pandemic
Britain working on solution to exam row as criticism spirals
World
August 17, 2020
Britain working on solution to exam row as criticism spirals
LONDON (Reuters) – The British government is working with regulators on how to resolve an escalating row over the way…
Sharp rise in virus cases in Lebanon after deadly port blast
Middle East
August 17, 2020
Sharp rise in virus cases in Lebanon after deadly port blast
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is facing a surge in coronavirus cases after a devastating blast at the Beirut port earlier…
Virus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle
Travel
August 17, 2020
Virus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle
In a bid to survive, airlines are desperately trying to convince a wary public that measures like mandatory face masks…
Asia Today: South Koreans urged to stay home as cases jump
World
August 17, 2020
Asia Today: South Koreans urged to stay home as cases jump
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea counted its fourth straight day of triple-digit increases in new coronavirus cases Monday…
Trump makes call for new White House doctor’s virus advice
World
August 16, 2020
Trump makes call for new White House doctor’s virus advice
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has found a new doctor for his coronavirus task force — and this time…
President Sisi praises Egypt’s ‘tangible success’ in fighting coronavirus
Egypt
August 16, 2020
President Sisi praises Egypt’s ‘tangible success’ in fighting coronavirus
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday said that his country has achieved a “tangible success” in its efforts to…
Thousands rally against SKorea leader despite virus warning
World
August 15, 2020
Thousands rally against SKorea leader despite virus warning
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of anti-government protesters, armed with umbrellas and raincoats, marched through the soggy streets of…
Egypt needs smart, different solutions to restart foreign tourism after coronavirus: EJB
Travel
August 15, 2020
Egypt needs smart, different solutions to restart foreign tourism after coronavirus: EJB
Egypt needs a smart new approach to attract foreign tourism again after countries began reopening their borders to visitors following…
Virus flareups in Europe lead to club closings, mask orders
World
August 15, 2020
Virus flareups in Europe lead to club closings, mask orders
PARIS (AP) — New flareups of COVID-19 are disrupting the peak summer vacation season across much of Europe, where authorities…
Australia suffers deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic, cases rise
World
August 12, 2020
Australia suffers deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic, cases rise
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia recorded its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday and the biggest daily rise in…