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Mideast’s confirmed coronavirus death toll goes over 50,000
Middle East
September 3, 2020
Mideast’s confirmed coronavirus death toll goes over 50,000
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The confirmed death toll from the coronavirus went over 50,000 in the Middle East…
Can I get the coronavirus twice?
World
September 3, 2020
Can I get the coronavirus twice?
Can I get the coronavirus twice? It seems possible, though how often it happens isn’t known. Researchers in Hong Kong…
Portland protests set up clash between journalists, police
World
September 3, 2020
Portland protests set up clash between journalists, police
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The beam of a police officer’s flashlight swept across a group of 15 people standing on…
US: Turkey-sent Syrian fighters generate backlash in Libya
Middle East
September 3, 2020
US: Turkey-sent Syrian fighters generate backlash in Libya
CAIRO (AP) — A US report said the presence of thousands of Syrian mercenaries sent by Turkey to Libya to…
Afghans return to games, parks, weddings despite virus fears
Middle East
September 3, 2020
Afghans return to games, parks, weddings despite virus fears
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — When the bowling alley reopened, Zohal Bayat was eager to get back to the lanes. For…
In Kenosha, Biden to test his promise to unify the nation
World
September 3, 2020
In Kenosha, Biden to test his promise to unify the nation
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Campaigning for more than a year as a calming, unifying figure, Joe Biden and his core…
Lebanese leaders begin talks to form new crisis government
Middle East
September 2, 2020
Lebanese leaders begin talks to form new crisis government
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister-designate began consultations on Wednesday to form a new, crisis Cabinet, a day after French…
After blasting Trump on violence, Biden now turns to schools
World
September 2, 2020
After blasting Trump on violence, Biden now turns to schools
Joe Biden plans to hammer President Donald Trump on Wednesday for not helping the nation’s schools reopen safely during the…
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
Health & Fitness
September 2, 2020
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask? No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as…
Large antibody study offers hope for virus vaccine efforts
World
September 2, 2020
Large antibody study offers hope for virus vaccine efforts
Antibodies that people make to fight the new coronavirus last for at least four months after diagnosis and do not…
Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence ‘domestic terrorism’
World
September 2, 2020
Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence ‘domestic terrorism’
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump stood at the epicenter of the latest eruption over racial injustice Tuesday and…
Police: LA deputies shoot, kill Black man who dropped gun
World
September 2, 2020
Police: LA deputies shoot, kill Black man who dropped gun
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Black man was shot and killed by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies after he was…
Trump spins baseless tale of ‘thugs’ flying to protests
World
September 2, 2020
Trump spins baseless tale of ‘thugs’ flying to protests
CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump is recycling a baseless conspiracy theory to claim that recent protests have been orchestrated…
UAE’s warm welcome to Israelis reflects changing region
Middle East
September 2, 2020
UAE’s warm welcome to Israelis reflects changing region
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In less than 24 hours on the ground, Israel’s first-of-its-kind delegation to the…
It’s class time again across Europe, virus or no
World
September 1, 2020
It’s class time again across Europe, virus or no
PARIS (AP) — Tugging on their masks or dashing to hug long-unseen friends, millions of children returned to school across…
Facing a coronavirus crisis, Israel calls in the army
Middle East
September 1, 2020
Facing a coronavirus crisis, Israel calls in the army
RAMLE, Israel (AP) — Over a three-decade military career, Israeli Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin has led commando raids, fought in…
Russia’s virus cases exceed 1 million, globally 4th highest
World
September 1, 2020
Russia’s virus cases exceed 1 million, globally 4th highest
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million on Tuesday as authorities reported 4,729 new cases.…
Pope: Use pandemic to give the environment a vital “rest”
Environment
September 1, 2020
Pope: Use pandemic to give the environment a vital “rest”
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how the Earth can recover “if we allow it to rest”…
Hong Kong begins mass-testing for virus amid public doubts
World
September 1, 2020
Hong Kong begins mass-testing for virus amid public doubts
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong began a voluntary mass-testing program for coronavirus Tuesday as part of a strategy to…
Trump wades into racial tensions with visit to Kenosha, Wis.
World
September 1, 2020
Trump wades into racial tensions with visit to Kenosha, Wis.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Claiming the mantle of the “law and order” candidate, President Donald Trump is offering himself as the…