coronavirus
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seeks absolution in virus fight
Middle East
March 7, 2020
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seeks absolution in virus fight
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Wearing gas masks and waterproof fatigues, members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard now spray down…
‘It’s humiliating’: China’s virus controls raise hackles
World
March 7, 2020
‘It’s humiliating’: China’s virus controls raise hackles
An elderly man in virus-hit China pops out to use a public toilet without wearing a compulsory face mask. The…
Saudi detains three royal princes over ‘coup plot’: reports
Middle East
March 7, 2020
Saudi detains three royal princes over ‘coup plot’: reports
Saudi authorities have detained three princes including King Salman’s brother and nephew on charges of plotting a coup, the US…
Two test positive for coronavirus at US conference attended by Pence
World
March 7, 2020
Two test positive for coronavirus at US conference attended by Pence
Two people have tested positive for the new coronavirus after taking part in a pro-Israel lobby group’s conference in Washington…
Virus hits 100,000 cases as it upends lives, livelihoods
World
March 6, 2020
Virus hits 100,000 cases as it upends lives, livelihoods
BANGKOK (AP) — Crossing more borders, the new coronavirus hit a milestone Friday, infecting more than 100,000 people worldwide as…
Russia holds key to cuts in crucial meeting of OPEC, allies
Business
March 6, 2020
Russia holds key to cuts in crucial meeting of OPEC, allies
All eyes are on Russia at the gathering of OPEC countries and their allies Friday, with the cartel hoping to…
Egypt, WHO confirm twelve new coronavirus cases on Nile cruise ship
Egypt
March 6, 2020
Egypt, WHO confirm twelve new coronavirus cases on Nile cruise ship
The Egyptian Health Ministry and the World Health Organization announced on Friday 12 new cases of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19)…
Egypt denies rumor about providing coronavirus treatment to China
Egypt
March 6, 2020
Egypt denies rumor about providing coronavirus treatment to China
Official Spokesperson for the Egyptian Health Ministry Khaled Megahed denied rumors circulating on social media that Health Minister Hala Zayed…
UAE denies banning entry of Egyptians over coronavirus
Egypt
March 6, 2020
UAE denies banning entry of Egyptians over coronavirus
The Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has denied recent reports that a decision was issued banning…
‘This is not a drill’: WHO urges world to take virus more seriously
World
March 6, 2020
‘This is not a drill’: WHO urges world to take virus more seriously
World health officials have warned that countries are not taking the coronavirus crisis seriously enough, as outbreaks surged across Europe…