pandemic
Egypt slams Guardian report claiming the number of coronavirus cases surpasses 19,000
Egypt
March 17, 2020
Egypt slams Guardian report claiming the number of coronavirus cases surpasses 19,000
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has slammed a report by the Guardian claiming that the number of coronavirus cases…
Red Sea governor suspends domestic tourism, quarantines employees at resorts, tourist sites
Egypt
March 17, 2020
Red Sea governor suspends domestic tourism, quarantines employees at resorts, tourist sites
Red Sea governor Amr Hanafi announced on Tuesday that he would suspend domestic tourism in the area and implement new…
Idris Elba says he has coronavirus
Culture
March 17, 2020
Idris Elba says he has coronavirus
Actor Idris Elba said he has tested positive for Covid-19. Elba, 47, said he received his test results Monday morning.…
Wedding bell blues; coronavirus crashes party for couples, planners
World
March 17, 2020
Wedding bell blues; coronavirus crashes party for couples, planners
ROME (Reuters) – The Roman villa is booked, the guests are invited and their hotel rooms reserved. The gown is…
Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic
Middle East
March 17, 2020
Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the outbreak of the new coronavirus ravaging…
Abe could be big loser if Tokyo Olympics canceled, postponed
World
March 17, 2020
Abe could be big loser if Tokyo Olympics canceled, postponed
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might be the biggest loser if the Tokyo Olympics don’t go off…
France locks down as global virus panic spreads
World
March 17, 2020
France locks down as global virus panic spreads
France goes into a near-total shutdown Tuesday over the coronavirus, the latest country to impose draconian restrictions affecting the lives…
Spying on the virus: Israel secret service to track patients
Middle East
March 17, 2020
Spying on the virus: Israel secret service to track patients
JERUSALEM (AP) — The head of Israel’s shadowy Shin Bet internal security service said Tuesday that his agency received Cabinet…
Egypt confirms two deaths, 40 new cases of coronavirus, raising total to 166
Egypt
March 17, 2020
Egypt confirms two deaths, 40 new cases of coronavirus, raising total to 166
Egypt announced on Monday 40 new coronavirus cases and two additional deaths, with a total of 166 cases and four…
Hard-line Shias storm Iran shrines closed over coronavirus
Middle East
March 17, 2020
Hard-line Shias storm Iran shrines closed over coronavirus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hard-line Shia faithful in Iran pushed their way into the courtyards of two major…