pandemic
Italian nurse on coronavirus duty sees the nightmare return
World
October 31, 2020
Italian nurse on coronavirus duty sees the nightmare return
MILAN (AP) — A 54-year-old nurse became convinced the coronavirus “hated” her during the first seven months of Italy’s outbreaks.…
The Latest: China reports 6 new cases in far west outbreak
World
October 31, 2020
The Latest: China reports 6 new cases in far west outbreak
BEIJING — China has reported six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in an outbreak in Xinjiang, bringing the total in…
Organised ‘overkill’: China shows off rapid lockdown system after latest outbreak
World
October 30, 2020
Organised ‘overkill’: China shows off rapid lockdown system after latest outbreak
BEIJING (Reuters) – Days after a 17-year-old girl tested positive for COVID-19 in a remote part of western China last…
Kuwait says supports any OPEC+ supply decision as 2021 curbs loom
Middle East
October 30, 2020
Kuwait says supports any OPEC+ supply decision as 2021 curbs loom
DUBAI/BAGHDAD/LONDON (Reuters) – Kuwait said on Thursday it would support any decision made by OPEC and its allies on future…
With no visitors, Jerusalem citadel undergoes major facelift
Middle East
October 29, 2020
With no visitors, Jerusalem citadel undergoes major facelift
JERUSALEM (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic may be keeping tourists away from Jerusalem’s ancient citadel, but it has created a…
US economy grew at 33 percent rate in Q3 but recovery is incomplete
World
October 29, 2020
US economy grew at 33 percent rate in Q3 but recovery is incomplete
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US economy grew at a sizzling 33.1 percent annual rate in the July-September quarter — by…
Iran parliament speaker contracts virus as deaths surge
Middle East
October 29, 2020
Iran parliament speaker contracts virus as deaths surge
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s parliament speaker said that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, joining a growing list…
Short of medics as virus surges, central Europe sounds alarm
World
October 29, 2020
Short of medics as virus surges, central Europe sounds alarm
KYJOV, Czech Republic (AP) — Soldiers in Poland are giving coronavirus tests. American National Guard troops with medical training are…
Divided Belgium turns into Europe’s worst virus hot spot
World
October 28, 2020
Divided Belgium turns into Europe’s worst virus hot spot
BUIZINGEN, Belgium (AP) — Small, yet so divided, Belgium has been hit hard again by the pandemic, and now presents…
Pope says ‘lady’ COVID must be obeyed, forgoes mask
World
October 28, 2020
Pope says ‘lady’ COVID must be obeyed, forgoes mask
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Wednesday described the COVID-19 pandemic as a tough “lady” taskmaster who must be…