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Iraq detects new UK-based strain, reimposes partial lockdown

Iraq detects new UK-based strain, reimposes partial lockdown

  • “Unfortunately, government labs showed genetic mutations in the Covid-19 strain," Iraq's health minister said
By AFP ·
Tunisia to lock down for four days from Thursday

Tunisia to lock down for four days from Thursday

By AFP ·
Special Lebanon declares state of emergency as military enforces lockdown

Lebanon declares state of emergency as military enforces lockdown

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Lebanon begins new lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases

Lebanon begins new lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases

By AP ·
Special Lebanon hospitals run out of beds as virus cases surge

Lebanon hospitals run out of beds as virus cases surge

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Bangkok imposes partial lockdown to combat virus

Bangkok imposes partial lockdown to combat virus

By AFP ·
Turkey to impose 5-day lockdown as virus deaths hit new record

Turkey to impose 5-day lockdown as virus deaths hit new record

By AP ·
Lebanon to ease virus curbs from Monday

Lebanon to ease virus curbs from Monday

By AFP ·
Special Activists protest against total closure in Lebanon

Activists protest against total closure in Lebanon

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Special Lebanon reinstates lockdown amid economic crisis

Lebanon reinstates lockdown amid economic crisis

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Caterpillar’s earnings dive as lockdown hits sale of equipment

Caterpillar’s earnings dive as lockdown hits sale of equipment

By Reuters ·
Special Pandemic lockdowns fueling rise of sexual extortion crimes in Lebanon

Pandemic lockdowns fueling rise of sexual extortion crimes in Lebanon

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

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Jordan ministers sacked for virus rules breach
Jordan ministers sacked for virus rules breach
Saudi Arabia announces 6 more COVID-19 deaths
Saudi Arabia announces 6 more COVID-19 deaths
Sneaker giant New Balance releases latest line with French-Moroccan label
New Balance x Casablanca Drop III. Supplied
South African mobile operator MTN eyes $65mn deal for Syrian business
South African mobile operator MTN eyes $65mn deal for Syrian business
Turkey summons Iran ambassador over accusations Ankara is violating Iraqi sovereignty: Al Arabiya
Turkey summons Iran ambassador over accusations Ankara is violating Iraqi sovereignty: Al Arabiya

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