coronavirus
Is it safe to ride public transit during the pandemic?
World
August 12, 2020
Is it safe to ride public transit during the pandemic?
Is it safe to ride public transit during the coronavirus pandemic? It depends on a variety of factors, but there…
UK scientists openly question government’s pandemic response
World
August 12, 2020
UK scientists openly question government’s pandemic response
LONDON (AP) — As Britain navigates its way through the coronavirus pandemic, the government insists that science is guiding its…
Egypt reopens 21 coronavirus quarantine hospitals
Egypt
August 12, 2020
Egypt reopens 21 coronavirus quarantine hospitals
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that 21 isolation hospitals have been reinstated to treat moderate to severe COVID-19…
Japan faces World War Two anniversary in shadow of coronavirus
World
August 12, 2020
Japan faces World War Two anniversary in shadow of coronavirus
TOKYO (Reuters) – In a 4 1/2-minute radio speech on Aug. 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender in World…
Science and politics tied up in global race for a vaccine
World
August 12, 2020
Science and politics tied up in global race for a vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — No, Russia is not having a Sputnik moment. The announcement Tuesday by Russian President Vladimir Putin that…
Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery
World
August 11, 2020
Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery
RANKFURT, Germany (AP) — People in China are back to buying German luxury cars. Europe’s assembly lines are accelerating. Now…
IMF says Egypt prioritizes spending on health, education, and social protection
Business
August 11, 2020
IMF says Egypt prioritizes spending on health, education, and social protection
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday announced that Egypt is mobilizing its revenues to prioritize spending on health, education,…
Egypt approves requests from 61 companies to produce Favipiravir
Health & Fitness
August 11, 2020
Egypt approves requests from 61 companies to produce Favipiravir
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) announced Tuesday that it has granted its initial approval to 61 national pharmaceutical companies to…
Coronavirus breaks out again in New Zealand after 102 days
World
August 11, 2020
Coronavirus breaks out again in New Zealand after 102 days
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday that authorities have found four cases of…
Taiwan says virus aid sent quietly to avoid Beijing protests
World
August 11, 2020
Taiwan says virus aid sent quietly to avoid Beijing protests
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan sent COVID-19 assistance to foreign countries surreptitiously to avoid protests from China, its foreign minister…