pandemic
Fearing virus, parents in Spain rise against back to school
World
September 8, 2020
Fearing virus, parents in Spain rise against back to school
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ángela López hardly fits the profile of a rule-breaker. But the mother of a seven-year-old girl…
Bold hopes for virus antibody tests still unfulfilled
World
September 7, 2020
Bold hopes for virus antibody tests still unfulfilled
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the height of the coronavirus lockdown, President Donald Trump and his top health advisers trumpeted a…
In pandemic, Nigerian teacher can ‘teach the whole world’
World
September 7, 2020
In pandemic, Nigerian teacher can ‘teach the whole world’
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — For many 12th graders, the closure of Nigeria’s public schools to combat the spread of COVID-19…
Using AI, Cairo University creates search engine for COVID-19 research
Science
September 7, 2020
Using AI, Cairo University creates search engine for COVID-19 research
Cairo University President Mohamed al-Khosht announced Saturday that a joint research team from its faculties of pharmacy, computers and artificial…
India now 2nd worst-hit country by virus amid economic pain
World
September 7, 2020
India now 2nd worst-hit country by virus amid economic pain
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s increasing coronavirus caseload made the Asian giant the pandemic’s second-worst-hit country behind the United States…
Refugee families face unique struggles with online school
World
September 6, 2020
Refugee families face unique struggles with online school
PHOENIX (AP) — Samuel Lavi knew he’d have to find unique ways to stay connected to refugee families when the…
As Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise, faith is put to the test
World
September 5, 2020
As Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise, faith is put to the test
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the patience of some religious leaders across Africa who worry they…
Iran begins new school year amid virus concerns
Middle East
September 5, 2020
Iran begins new school year amid virus concerns
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Saturday opened the new school year after nearly seven months of closure. In a…
Brazil leader rapped for stirring doubt on COVID-19 vaccine
World
September 5, 2020
Brazil leader rapped for stirring doubt on COVID-19 vaccine
SAO PAULO (AP) — Critics of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro are again speaking out against the leader’s stance on the…
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine showed antibody response in initial trials
World
September 5, 2020
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine showed antibody response in initial trials
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s “Sputnik-V” COVID-19 vaccine produced an antibody response in all participants in early-stage trials, according to results…