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Pakistan blocks social media platforms amid protest crackdown
World
April 16, 2021
Pakistan blocks social media platforms amid protest crackdown
Pakistan placed a temporary ban on several social media websites on Friday. Platforms that will be unavailable include Facebook, Twitter,…
Facebook says it will lift its Australian news ban soon
World
February 23, 2021
Facebook says it will lift its Australian news ban soon
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Facebook said on Tuesday it will lift its ban on Australians sharing news after it struck…
Egypt extends export ban on medical masks for 3 months
Egypt
June 17, 2020
Egypt extends export ban on medical masks for 3 months
Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea has extended an earlier ministerial decision suspending the export of face masks and…
South African bans on tobacco, liquor amid virus stir debate
World
May 27, 2020
South African bans on tobacco, liquor amid virus stir debate
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A soccer mom in one of Cape Town’s posh suburbs drops off a cardboard box of blankets…
Egypt to ban public shishas, close gyms over coronavirus
Egypt
March 16, 2020
Egypt to ban public shishas, close gyms over coronavirus
Egypt’s latest precautionary measures against the coronavirus include banning shisha services in public places and shutting down gyms and sports…
Egypt bans entry of Qataris over coronavirus
Egypt
March 4, 2020
Egypt bans entry of Qataris over coronavirus
Egypt on Friday banned the entry of Qatari citizens and passengers, even if they hold a valid residence permit, until…
Egypt bans ‘mahraganat shaabi’ music from schools, concerts
Music
February 18, 2020
Egypt bans ‘mahraganat shaabi’ music from schools, concerts
The undersecretary of the Ministry of Education in Cairo Mohamed Attia issued a decision on Monday banning “mahraganat shaabi” (electronic…
Russia reacts with anger after doping ban from Olympics, World Cup
World
December 10, 2019
Russia reacts with anger after doping ban from Olympics, World Cup
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo…
Russia to miss Olympics after WADA ban over doping
World
December 9, 2019
Russia to miss Olympics after WADA ban over doping
Russia will miss next year’s Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games after the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday…
Egyptian weightlifting champion backtracks on retirement
Life & Style
October 11, 2019
Egyptian weightlifting champion backtracks on retirement
Egyptian weightlifting champion Mohamed Ihab announced on Wednesday that he has backtracked on his retirement decision. Ihab announced that he…