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Egypt reports 129 new coronavirus cases, 12 more deaths on Monday
Egypt
October 13, 2020
Egypt reports 129 new coronavirus cases, 12 more deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 129 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
‘So frustrating’: Doctors and nurses battle virus skeptics
World
October 12, 2020
‘So frustrating’: Doctors and nurses battle virus skeptics
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Treating the sick and dying isn’t even the toughest part for nurse Amelia Montgomery as the…
The Latest: French PM issues warning amid spike in cases
World
October 12, 2020
The Latest: French PM issues warning amid spike in cases
PARIS — French Prime Minister Jean Castex has warned that France could impose further restrictions as the coronavirus is spreading…
Iran has highest day death toll from virus, currency plunges
Middle East
October 12, 2020
Iran has highest day death toll from virus, currency plunges
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced on Sunday its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 251 confirmed dead,…
Lebanon closes bars, nightclubs to curb coronavirus
Middle East
October 12, 2020
Lebanon closes bars, nightclubs to curb coronavirus
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon said on Sunday it will close bars and nightclubs to help contain the COVID-19 outbreak which…
Brazil reaches 150,000 deaths from COVID-19 milestone
World
October 11, 2020
Brazil reaches 150,000 deaths from COVID-19 milestone
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s count of COVID-19 deaths surpassed 150,000 on Saturday night, despite signs the pandemic is…
Iran plans to expand face mask mandate beyond capital
Middle East
October 11, 2020
Iran plans to expand face mask mandate beyond capital
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran plans to make mask-wearing mandatory in public in other large cities after imposing it in Tehran…
Turkey will declare asymptomatic COVID-19 cases as of next week: paper
Middle East
October 11, 2020
Turkey will declare asymptomatic COVID-19 cases as of next week: paper
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey will start declaring the number of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases from Oct. 15, its health minister said…
India cases cross 7 million as experts warn of complacency
World
October 11, 2020
India cases cross 7 million as experts warn of complacency
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s confirmed coronavirus toll crossed 7 million on Sunday with a number of new cases dipping…
Israeli protests against Netanyahu draw tens of thousands
Middle East
October 11, 2020
Israeli protests against Netanyahu draw tens of thousands
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign demonstrated across…