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World Health Organization calls on Egypt to review data on coronavirus infections and deaths
Egypt

World Health Organization calls on Egypt to review data on coronavirus infections and deaths

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday called on Egypt to review its data on coronavirus infections and deaths. During…
Lebanon begins all-day curfew as virus spins out of control
Middle East

Lebanon begins all-day curfew as virus spins out of control

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities began enforcing an 11-day nationwide shutdown and round the clock curfew Thursday, hoping to limit…
Egypt confirms 996 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt

Egypt confirms 996 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Wednesday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday confirmed 996 new coronavirus cases, up from 970 on Tuesday, ministry…
European firms unprepared for US-China breakup
World

European firms unprepared for US-China breakup

Washington and China have been engaged in a trade and technology war since 2018, with both sides looking to reduce…
Israelis hold torch-lit protest accusing PM of corruption
Middle East

Israelis hold torch-lit protest accusing PM of corruption

JERUSALEM (AP) — Dozens of Israeli protesters carrying lit torches, megaphones and flags gathered at dawn Wednesday outside Prime Minister…
World Bank approves cash assistance to crisis-struck Lebanon
Middle East

World Bank approves cash assistance to crisis-struck Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) — The World Bank approved a $246 million loan to Lebanon to provide emergency cash assistance to nearly…
US team withdraws from the 2021 World Men’s Handball Championship after coronavirus outbreak
Egypt

US team withdraws from the 2021 World Men’s Handball Championship after coronavirus outbreak

The International Handball Federation (IHF) announced in an official statement on Tuesday the withdrawal of the United States of America…
Iran tells S Korea its seized vessel a matter for the courts
Middle East

Iran tells S Korea its seized vessel a matter for the courts

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister told a visiting South Korean delegation Monday that the release of its vessel…
Egypt’s Minister of Health refutes claims that Egypt has highest coronavirus death rate
Egypt

Egypt’s Minister of Health refutes claims that Egypt has highest coronavirus death rate

On Monday, Egypt’s Minister of Health Hala Zayed refuted claims from the World Health Organization that Egypt has one of the…
Egypt reports 961 new coronavirus cases, 52 deaths on Monday
Egypt

Egypt reports 961 new coronavirus cases, 52 deaths on Monday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population reported 961 new coronavirus cases on Monday, down from 993 on Sunday. The…
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