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Curfews extended as USAID declares aid suspension in Yemen
Middle East

Curfews extended as USAID declares aid suspension in Yemen

BEIRUT (AP) — As countries across the Middle East tighten restrictions on movement to curb the spread of the coronavirus,…
In Iran, false belief a poison fights virus kills hundreds
Middle East

In Iran, false belief a poison fights virus kills hundreds

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Standing over the still body of an intubated 5-year-old boy wearing nothing but a plastic diaper,…
Iran starts intercity travel ban amid fears of surge of coronavirus
Middle East

Iran starts intercity travel ban amid fears of surge of coronavirus

DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran has started an intercity travel ban, an Iranian official said in a televised news conference on…
Iran fears second wave of coronavirus as death toll rises to 2,077
Middle East

Iran fears second wave of coronavirus as death toll rises to 2,077

DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran may face a second outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, a government spokesman said on Wednesday, as…
War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case
Middle East

War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians rushed to stock up on food and fuel Monday amid fears that authorities would resort…
U.S. should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran fight coronavirus: Rouhani
Middle East

U.S. should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran fight coronavirus: Rouhani

DUBAI (Reuters) — The United States should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran to contain the coronavirus outbreak,…
Trump deploys emergency beds, global pandemic deaths surge
World

Trump deploys emergency beds, global pandemic deaths surge

US President Donald Trump ordered thousands of emergency hospital beds set up at American coronavirus hotspots but a trillion-dollar economic…
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
Middle East

Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates, home to the world’s busiest international airport, announced early on…
Arrival of virus in Gaza raises fears about vulnerable areas
Middle East

Arrival of virus in Gaza raises fears about vulnerable areas

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The arrival of the coronavirus in the Gaza Strip, an impoverished enclave where the…
World ramps up restrictions as virus cases top 300,000
World

World ramps up restrictions as virus cases top 300,000

From Italy to India to the United States, governments rolled out tougher measures to halt the rapid spread of the…
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