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Japan PM Suga considering 2-week extension of COVID-19 state of emergency for Tokyo region
World

Japan PM Suga considering 2-week extension of COVID-19 state of emergency for Tokyo region

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday the government is considering a two-week extension of a…
Vatican defends pope’s Iraq trip amid virus as ‘act of love’
Middle East

Vatican defends pope’s Iraq trip amid virus as ‘act of love’

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican defended Pope Francis’ decision to go ahead with his trip to Iraq this weekend…
A year in, coronavirus rages in vaccine-needy West Bank
Middle East

A year in, coronavirus rages in vaccine-needy West Bank

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s spring of hope is unfolding alongside the Palestinians’ winter of despair. More than half…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 581 new cases on Tuesday, total now 183,591
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 581 new cases on Tuesday, total now 183,591

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 581 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total tally up to 183,591, ministry spokesperson…
Tokyo Olympics add 12 women to executive board to reach 42 percent
World

Tokyo Olympics add 12 women to executive board to reach 42 percent

TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics made a symbolic gesture toward gender equality on Tuesday by appointing 12 women to…
Iraq receives first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from China
Middle East

Iraq receives first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from China

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq received its first 50,000 doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by China as the country…
Which Covid-19 vaccine should I get? Dr. Wen weighs in
Features/Interviews

Which Covid-19 vaccine should I get? Dr. Wen weighs in

(CNN) – And then there were three. There are now three Covid-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use by the US…
When can we go on vacation again? This is what experts say
Features/Interviews

When can we go on vacation again? This is what experts say

(CNN) — After reaching an all-time high in January 2021, global coronavirus cases numbers are beginning to drop. Vaccination roll-outs are…
Egypt’s Omar Khairat to perform live concert at Cairo Opera House in March
Music

Egypt’s Omar Khairat to perform live concert at Cairo Opera House in March

Egyptian Musician Omar Khairat is scheduled to perform a concert at the Cairo Opera House on Monday, March 8 and…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 586 new coronavirus cases, 48 deaths on Monday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 586 new coronavirus cases, 48 deaths on Monday

Egypt’s Ministry of Health on Monday confirmed 586 new coronavirus cases, down from 595 on Sunday. The ministry also reported 48…
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