coronavirus pandemic
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Coronavirus: US registering highest deaths yet from COVID-19
The US registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before – nearly 3,900 – on the very…
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A vaccine in Palestine? Sorry, Israeli settlers only
Gaza in December can be gritty at the best of times. Rain and wind play havoc with the shacks of…
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What is the new COVID-19 mutant that’s triggered fresh global panic?
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that the new mutant strain of coronavirus is ‘out of control’. Britons have…
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New, faster-spreading strain of COVID-19 confirmed in Britain
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed with his senior ministers on Saturday what urgent action to take after it was…
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Coronavirus: Why do people ignore COVID-19 deaths so easily?
At least 1.5 million people have officially died from the coronavirus pandemic, with the real number probably far higher. In…
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Tunisia medics, civilians protest over doctor’s death
Badreddine Aloui, 27, died last week after falling down an elevator shaft when the doors opened with no lift in…
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World Bank (LEM): Lebanon is suffering from a dangerous depletion of resources
A year into Lebanon’s severe economic crisis, deliberate lack of effective policy action by authorities has subjected the economy to…
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G-20 summit: King Salman calls leaders for united response against COVID-19
The Group of 20 summit opened on Saturday with appeals by the world’s most powerful leaders to collectively chart a…
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Covid-19: As lab execs sell shares worth millions, questions arise
Executives at several American laboratories developing Covid-19 vaccines have recently pocketed millions of dollars by selling shares in their companies…
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Qatar is seeking to invest Tunisian president to their interests
Tunisian President’s visit reflects Qatar’s position on the Tunisian diplomacy map, as it was his first visit to the State…
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