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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seeks absolution in virus fight
Middle East
March 7, 2020
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seeks absolution in virus fight
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Wearing gas masks and waterproof fatigues, members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard now spray down…
Ethiopia recalls ambassador to Egypt, says not over GERD
Egypt
March 7, 2020
Ethiopia recalls ambassador to Egypt, says not over GERD
Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry said Friday that the decision to recall its ambassadors from Egypt and Sudan has nothing to do…
Two test positive for coronavirus at US conference attended by Pence
World
March 7, 2020
Two test positive for coronavirus at US conference attended by Pence
Two people have tested positive for the new coronavirus after taking part in a pro-Israel lobby group’s conference in Washington…
WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus
World
March 4, 2020
WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus
WASHINGTON/GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective…
US leads global fight against coronavirus economic threat
World
March 4, 2020
US leads global fight against coronavirus economic threat
The US Federal Reserve on Tuesday led the global charge in response to the growing economic risk posed by the…
Biden seizes momentum with strong Super Tuesday
World
March 4, 2020
Biden seizes momentum with strong Super Tuesday
Joe Biden seized the momentum in the race to become the Democratic challenger to President Donald Trump with a string…
Virus alarms sound worldwide, but China sees crisis ebbing
World
March 3, 2020
Virus alarms sound worldwide, but China sees crisis ebbing
BEIJING (AP) — The virus epidemic spread through Iran’s parliament, travel warnings broadened to include Italy and other parts of…
Egypt allows extension of tourists permitted stay up to 5 years
Travel
March 3, 2020
Egypt allows extension of tourists permitted stay up to 5 years
Egypt has extended the period of permitted stay for tourists, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced in a Monday meeting with…
Handshake? No thanks: coronavirus changes global habits
World
March 3, 2020
Handshake? No thanks: coronavirus changes global habits
Say no to a handshake, refuse every peck on the cheek and definitely avoid hugging. Instead, try a direct gaze,…
WHO says world in uncharted territory as US virus toll rises
World
March 3, 2020
WHO says world in uncharted territory as US virus toll rises
The world has entered uncharted territory in its battle against the deadly coronavirus, the UN health agency warned, as new…