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Pence spokeswoman tests positive for Covid-19

WASHINGTON: The US vice president’s spokeswoman became the second White House staffer this week to test positive for the coronavirus, officials said on Friday, even as President Donald Trump continued to go mask-free at a World War II commemoration with veterans in their 90s.News that...




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Six killed in clashes at Afghanistan food aid event

HERAT, Afghanistan: Two policemen and four other people were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday after a deadly clash at a public food donation in central Ghor province, officials said.Hundreds of people had gathered outside the governor´s office in the provincial capital Firozkoh, where a...




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ECC, cabinet decisions led to sugar price hike: Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said the decisions taken by the Economic Coordination Committee and the federal cabinet led to a hike in sugar prices across the country earlier this year.The PML-N leader was talking to media outside the Federal Investigation...




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Travel, garden centres and schools ? how the UK's lockdown could be eased

LONDON: Boris Johnson will reveal on Sunday the Government’s “road map” on how it will lift restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.While the Government has stressed it wants all parts of the UK to move together in easing the measures, decisions in Scotland, Wales and...




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China admits outbreak exposed 'shortcomings' in healthcare system

BEIJING: The coronavirus outbreak exposed “shortcomings” in China’s public healthcare system, a top health official admitted Saturday, saying that reforms are underway to improve the country’s disease prevention and control mechanisms.China has faced criticism both at home...




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First virus patient put on ventilator in AJK

MUZAFFARABAD: The first patient of Covid-19 had been put on ventilator in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, as nine more cases emerged, taking the tally to 87, while 60 patients have recovered so far.The 85-year-old patient was shifted on ventilator after his condition worsened, said a...




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Quarantine for UK arrivals 'would be devastating'

LONDON: A 14-day quarantine period for all travellers coming to Britain would have a devastating impact on both the UK aviation industry and wider economy, a trade body has warned. The Government will reportedly announce the mandatory quarantine as part of measures aimed at avoiding a second peak...




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Opacity persists as Pakistan rolls back lockdown

Ag AgenciesMurad says Sindh entering ‘phase-II’ of curbs with strict controls at virus hotspots; Chohan says Punjab to impose ‘complete’ lockdown three days a week; cases hit 28,554 with 622 deaths; PTI MPA claims Sindh exaggerating virus numbers; doctors once again urge...




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Corona cases surge as lockdown eases

At least four persons have died while a staggering 1,080 new COVID-19 cases have emerged in Sindh during the last 24 hours, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said on Saturday




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Mistreatment of corona patients' intolerable: PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday regretted the incidents of unfair treatment of coronavirus patients, saying this was intolerable and a cause of fear.He observed this while presiding over a meeting of the National Task Force here. Chairman National Health Task Force Dr Nosherwan...




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The US administration's effective peace work in Israel


The moving of the embassy not only put an end to a historic travesty but also made clear to the world something everyone anyhow already knew – Jerusalem is not for sale.




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Golf tournament to use high-tech ID chip badges to track spectators


The sale of draft beer and fountain drinks will be prohibited while all transactions will be restricted to credit cards.




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Israeli trapped on boat near Jamaica, cannot dock due to COVID-19


The man, Amit Mendel, was sailing across the ocean when the coronavirus pandemic erupted. Now he is refused permission to dock and is trapped in his boat.




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Wiesenthal Center: Paris mayor, remove antisemitic stickers


In a letter to the mayor, Dr. Shimon Samuels said that there is “a growing pandemic of antisemitic stickers in and around the Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est area.




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San Diego man walks around stores wearing swastika medical mask


The incident is currently being investigated by the local sheriff's department.




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In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic


'What we're fighting against is these long-term trends in which being selfish, being tribal, being divided, and seeing others as an enemy'




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WHO denies report that China asked org to cover-up coronavirus severity


The WHO noted that China confirmed human-to-human transmision on Janurary 20, a day before the purported conversation between Jingping and Ghebreyesus




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Likud set for 'world war' over portfolios


Dermer set to stay in Washington til US election, taking away plum post in crowded Likud




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Annexation lacks majority support among Israelis - poll


A majority of Israeli-Jews (51.7%) supported annexation and 8.8% of Israeli-Arabs supported it, while 27.9% of Israeli-Jews opposed it and 51.9% of Israel-Arabs were against it.




