coronavirus
Asia Today: South Koreans urged to stay home as cases jump
World
August 17, 2020
Asia Today: South Koreans urged to stay home as cases jump
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea counted its fourth straight day of triple-digit increases in new coronavirus cases Monday…
Trump makes call for new White House doctor’s virus advice
World
August 16, 2020
Trump makes call for new White House doctor’s virus advice
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has found a new doctor for his coronavirus task force — and this time…
President Sisi praises Egypt’s ‘tangible success’ in fighting coronavirus
Egypt
August 16, 2020
President Sisi praises Egypt’s ‘tangible success’ in fighting coronavirus
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday said that his country has achieved a “tangible success” in its efforts to…
Egypt allows 6 foreign archaeological missions to resume work
Archaeology
August 16, 2020
Egypt allows 6 foreign archaeological missions to resume work
Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Ministry and the Interior Ministry on Saturday permitted six foreign archaeological missions to resume excavations, after…
New Zealand’s COVID-19 outbreak grows, as Australian cases ease
World
August 16, 2020
New Zealand’s COVID-19 outbreak grows, as Australian cases ease
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A new coronavirus outbreak in New Zealand is still growing, health officials said on Sunday, with the…
Thousands rally against SKorea leader despite virus warning
World
August 15, 2020
Thousands rally against SKorea leader despite virus warning
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of anti-government protesters, armed with umbrellas and raincoats, marched through the soggy streets of…
Egypt needs smart, different solutions to restart foreign tourism after coronavirus: EJB
Travel
August 15, 2020
Egypt needs smart, different solutions to restart foreign tourism after coronavirus: EJB
Egypt needs a smart new approach to attract foreign tourism again after countries began reopening their borders to visitors following…
Virus flareups in Europe lead to club closings, mask orders
World
August 15, 2020
Virus flareups in Europe lead to club closings, mask orders
PARIS (AP) — New flareups of COVID-19 are disrupting the peak summer vacation season across much of Europe, where authorities…
New Zealand’s Ardern expected to resist call to delay vote as virus flares up
World
August 15, 2020
New Zealand’s Ardern expected to resist call to delay vote as virus flares up
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to decide by Monday whether a general election will…
Australia suffers deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic, cases rise
World
August 12, 2020
Australia suffers deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic, cases rise
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia recorded its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday and the biggest daily rise in…