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Egypt launches initiative to support people impacted by coronavirus
Egypt

Egypt launches initiative to support people impacted by coronavirus

The Egyptian cabinet launched the “Ahalina” (Our People) initiative on Tuesday through a community partnership to support non-standard workers impacted…
Struggle, fear and heartbreak for medical staff on virus frontline
World

Struggle, fear and heartbreak for medical staff on virus frontline

Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers have become the unwitting heroes of the coronavirus pandemic, winning applause from balconies and streets…
Debt moratorium ‘essential’ to help Africa fight coronavirus: Macron
World

Debt moratorium ‘essential’ to help Africa fight coronavirus: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called for a moratorium on the debt of African countries as “an essential step”…
South Koreans head to polls despite global pandemic
World

South Koreans head to polls despite global pandemic

South Korean voters turned out in force Wednesday despite the coronavirus threat, putting on compulsory face masks and gloves to…
Trump freezes WHO funds as world weighs easing lockdown
World

Trump freezes WHO funds as world weighs easing lockdown

Donald Trump ordered a freeze on funding for the World Health Organization for “mismanaging” the coronavirus crisis, as world leaders…
Elissa launches new song from home amid coronavirus lockdown
Music

Elissa launches new song from home amid coronavirus lockdown

Lebanese singer Elissa on Saturday released her latest song, “Hanghani Kaman Wi Kaman” (We Will Sing More and More), which…
Lockdown stalls Notre-Dame’s rebirth one year after fire
World

Lockdown stalls Notre-Dame’s rebirth one year after fire

Perched over the gaping roof of Notre-Dame, a crane stands idle above the silent Paris cathedral, where repair work has…
Hunger for ‘good news’ grows as pandemic woes deepen
World

Hunger for ‘good news’ grows as pandemic woes deepen

Battered by grim headlines, horrifying statistics and deep uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, many people worldwide are trying to lift…
Families of Egyptian medical professionals fallen victim to coronavirus to receive LE100,000
Egypt

Families of Egyptian medical professionals fallen victim to coronavirus to receive LE100,000

The Egyptian Doctors Syndicate and the Medical Professionals Union has decided to disburse LE100,000 to the family of each medical…
Egypt’s Citystars Mall slowly reopens amid outbreak
Egypt

Egypt’s Citystars Mall slowly reopens amid outbreak

Commercial shops at Citystars Mall resumed work Tuesday as its other stores remain closed, the Director of Public Relations and…
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