US push for Arab-Israel ties divides Sudanese leaders
Middle East
October 4, 2020
US push for Arab-Israel ties divides Sudanese leaders
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s fragile interim government is sharply divided over normalizing relations with Israel, as it finds itself under…
Colliding crises shake already chaotic campaign’s last month
World
October 4, 2020
Colliding crises shake already chaotic campaign’s last month
NEW YORK (AP) — The closing days of the presidential campaign were already dominated by the worst public health crisis…
Pope: Market capitalism has failed in pandemic, needs reform
World
October 4, 2020
Pope: Market capitalism has failed in pandemic, needs reform
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis says the coronavirus pandemic has proven that the “magic theories” of market capitalism have failed…
South African coffin-maker saw COVID-19 at work and at home
World
October 4, 2020
South African coffin-maker saw COVID-19 at work and at home
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The coffin-maker knew death too well. The boxes were stacked in his echoing workshop like the prows…
Doctor: Trump improving, but not ‘out of the woods’ yet
World
October 4, 2020
Doctor: Trump improving, but not ‘out of the woods’ yet
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump went through a “very concerning” period Friday and faces a “critical” next two…
Jordan’s King Abdullah accepts resignation of Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz
Middle East
October 4, 2020
Jordan’s King Abdullah accepts resignation of Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s King Abdullah on Saturday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Omar al Razzaz but asked him…
OPCW probes couldn’t prove chemical use in 2 Syria attacks
Middle East
October 3, 2020
OPCW probes couldn’t prove chemical use in 2 Syria attacks
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The global chemical weapons watchdog said Friday that two investigations into alleged attacks in Syria…
Israeli navy prepares for arrival of new upgraded warships
Middle East
October 3, 2020
Israeli navy prepares for arrival of new upgraded warships
ABOARD THE INS LAHAV (AP) — After a coronavirus-related delay, Israel’s navy is preparing for the long-awaited arrival of its…
What is contact tracing, and how does it work with COVID-19?
World
October 3, 2020
What is contact tracing, and how does it work with COVID-19?
What is contact tracing, and how does it work with COVID-19? The goal of contact tracing is to alert people…
Trump gets experimental drug aimed at curbing severe illness
World
October 3, 2020
Trump gets experimental drug aimed at curbing severe illness
The experimental antibody drug given to President Donald Trump has been called one of the most promising approaches to preventing…