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Coronavirus sweeping through massive US prison population
World

Coronavirus sweeping through massive US prison population

A massive wave of coronavirus infections is blasting through the world’s largest prison population in the United States even as…
Egypt will have to coexist with coronavirus until vaccine: Health Minister
Egypt

Egypt will have to coexist with coronavirus until vaccine: Health Minister

Egypt’s Health Minister Hala Zayed on Saturday said that coexistence with the coronavirus is crucial until a vaccine appears, done…
IS extremists step up as Iraq, Syria, grapple with virus
World

IS extremists step up as Iraq, Syria, grapple with virus

BAGHDAD (AP) — The man wearing an explosive vest emerged from a car and calmly marched toward the gates of…
Following Dubai, more UAE malls, restaurants reopen
Middle East

Following Dubai, more UAE malls, restaurants reopen

DUBAI (Reuters) – Malls in the United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi began reopening to a restricted number of customers…
Europe prepares for more lockdown easing as virus hopes rise
World

Europe prepares for more lockdown easing as virus hopes rise

Europe on Sunday prepared for a further cautious easing of coronavirus restrictions following signs the pandemic may be slowing, after…
Weary Moroccan medics fight virus, nightmares and tears
Middle East

Weary Moroccan medics fight virus, nightmares and tears

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — When Moroccan nurse Mofadal Ahyane lost his first patient to COVID-19, he had a recurring nightmare:…
NASA, SpaceX target historic spaceflight despite pandemic
Science

NASA, SpaceX target historic spaceflight despite pandemic

NASA and SpaceX said Friday they were pressing ahead with plans to launch astronauts to space from US soil for…
Coronavirus quarantine in Syria’s northwest looks to shield most vulnerable
Middle East

Coronavirus quarantine in Syria’s northwest looks to shield most vulnerable

JISR AL-SHUGHOUR, Syria (Reuters) – At a quarantine center in war-torn northern Syria, doctors near the Turkish frontier are providing…
Washington approves virus drug as US states ease lockdowns
World

Washington approves virus drug as US states ease lockdowns

American authorities approved an experimental drug for emergency use on coronavirus patients, as more US states eased pandemic lockdowns despite…
Yemen records first coronavirus case in Taiz province as virus spreads
Middle East

Yemen records first coronavirus case in Taiz province as virus spreads

ADEN (Reuters) – Yemen reported the first case of the novel coronavirus in a third province late on Friday, raising…
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