coronavirus
Israel imposes overnight curfews as virus deaths pass 1,000
Middle East
September 7, 2020
Israel imposes overnight curfews as virus deaths pass 1,000
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday announced overnight curfews on some 40 cities and towns hit…
India now 2nd worst-hit country by virus amid economic pain
World
September 7, 2020
India now 2nd worst-hit country by virus amid economic pain
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s increasing coronavirus caseload made the Asian giant the pandemic’s second-worst-hit country behind the United States…
Israelis protest against PM as coronavirus infections spike
Middle East
September 6, 2020
Israelis protest against PM as coronavirus infections spike
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis protested outside the official residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night, pressing…
Regular flights between Egypt and Russia resume mid-September
Egypt
September 6, 2020
Regular flights between Egypt and Russia resume mid-September
The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation announced Saturday that EgyptAir and the Russian Aeroflot airline have been authorized to restart…
Iran’s friends should have defied US sanctions during pandemic – President Rouhani
Middle East
September 6, 2020
Iran’s friends should have defied US sanctions during pandemic – President Rouhani
(Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani castigated Iran’s friends on Saturday for not standing up to the United States and…
Refugee families face unique struggles with online school
World
September 6, 2020
Refugee families face unique struggles with online school
PHOENIX (AP) — Samuel Lavi knew he’d have to find unique ways to stay connected to refugee families when the…
As Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise, faith is put to the test
World
September 5, 2020
As Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise, faith is put to the test
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the patience of some religious leaders across Africa who worry they…
Iran begins new school year amid virus concerns
Middle East
September 5, 2020
Iran begins new school year amid virus concerns
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Saturday opened the new school year after nearly seven months of closure. In a…
Brazil leader rapped for stirring doubt on COVID-19 vaccine
World
September 5, 2020
Brazil leader rapped for stirring doubt on COVID-19 vaccine
SAO PAULO (AP) — Critics of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro are again speaking out against the leader’s stance on the…
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine showed antibody response in initial trials
World
September 5, 2020
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine showed antibody response in initial trials
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s “Sputnik-V” COVID-19 vaccine produced an antibody response in all participants in early-stage trials, according to results…