coronavirus
Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
World
July 27, 2020
Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots…
Second wave of coronavirus in Asia prompts fresh lockdowns
World
July 27, 2020
Second wave of coronavirus in Asia prompts fresh lockdowns
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Countries around Asia are confronting a second wave of coronavirus infections and are clamping down again to…
For third day in a row, Egypt’s recovering coronavirus cases exceeds new ones
Egypt
July 27, 2020
For third day in a row, Egypt’s recovering coronavirus cases exceeds new ones
Egypt’s Health Ministry announced that for the third consecutive day the number of recovered coronavirus cases has exceeded new infections,…
Eid al-Adha 2020 sees many films not releasing in cinemas due to pandemic
Cinema/TV
July 27, 2020
Eid al-Adha 2020 sees many films not releasing in cinemas due to pandemic
This Eid al-Adha cinema season, one of the most important seasons for film screenings throughout the year, emerges in the…
Hong Kong extends virus restrictions to ban gatherings of more than two people
World
July 27, 2020
Hong Kong extends virus restrictions to ban gatherings of more than two people
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong on Monday announced further restrictions to curb a surge in coronavirus cases, including a…
Latin America leads world in coronavirus cases, Reuters count shows
World
July 27, 2020
Latin America leads world in coronavirus cases, Reuters count shows
ASUNCION/SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Coronavirus cases in Latin America for the first time have surpassed the combined infections in the United…
North Korea’s Kim marks war anniversary amid virus concerns
World
July 27, 2020
North Korea’s Kim marks war anniversary amid virus concerns
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited a national cemetery and handed out commemorative…
A troubling pandemic thought: Are THESE the good old days?
World
July 26, 2020
A troubling pandemic thought: Are THESE the good old days?
HOPE VALLEY, R.I. (AP) — News articles don’t carry Hollywood-style viewer ratings or trigger warnings. Maybe this one should. But…
Presidential initiative grants LE200 coupon for 64 mn Egyptians with ration cards
Egypt
July 26, 2020
Presidential initiative grants LE200 coupon for 64 mn Egyptians with ration cards
Approximately 64 million Egyptian citizens with ration cards will be granted an LE200 coupon as part of President Abdel Fattah…
Britain defends Spanish quarantine move; travelers react with anger and worry
World
July 26, 2020
Britain defends Spanish quarantine move; travelers react with anger and worry
MADRID/LONDON (Reuters) – British foreign minister Dominic Raab on Sunday stood by his government’s abrupt decision to impose a two-week…