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EgyptAir pushes resumption of China flights to March
Egypt

EgyptAir pushes resumption of China flights to March

EgyptAir announced Wednesday that due to “technical reasons” the resumption of flights to and from China has been delayed to…
How deadly is new coronavirus? It’s still too early to tell
World

How deadly is new coronavirus? It’s still too early to tell

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists can’t tell yet how deadly the new virus that’s spreading around the globe really is —…
Iran raises its death toll to 19 amid 139 coronavirus cases
Middle East

Iran raises its death toll to 19 amid 139 coronavirus cases

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president said Tehran has no immediate plans to quarantine cities over the new…
Iranian clerics keep shrines open, even as virus spreads
Middle East

Iranian clerics keep shrines open, even as virus spreads

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Shia shrines that attract tens of millions of visitors annually have come under focus…
European stocks extend losses on fear of virus pandemic
World

European stocks extend losses on fear of virus pandemic

European stock markets fell further on Tuesday but declines in midday trading were far less than during a major sell-off…
Iraq reports four cases of coronavirus amid fear of Iran epidemic spillover
Middle East

Iraq reports four cases of coronavirus amid fear of Iran epidemic spillover

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — An Iraqi family of four who returned from a visit to Iran tested positive for the coronavirus,…
Micro-pollution ravaging China and South Asia: study
World

Micro-pollution ravaging China and South Asia: study

Nearly 90 percent of the 200 cities beset by the world’s highest levels of deadly micro-pollution are in China and…
Iran says 12 dead from new virus, rejects higher death toll
Middle East

Iran says 12 dead from new virus, rejects higher death toll

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s government said Monday that 12 people had died nationwide from the new coronavirus,…
South Korea on frontline as coronavirus spreads
World

South Korea on frontline as coronavirus spreads

The deadly coronavirus epidemic spread further outside China on Monday with a surge of infections in South Korea making it…
Egypt to start electric bus production in November: Minister
Egypt

Egypt to start electric bus production in November: Minister

Egypt will begin producing its first batch of electric buses at its military production factories in November, the Minister of…
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