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Benjamin Netanyahu suggests microchipping kids, slammed by experts


"If the information with the kids' location is uploaded to the internet, a pedophile with some cyber knowledge may invade the system and stalk them," cyber expert Einat Meron said.




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Tucker Carlson slams Ilhan Omar as 'loathsome' over Flynn comments


"Can a single human actually be as loathsome as Ilhan Omar? It's hard to believe. She's like a parody of repulsiveness," the Fox News anchor said.





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Defense Ministry to establish four intensive care units in Petah Tikva


The project is estimated at about NIS 30 million.




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Likud launches assault on prosecution ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu trial


Amir Ohana attacks AG on way out the door




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Jordan reports 38 COVID-19 cases over weekend, as lockdown lifted


The newest outbreak has largely been traced back to a truck driver who did not self-quarantine after being tested negative when he returned to the country




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Intel: Amid US funding gap, UN Palestinian refugee agency seeks $93M in coronavirus aid




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TB infections, deaths likely to rise with focus on Covid-19

New study explains effects of lockdowns and limitations on diagnosis, treatment and prevention services.




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Covid-19: Kisumu restaurant owners protest after permits revoked

The county made the move for lack of testing kits for staff at eateries.




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Italian PM says kidnapped volunteer Silvia Romano freed

Italian PM says the volunteer, who was taken from Kilifi in 2018, has been released.




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Covid-19: Homa Bay's 2nd patient sneaked into Tanzania and back

The patient earlier sneaked into Tanzania to bury her step-father, health official says.




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‘Officers and gentlemen’ shaping Kenya’s Horn of Africa policy

Amisom KDF forces have recorded remarkable success, especially in restoring peace in areas under its control.




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Elderly fear easing the lockdown could make their lives harder

It would be unfair for the government to propose a blanket isolation strategy based only on age.




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Is your team working well from home? It all depends on you!

Trust must be strong in your team: your trust in your team members; and their trust in you.




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Job cut out for KDF boss

We have no doubt that he is ready to take on extraordinary challenges, including the fight against terrorism.




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Uhuru must impeach, charge or make way for President Ruto

The sooner both Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto stop pussyfooting and bear their full fangs the better for Kenya.




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Pay me my money, ailing Williamson implores FKF

He lodged a case of unfair dismissal against FKF at the Employment and Labour Court in Nairobi.




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From Kibabii University to the Olympics: the story of Faith Ogallo

The setback has not thrown Ogallo off-track.




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Kenya’s strength coach Kimani urges peers to innovate in virus times

“This is the time for coaches, depending on their philosophy, to better the skills of their athletes.”




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Coaches’ body seeks to vet foreign tacticians

It is viewed as a rival body to the Kenya Football Coaches Association (Kefoca).




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Court allows Kanu to sell Naivasha land

Money from the sale of properties will be used to is to settle debts and run the party.




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Lessons from court battle for Mbiyu Koinange estate

As a politician, Koinange loved land and power - the two levers of influence.




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EACC flags sale of pensioners’ land to Mike Sonko

Sonko claims agency's actions are politically motivated.




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Gen Kibochi to take over KDF mantle on Monday

Kibochi is expected to the military chief to bring Kenyan soldiers back home from Somalia.




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A look into Rotary Club history and milestones in doing good

The foundation uses its funds to eradicate poverty, to promote literacy and numeracy.




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Making finances less emotive in marriage

The best way to avoid arguing about money is to start talking about it before you get married.




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Mother’s Day: Working mums forced to readjust in pandemic

Some propose that frontline workers be housed at an isolated facility.




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Ledama ole Kina: valiant or tactless warrior?

For him, as long as the Maa community is happy, nothing else matters.




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Kanu sees path to poll success in Uhuru, Raila unity

Kanu has rolled out online campaigns seeking to revamp itself General Election.




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Curtain falls on man smitten with John F Kennedy magic

He was a beneficiary of the Kennedy Airlifts, a project in the late 1950s and early 60s.




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Why Afeworki travelled to Ethiopia despite Covid-19 scare

Tour comes at a time when world leaders are holding virtual meetings