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Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits
World
October 10, 2020
Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits
ROME (AP) — Europe’s second wave of coronavirus infections has struck well before flu season even started, with intensive care…
UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists
Middle East
October 9, 2020
UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists
JEBEL JAIS MOUNTAIN, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The northern-most sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates hopes a new adventure…
Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots
World
October 9, 2020
Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of businesses and schools in New York City neighborhoods where coronavirus cases have spiked were…
Jordan returns to weekend lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount
Middle East
October 9, 2020
Jordan returns to weekend lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan will enter a nationwide 48-hour lockdown on Friday for the first time in months as health…
Shi’ite pilgrimage fans fears of spreading COVID-19 in Iraq
Middle East
October 8, 2020
Shi’ite pilgrimage fans fears of spreading COVID-19 in Iraq
KERBALA, Iraq (Reuters) – The world’s largest annual religious gathering is in full swing and is posing formidable health hazards…
Tunisia imposes night curfew to slow second wave of pandemic
Middle East
October 8, 2020
Tunisia imposes night curfew to slow second wave of pandemic
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian authorities will impose a curfew in the capital Tunis to slow a surge in coronavirus cases,…
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?
World
October 7, 2020
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask? Experts say you should make the request discreetly because shaming…
Nearly all of Iran on coronavirus red alert as cases, deaths hit records
Middle East
October 6, 2020
Nearly all of Iran on coronavirus red alert as cases, deaths hit records
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s Health Ministry said on Monday nearly the whole country was on a coronavirus red alert as…
Paris on maximum virus alert, closing bars, not restaurants
World
October 5, 2020
Paris on maximum virus alert, closing bars, not restaurants
PARIS (AP) — French authorities placed the Paris region on maximum virus alert on Monday, banning festive gatherings and requiring…
The Latest: India’s new virus totals still on downward trend
World
October 5, 2020
The Latest: India’s new virus totals still on downward trend
NEW DELHI — India has registered a single-day spike of 74,442 new coronavirus cases, driving the country’s overall tally since…