonso Gama lived life on both sides of the border, until he got the coronavirus.…
Reruns of religious dramas comfort Indians in dire times
World
May 23, 2020
Reruns of religious dramas comfort Indians in dire times
GURUGRAM, India (AP) — Staying home under lockdown as they wait for the worst of the coronavirus pandemic to pass,…
Trump declares churches ‘essential,’ calls on them to reopen
World
May 23, 2020
Trump declares churches ‘essential,’ calls on them to reopen
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has labeled churches and other houses of worship as “essential” and called on governors…
Balcony church gains popularity in Kenya amid pandemic
World
May 23, 2020
Balcony church gains popularity in Kenya amid pandemic
KIAMBU, Kenya (AP) — A groovy rendition of “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” blasts from speakers outside…
Virus cases drop to zero in China but surge in Latin America
World
May 23, 2020
Virus cases drop to zero in China but surge in Latin America
TOKYO (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic continued to drop in much of Asia on Saturday even as the outbreak surged…