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Philippines reopens cinemas, tourist attractions to revive its pandemic-hit economy

12 Feb 2021

Manolo B. Jara, Correspondent The government has allowed the reopening of more businesses such as cinemas, tourist spots like theme parks and museums to perk up the economy still...

Covid endangers France's cherished lunch tradition

12 Feb 2021

The coronavirus crisis has already taken a heavy toll on the French way of life and now it's bringing unwanted change to the nation's eating habits -- by forcing workers...

Climate change

05 Feb 2021

So there’s another article about the ice melting in Antarctica. Adds to the repertoire of climate change articles. But it doesn’t help. We could write a million more articles and...

India ends some COVID-19 restrictions, allows cinema halls to operate at 100% capacity

31 Jan 2021

In further relaxation of controls imposed to combat the spread of coronavirus, India’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar on Sunday announced that "the restrictions put in place due...

EU proposes more travel restrictions to stop new virus variants

25 Jan 2021

The European Union's executive body proposed on Monday that the bloc's 27 nations impose more travel restrictions to counter the worrying spread of new coronavirus variants but make sure to...

Sri Lanka holy man's 'miracle' coronavirus tonic turns sour

21 Jan 2021

A self-styled Sri Lankan holy man's supposed miracle potion to prevent COVID-19 turned sour after a minister who publicly drank it was hospitalised with the virus. Thousands defied public...

US lawmakers reach deal on $900b coronavirus economic relief package

21 Dec 2020

Gulf Today Report Top Capitol Hill negotiators on Sunday sealed a deal on a $900 billion coronavirus economic relief package for millions of Americans as the nation struggles against the...

Oman resumes issuing some tourist visas after COVID-19 suspension

30 Nov 2020

Oman will resume granting tourist visas to people visiting on trips arranged by hotels and travel companies, after they were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, state media said on...

Businesses, factories can’t be shut despite surge in coronavirus cases, says Pakistani PM Imran

26 Nov 2020

Tariq Butt, Correspondent Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government has decided not to go for a complete lockdown amid the second wave of coronavirus pandemic but...

ICUs full as second wave of coronavirus grips Pakistan

25 Nov 2020

Tariq Butt, Correspondent / AFP The Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across Pakistan are nearing capacity as a second, deadlier wave of the coronavirus builds momentum and officials...

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