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The Latest: Russia reports 18,000 cases for 5th straight day
World
November 3, 2020
The Latest: Russia reports 18,000 cases for 5th straight day
MOSCOW — Russia reported more than 18,000 daily coronavirus cases for a record five straight days. On Tuesday, the government’s…
Egypt’s government to reinforce LE4,000 fine against unmasked riders, employees, shoppers
Egypt
November 3, 2020
Egypt’s government to reinforce LE4,000 fine against unmasked riders, employees, shoppers
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday said that authorities will become stricter in reinforcing the LE4,000 fine against unmasked riders,…
Egyptian Cabinet to issue mandatory closing times for shops, restaurants, cafes on Wednesday
Egypt
November 3, 2020
Egyptian Cabinet to issue mandatory closing times for shops, restaurants, cafes on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Egypt’s Cabinet will release new regulations that will dictate the closing times of commercial and industrial shops, restaurants,…
Iran reports record high COVID death toll as travel bans go into force
Middle East
November 2, 2020
Iran reports record high COVID death toll as travel bans go into force
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran on Monday reported a record 440 COVID deaths in the past 24 hours, pushing the death…
EJB tourism committee President: Egypt recovering despite pandemic, now is the time to rebuild
Economy
November 2, 2020
EJB tourism committee President: Egypt recovering despite pandemic, now is the time to rebuild
President of the Egyptian Junior Business Association’s (EJB) Tourism and Aviation Committee and businessman Mohamed Kaoud said in a recent…
Police on curfew patrol as Spain fights nightlife infections
World
November 2, 2020
Police on curfew patrol as Spain fights nightlife infections
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — At 10:00 pm each night, Barcelona’s professional crime fighters become wet blankets in uniforms. Police officers…
For Mexico’s doctors, an especially mournful Day of the Dead
World
November 2, 2020
For Mexico’s doctors, an especially mournful Day of the Dead
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The diminutive figure of a skeleton in a face mask and medical cap has a hand…
Iran’s daily COVID-19 deaths hit record; health official says true toll worse
Middle East
November 1, 2020
Iran’s daily COVID-19 deaths hit record; health official says true toll worse
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s daily tally of coronavirus deaths hit a record high of 434 on Sunday, the health ministry…
UK says 4-week coronavirus lockdown may have to last longer
World
November 1, 2020
UK says 4-week coronavirus lockdown may have to last longer
LONDON (AP) — A new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if…
England to enter new lockdown; UK virus cases pass 1 million
World
November 1, 2020
England to enter new lockdown; UK virus cases pass 1 million
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a new month-long lockdown for England after being warned…