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Virus-hit Gulf has little room to boost revenue after oil price shock
Business
March 17, 2020
Virus-hit Gulf has little room to boost revenue after oil price shock
DUBAI (Reuters) — The coronavirus outbreak and plunging crude prices are a double blow that leaves Gulf Arab governments with…
‘Virus at Iran’s gates’: How Tehran failed to halt outbreak
Middle East
March 17, 2020
‘Virus at Iran’s gates’: How Tehran failed to halt outbreak
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Appearing before the cameras, sweating profusely and coughing, the man leading Iran’s response to…
Tokyo 1940: The Games that became the ‘Missing Olympics’
World
March 17, 2020
Tokyo 1940: The Games that became the ‘Missing Olympics’
Fears are growing that this year’s Olympics may be postponed or axed because of the coronavirus pandemic but Japan has…
Europe locks down as global virus panic spreads
World
March 17, 2020
Europe locks down as global virus panic spreads
European leaders plan to ban all non-essential travel into the continent on Tuesday, the latest drastic attempt to curb the…
Turkey shuts cafes to halt coronavirus spread as cases jump to 47
Middle East
March 17, 2020
Turkey shuts cafes to halt coronavirus spread as cases jump to 47
ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkey will temporarily close cafes, sports and entertainment venues and is suspending mass prayers in mosques in…
Egypt suspends flights until March 31 over coronavirus
Egypt
March 16, 2020
Egypt suspends flights until March 31 over coronavirus
Egypt has moved to suspend all air traffic across the country’s airports beginning Thursday at noon and lasting until March…
Turkey reports 12 new coronavirus cases in largest daily rise, brings total to 18
Middle East
March 16, 2020
Turkey reports 12 new coronavirus cases in largest daily rise, brings total to 18
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey identified 12 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing its total to 18, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca…
The Latest: Serbia brings army out to enforce virus rules
World
March 16, 2020
The Latest: Serbia brings army out to enforce virus rules
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19…
Germany tries to halt US interest in firm working on coronavirus vaccine
World
March 16, 2020
Germany tries to halt US interest in firm working on coronavirus vaccine
BERLIN (Reuters) – Berlin is trying to stop Washington from persuading a German company seeking a coronavirus vaccine to move…
Coronavirus hits ‘heart and soul’ as New York, Los Angeles bars and theaters forced to close
World
March 16, 2020
Coronavirus hits ‘heart and soul’ as New York, Los Angeles bars and theaters forced to close
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bars, restaurants, theaters and movie houses in New York and Los Angeles were ordered to shut…