‘There are no funerals:’ Death in quarantine leaves nowhere to grieve
World
March 19, 2020
‘There are no funerals:’ Death in quarantine leaves nowhere to grieve
(Reuters) — Struck down by coronavirus at the age of 83, the long life of Alfredo Visioli ended with a…
Iran’s death toll from coronavirus rises to 1,284
Middle East
March 19, 2020
Iran’s death toll from coronavirus rises to 1,284
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran’s death toll from coronavirus jumped to 1,284 on Thursday, the health ministry said, with the total…
Hong Kong rail operator ordered to release police protest footage
World
March 18, 2020
Hong Kong rail operator ordered to release police protest footage
HONG KONG (Reuters) – A Hong Kong court on Wednesday ordered rail operator MTR Corp to hand over CCTV footage…
Mideast states must share more information on coronavirus cases: WHO
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Mideast states must share more information on coronavirus cases: WHO
CAIRO/GENEVA (Reuters) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that Middle East states needed urgently to offer more…
Saudi Arabia closes mosques, calls G20 leaders to meet over coronavirus
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Saudi Arabia closes mosques, calls G20 leaders to meet over coronavirus
RIYADH (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that mosques would no longer be open for the customary five daily…
Jordan’s monarch announces state of emergency to combat coronavirus
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Jordan’s monarch announces state of emergency to combat coronavirus
AMMAN (Reuters) — Jordan’s King Abdullah approved on Tuesday a law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a…
Dress codes and dancing: Sudan sees culture thaw after Bashir
Middle East
March 17, 2020
Dress codes and dancing: Sudan sees culture thaw after Bashir
KHARTOUM (Reuters) — In Sudan’s capital Khartoum, a hip-hop producer who had his equipment seized during anti-government protests last year…
Wedding bell blues; coronavirus crashes party for couples, planners
World
March 17, 2020
Wedding bell blues; coronavirus crashes party for couples, planners
ROME (Reuters) – The Roman villa is booked, the guests are invited and their hotel rooms reserved. The gown is…
Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate
Middle East
March 17, 2020
Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraq’s president designated Adnan al-Zurfi, a former regional governor with little national political profile, as prime minister,…
Virus-hit Gulf has little room to boost revenue after oil price shock
Business
March 17, 2020
Virus-hit Gulf has little room to boost revenue after oil price shock
DUBAI (Reuters) — The coronavirus outbreak and plunging crude prices are a double blow that leaves Gulf Arab governments with…