pandemic
Fear and anxiety spike in virus hot spots across US
World
October 26, 2020
Fear and anxiety spike in virus hot spots across US
Preslie Paur breaks down in tears when she thinks of her state’s refusal to mandate face masks. The South Salt…
Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus
Middle East
October 26, 2020
Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As coronavirus infections reached new heights in Iran this month, overwhelming its hospitals and…
The Latest: New US virus cases top 83,700 for 2nd day in row
World
October 25, 2020
The Latest: New US virus cases top 83,700 for 2nd day in row
BALTIMORE — A day after the U.S. set a daily record for new confirmed coronavirus infections, it came very close…
Egypt’s electoral committees witness heavy voter turnout
Egypt
October 25, 2020
Egypt’s electoral committees witness heavy voter turnout
The Egyptian electoral committees on Saturday witnessed a heavy turnout of voters eager to cast their votes for the first…
Virus is pummeling Europe’s eateries — and winter is coming
World
October 25, 2020
Virus is pummeling Europe’s eateries — and winter is coming
HEIKRUIS, Belgium (AP) — As the Friday night dinner service began earlier this month at the De Viering restaurant outside…
Spain PM works on new state of emergency to curb outbreak
World
October 25, 2020
Spain PM works on new state of emergency to curb outbreak
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a Cabinet meeting Sunday to prepare a new state of…
Iran’s top leader says fighting virus trumps other concerns
Middle East
October 25, 2020
Iran’s top leader says fighting virus trumps other concerns
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader Saturday urged authorities to prioritize public health above any economic or security concerns,…
Europe becomes second region to cross 250,000 deaths as second COVID wave hits
World
October 24, 2020
Europe becomes second region to cross 250,000 deaths as second COVID wave hits
(Reuters) – Europe became the second region after Latin America to surpass 250,000 deaths on Saturday, according to a Reuters…
Some hospitals in crisis as US nears high for COVID-19 cases
World
October 24, 2020
Some hospitals in crisis as US nears high for COVID-19 cases
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in…
‘Eating rats’: Myanmar’s second lockdown drives hunger in city slums
World
October 23, 2020
‘Eating rats’: Myanmar’s second lockdown drives hunger in city slums
YANGON (Reuters) – After the first wave of coronavirus hit Myanmar in March, 36-year-old Ma Suu closed her salad stall…