coronavirus
First batch of Pfizer vaccines arrive in Lebanon
Middle East
February 14, 2021
First batch of Pfizer vaccines arrive in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon received its first batch of coronavirus vaccines Saturday ahead of a nationwide campaign to start vaccinations…
The Latest: Oxford University testing vaccine in children
World
February 13, 2021
The Latest: Oxford University testing vaccine in children
LONDON — The University of Oxford plans to test its COVID-19 vaccine in children for the first time, becoming the…
Egypt prepares to resume studies at schools on Sunday, exams will not be cancelled
Egypt
February 13, 2021
Egypt prepares to resume studies at schools on Sunday, exams will not be cancelled
Educational institutes across Egypt have begun preparing for the first semester exams and the resume of study, applying all necessary…
Some Europeans get choosy about which vaccines they want
World
February 13, 2021
Some Europeans get choosy about which vaccines they want
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Many Europeans are desperate for a coronavirus vaccine. But not just any vaccine. As AstraZeneca shots…
Red Sea continues to suffer from continued phenomenon of price burning among hotels
Travel
February 11, 2021
Red Sea continues to suffer from continued phenomenon of price burning among hotels
On top of the low rates of foreign tourism and the closure of many hotels and resorts over 11 months…
The Latest: South Africa to give Johnson & Johnson vaccine
World
February 10, 2021
The Latest: South Africa to give Johnson & Johnson vaccine
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its…
A look at what quarantine is like in Olympic-host Japan
World
February 10, 2021
A look at what quarantine is like in Olympic-host Japan
TOKYO (AP) — What’s it like traveling to Japan, six months ahead of the Olympics? Almost impossible, unless you’re a…
EU chief: Bloc was late, over-confident on vaccine rollout
World
February 10, 2021
EU chief: Bloc was late, over-confident on vaccine rollout
BRUSSELS (AP) — As the European Union surpassed the toll of 500,000 people lost to the virus, the EU Commission…
Surging virus in French African outpost reveals inequalities
World
February 10, 2021
Surging virus in French African outpost reveals inequalities
MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte (AP) — Mayotte’s main tourist office stands nearly empty, a lonely tropical outpost overlooking a people-less port. Its…
Portugal poised to extend lockdown as COVID-19 cases fall
World
February 9, 2021
Portugal poised to extend lockdown as COVID-19 cases fall
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s COVID-19 infection rate has dropped sharply after a lockdown aimed at addressing a devastating January…