pandemic
North Korea’s Kim attends military parade, thanks troops for stopping coronavirus
World
October 10, 2020
North Korea’s Kim attends military parade, thanks troops for stopping coronavirus
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un addressed an unusual predawn military parade early on Saturday, praising the…
Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits
World
October 10, 2020
Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits
ROME (AP) — Europe’s second wave of coronavirus infections has struck well before flu season even started, with intensive care…
UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists
Middle East
October 9, 2020
UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists
JEBEL JAIS MOUNTAIN, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The northern-most sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates hopes a new adventure…
EgyptAir resumes Alexandria-Dubai flights
Travel
October 9, 2020
EgyptAir resumes Alexandria-Dubai flights
EgyptAir resumed on Friday flights between Borg al-Arab International Airport in Alexandria and Dubai International Airport. Flights will resume at…
Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots
World
October 9, 2020
Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of businesses and schools in New York City neighborhoods where coronavirus cases have spiked were…
Jordan returns to weekend lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount
Middle East
October 9, 2020
Jordan returns to weekend lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan will enter a nationwide 48-hour lockdown on Friday for the first time in months as health…
Shi’ite pilgrimage fans fears of spreading COVID-19 in Iraq
Middle East
October 8, 2020
Shi’ite pilgrimage fans fears of spreading COVID-19 in Iraq
KERBALA, Iraq (Reuters) – The world’s largest annual religious gathering is in full swing and is posing formidable health hazards…
Tunisia imposes night curfew to slow second wave of pandemic
Middle East
October 8, 2020
Tunisia imposes night curfew to slow second wave of pandemic
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian authorities will impose a curfew in the capital Tunis to slow a surge in coronavirus cases,…
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?
World
October 7, 2020
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask? Experts say you should make the request discreetly because shaming…
Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks until after election
World
October 7, 2020
Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks until after election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday called an abrupt end to negotiations with Democrats over additional COVID-19 relief,…