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The majority of global COVID-19 deaths have been in countries where many people are obese, with coronavirus fatality rates 10 times higher in nations where at least 50% of adults … Read More
Iraq has signed an agreement with Russia to import 1 million doses of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, Iraq’s oil ministry said Thursday.
Thursday refused to admit a US report blaming the kingdom’s crown prince for the killing.
As the world marks International Women’s Day in the midst of a global pandemic, one stark fact is clear: The COVID-19 crisis has a woman’s face.
Sudan will begin vaccinating health care workers followed by people aged 45 or older with chronic conditions for free next week after becoming the first country in the Middle East … Read More
The third time appeared to be the charm for Elon Musk’s Starship rocket – until it wasn’t.
Even as other countries institute airport testing, tracing and mandatory isolation, Mexican authorities bragged Wednesday about the speed with which they let tourists exit the terminal at the resort of … Read More
Lebanon’s health ministry Thursday rejected a court order for it to swiftly vaccinate an elderly man against COVID-19, accusing the judge of trying to score points in the media following … Read More
Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri Thursday denied reports that he was waiting for Saudi Arabia’s approval for the formation of a new government.
The number of new coronavirus cases has risen in Europe after six weeks of decline, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.