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Al-Sisi participates in Global Vaccine Summit
President notes Egypt is undertaking ongoing clinical trials to find vaccine for coronavirus
US prosecutors charge 3 more police officers over George Floyd killing
Officers, who were at the scene, charged with aiding, abetting second-degree murder
US demonstrators defy curfews as hundreds arrested
Protests held outside White House and in many major cities nationwide
Angry US protests continue amid accusations of political hypocrisy
Death of African-American civilian at hands of police causes outrage across country
Protests escalate as Trump threatens military intervention
US President underlines willingness to use military if state leaders do not toughen up on anti-police brutality protests
Belgian prince contracts coronavirus after attending party breaking Spanish restrictions
Rafaela Valenzuela, the Spanish government delegate in Cordoba, criticized the Belgian prince and others at the party, saying they were “completely irresponsible.”
Lessons from China’s COVID-19 response
Trump even argued in an interview with Reuters that China’s handling of the novel coronavirus is proof that Beijing “will do anything they can” to ensure he loses his campaign for re-election.
Minneapolis mayor calls for arrest of police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck
‘The man who died at the police’s hands deserves justice,’ says Jacob Frey
UK COVID-19 deaths rise to 34,466 after another 468 patients die
As of Saturday morning, 240,161 people have tested positive for the COVID-19 in the UK
2nd LD Writethru: Trump announces new COVID-19 vaccine efforts
He said experts throughout the government have been evaluating 100 vaccine candidates. Among them, 14 vaccine candidates are showing promise.
S. African president optimistic about further easing COVID-19 restrictions
There have been growing calls for further easing the restrictions to level three, which allows more businesses to reopen. At Friday’s meeting, Ramaphosa reiterated that the progression to level three must be accompanied by the crucial, non-negotiable and practical interventions in the country’s coronavirus prevention toolbox
Never again: 75 years since the end of the World War II
Ukraine commemorates 8 May as a Remembrance and Reconciliation Day. This day marked the end of Nazism in Europe.
Up to 3.5 million healthcare workers in East Med engaged in COVID-19 response: WHO
Many attacks against healthcare workers have been reported over past 5 years
Worldwide COVID-19 infections pass 4 million
The total infections in the US now stands at 1,322,163, with 78,616 fatalities. Spain followed in second place, with the total number of confirmed cases standing at 260,117 and 26,299 fatalities.
64 children in NY hospitalized with potential COVID-19 linked syndrome
Syndrome features overlap with Kawasaki Disease and Toxic Shock Syndrome, including persistent fever, abdominal symptoms, rash and even cardiovascular changes requiring intensive care
China has neither intention nor ability to rebuild the world order
To contain the spread of the invisible virus, China has sacrificed too much. And now China is trying its best to help other countries to defeat the pandemic.
Pfizer, BioNTech dose first US participants in clinical trials
Trials are researching effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
US state of California to begin reopening this week
Newsom outlined a four-stage plan to reopen state’s economy as he faces increasing pressure from public and local officials to ease coronavirus restrictions
Daily COVID-19 cases drop below 100 in Switzerland
Switzerland introduced a semi-lockdown policy on March 16, allowing only essential businesses like food markets and pharmacies to operate
COVID-19 death toll in Ecuador rises to 1,564, with 29,538 cases
Ecuador to relax government-imposed quarantine starting Monday, transitioning to social distancing to reactivate the production and commercial sectors
US Gilead to provide FDA-approved coronavirus treatment on Monday
UAE develops Covid-19 treatment that involves stem cell transplantation
2,188 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Turkey, 122,392 in total
The total number of confirmed cases in the country has climbed to 122,392, while the death toll surged to 3,258, the minister tweeted. Turkey conducted 41,431 tests for the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of tests carried out to 1,075,048, he added
US dollar dips in volatile trading
Euro rose to 1.0951 US dollars from 1.0870 US dollar in the previous session, and the British pound rose to 1.2599 dollars from 1.2450 US dollars in the previous session
Experts predict worldwide recession of 1.9% in 2020: German ifo Institute
Economic output in US is expected to fall 4.6%. GDP would decrease by 4.2% in Brazil, 3.4% in Russia and South Africa. Japan would experience 3.3% recession
Kim Jong Un sister Kim Yo Jong: The next ruler of North Korea?
Analysts say that Kim Jong Un sister, Kim Yo Jong, is most suited to succeed her brother should anything happen to him
Boris Johnson and partner announce birth of baby boy
Boris Johnson, returned to work Monday after recovering from COVID-19, which had left him severely ill in intensive care during peak of UK’s coronavirus outbreak
Israel’s coronavirus infections rise to 15,589, with 208 deaths
The daily average number of coronavirus tests in Israel has dropped to 9,000 in the past 3 days, after reaching a daily peak of 13,342 on April 20.
WHO warns of immunisation services suspension amid COVID-19
Vaccination should continue to be offered to save lives: WHO
UN warns of worldwide hunger due to COVID-19
WFP Executive Director David Beasley has told the UN Security Council that there are 135 million people already facing crisis levels of hunger or worse. This is coupled with an additional 130 million people worldwide who are on the edge of starvation prompted by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Spanish police arrest Egyptian national with ISIS links
It was reported that the Egyptian national had likely entered Spain illegally, and was hiding in a rented apartment.