pandemic
Sadiq al-Mahdi, Sudan’s former prime minister, dies of virus
Middle East
November 26, 2020
Sadiq al-Mahdi, Sudan’s former prime minister, dies of virus
CAIRO (AP) — Sadiq al-Mahdi, Sudan’s last democratically elected prime minister and leader of the country’s largest political party, has…
Americans risk traveling over Thanksgiving despite warnings
World
November 26, 2020
Americans risk traveling over Thanksgiving despite warnings
Millions of Americans took to the skies and the highways ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on…
Africa CDC sees COVID-19 vaccinations in 2nd quarter of 2021
World
November 26, 2020
Africa CDC sees COVID-19 vaccinations in 2nd quarter of 2021
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Vaccinations against COVID-19 in Africa might not start until the second quarter of next year, the…
Wednesday sees 365 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths in Egypt
Egypt
November 26, 2020
Wednesday sees 365 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths in Egypt
In a press statement on Wednesday, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population reported 365 new coronavirus cases and 12 virus-related…
AstraZeneca manufacturing error clouds vaccine study results
World
November 26, 2020
AstraZeneca manufacturing error clouds vaccine study results
LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca and Oxford University on Wednesday acknowledged a manufacturing error that is raising questions about preliminary results…
Turkey announces asymptomatic coronavirus case numbers for first time since July
Middle East
November 26, 2020
Turkey announces asymptomatic coronavirus case numbers for first time since July
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey recorded 28,351 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, including 6,814 with symptoms, Health Minister…
With hope high for vaccine, Britain prepares to roll it out
World
November 25, 2020
With hope high for vaccine, Britain prepares to roll it out
LONDON (AP) — With major COVID-19 vaccines showing high levels of protection, British officials are cautiously — and they stress…
Miss ECO Teen International contest kicks off in Hurghada
Life & Style
November 25, 2020
Miss ECO Teen International contest kicks off in Hurghada
The second annual Miss ECO Teen International contest will kick off in Hurghada on Wednesday, with more than 25 participants…
Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew
World
November 25, 2020
Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew
Waiters and bartenders are being thrown out of work — again — as governors and local officials shut down indoor…
In pandemic era’s isolation, meaning of ‘self-care’ evolves
World
November 24, 2020
In pandemic era’s isolation, meaning of ‘self-care’ evolves
NEW YORK (AP) — These days, with a pandemic raging, this is what life can look like: Staring at your…