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40% of schools lack handwashing facilities: UN

GENEVA – As education institutions around the world seek to reopen, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said Thursday that more …

Death toll in blast-hit Beirut rises to 177

BEIRUT – The death toll from last week’s massive explosion at Beirut port has risen to 177, Lebanese Health Minister Hassan …

Biden, Harris come out swinging in first public remarks

WASHINGTON – Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his recently announced running mate Kamala Harris came out swinging in their …

Britain enters deepest recession on record due to pandemic

LONDON – Britain has officially entered into a recession, according to new figures published on Wednesday. The recession is its deepest …

Russia to start Covid-19 vaccine production in 2 weeks

MOSCOW – The initial batches of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine rolling off production lines as soon as two weeks from now will …

UN calls for rapid formation of Lebanese gov’t

ANKARA – The UN special coordinator for Lebanon called on Lebanese authorities Tuesday to rapidly form a new government following the …

In Harris, Biden finds VP with track record, history

WASHINGTON – By choosing California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is choosing an individual …

WHO cautions Russia on Covid-19 vaccine

GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday it is following Russia’s progress in developing a Covid-19 vaccine but cautioned …

Beirut blast: Death toll rises to 163

BEIRUT – The death toll from the blast in Beirut has risen to 163 after five more bodies were recovered from …

WHO urges action to contain virus as cases near 20M

GENEVA – Behind the rising numbers of registered novel coronavirus cases and deaths – both expected this week to reach 20 …

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