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Israel decides not to participate in Emirati arms fair
Middle East

Israel decides not to participate in Emirati arms fair

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has decided not to send a delegation of defense companies to a prestigious arms fair in…
Egypt purchases Japanese air purifiers to stop indoor spread of coronavirus
Egypt

Egypt purchases Japanese air purifiers to stop indoor spread of coronavirus

Egypt has purchased from Japanese company KalTech its new air purifier that is said to be effective against a number…
Minister: In-person university classes to resume February 27
Egypt

Minister: In-person university classes to resume February 27

Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, said on Sunday that classes for university students will resume…
As vaccinations lag, Israel combats online misinformation
Middle East

As vaccinations lag, Israel combats online misinformation

JERUSALEM (AP) — After surging ahead in the race to vaccinate its population against the coronavirus, Israel is blaming online…
Dubai airport sees passenger traffic drop 70% amid pandemic
Middle East

Dubai airport sees passenger traffic drop 70% amid pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport saw the coronavirus pandemic push passenger traffic down by an unprecedented…
Attacks on older Asians stoke fear in Bay Area’s Chinatowns
World

Attacks on older Asians stoke fear in Bay Area’s Chinatowns

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police are stepping up their patrols and volunteers are increasing their street presence after several violent…
COVID: Germany extends lockdown until March
World

COVID: Germany extends lockdown until March

Germany’s federal government and state leaders agreed on Wednesday to extend the nationwide shutdown until March 7, beyond the previous February 14…
Egyptian Cabinet denies rumors of spring semester delay
Egypt

Egyptian Cabinet denies rumors of spring semester delay

The Egyptian cabinet has denied rumors circulating on websites and social media pages regarding a government decision to postpone the…
Egypt confirms 610 new coronavirus cases, 53 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt

Egypt confirms 610 new coronavirus cases, 53 deaths on Wednesday

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 610 new COVID-19 cases, up from 573 the day before. The ministry also announced…
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