coronavirus
Iran to begin COVID-19 vaccinations in coming weeks: President Rouhani
Middle East
January 23, 2021
Iran to begin COVID-19 vaccinations in coming weeks: President Rouhani
DUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that COVID-19 vaccinations will begin in the coming weeks in Iran,…
Wuhan returns to normal as world still battling pandemic
World
January 23, 2021
Wuhan returns to normal as world still battling pandemic
WUHAN, China (AP) — A year ago, a notice sent to smartphones in Wuhan at 2 a.m. announced the world’s…
Egypt’s COVID-19 infections continues to plunge, 748 cases on Friday
Egypt
January 23, 2021
Egypt’s COVID-19 infections continues to plunge, 748 cases on Friday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Friday announced 748 coronavirus cases, down from 752 on Thursday. The ministry…
Biden’s early approach to virus: Underpromise, overdeliver
World
January 23, 2021
Biden’s early approach to virus: Underpromise, overdeliver
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a proven political strategy: Underpromise and overdeliver. President Joe Biden, in his first three days in…
Egypt to start vaccinating medical teams against COVID-19 on Sunday: Sources
Health & Fitness
January 23, 2021
Egypt to start vaccinating medical teams against COVID-19 on Sunday: Sources
The Health and Population Ministry on Sunday will begin vaccinating medical teams in isolation, chest and fever hospitals with the…
Denmark suspends Dubai flights amid doubts over virus tests
Middle East
January 23, 2021
Denmark suspends Dubai flights amid doubts over virus tests
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark has temporarily suspended all flights from the United Arab Emirates for five days after suspicion…
UK chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadly
World
January 23, 2021
UK chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadly
LONDON (AP) — There is some evidence that a new coronavirus variant first identified in southeast England carries a higher…
Top Lebanese hospitals fight exhausting battle against virus
World
January 23, 2021
Top Lebanese hospitals fight exhausting battle against virus
BEIRUT (AP) — Death stalks the corridors of Beirut’s Rafik Hariri University Hospital, where losing multiple patients in one day…
Italian PM wins crucial vote in Senate with very thin margin
World
January 20, 2021
Italian PM wins crucial vote in Senate with very thin margin
ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte squeaked through a crucial Senate confidence vote Tuesday night, allowing him to keep…
‘Shameful’: US virus deaths top 400K as Trump leaves office
World
January 20, 2021
‘Shameful’: US virus deaths top 400K as Trump leaves office
As President Donald Trump entered the final year of his term last January, the U.S. recorded its first confirmed case…