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President Donald Trump suggested that Americans should consider giving up the tradition of greeting each other with a hand-shake —
Read moreCoronavirus updates: U.S. surpasses China with most cases worldwide
The U.S. has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus than any country in the world, surpassing China, where the pandemic
Read moreNetanyahu: Up to 10,000 Israelis could die from coronavirus by next month
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned yesterday that deaths from coronavirus could reach 10,000 by next month, Israeli media reported.
Read moreJobs for Lebanon, a grand idea for expats to help fellow Lebanese , video
Lebanese expats have come up with a grand idea to help provide job opportunities for their fellow Lebanese back at
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Jumblat: Seaside Hotels Must be Seized, Used for Quarantine
Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat on Thursday warned that the coronavirus epidemic is more dangerous than both terrorism and an Israeli invasion, calling for
Read moreLebanon extends coronavirus lockdown by two weeks until April 12
BEIRUT – Lebanon is extending a lockdown by two weeks until April 12 to combat the spread of the coronavirus,
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Govt. Launches Plan to Bring Home Lebanese from Abroad
Information Minister Manal Abdul Samad on Thursday explained what the government intends to do regarding the Lebanese citizens who want to return to their country
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Israeli Army Says Downed Small Hizbullah Drone
The Israeli army brought down a small drone belonging to Hizbullah after it entered Israel’s airspace on Thursday morning, a spokesman said. “The drone is
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Berri: Cabinet, Defense Council Resolutions Step in Right Direction
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday lauded the latest decisions taken by Cabinet and the Higher Defense Council in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
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Cabinet Likely to Extend General Mobilization over COVID-19
The Cabinet convened in a regular meeting on Thursday to tackle monetary, economic and social issues as the novel coronavirus batters what is left of
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Aoun Chairs Higher Defense Council Meeting
President Michel Aoun chaired the Higher Defense Council meeting on Thursday at Baabda Palace attended by Prime Minister Hassan Diab, the permanent members and other
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Safieddine: Hizbullah Set Plan to Fight Coronavirus
Head of Hizbullah’s Executive Council Hashem Safieddine said on Thursday that the party has allocated 3.5 billion Lebanese pounds for a plan “consistent with the
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Coronavirus Delivers Tough Blow to Lebanon's Dying Economy
Through 15 years of civil war and various bouts of violence since, Lebanon’s Barbar eatery never closed its doors, serving up sandwiches to customers even
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Bayte Baytak – A free Airbnb initiative to shelter Red Cross and Medical Heroes during coronavirus crisis
“!كرمال أبطال الجهاز الطبي والصليب الأحمر بيوتنا إلكن” Lebanese always find a way to help each other. But this time, it transcended all expectations. People
Read moreU.S.Governors reject Trump’s virus timeline, call it “imaginary clock”
By PAUL J. WEBER and JONATHAN J. COOPER AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Governors across the nation on Tuesday rejected President
Read moreHighlights of Congress’ economic relief plan
Partial highlights of a roughly $2 trillion package to rush aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the
Read moreHantavirus: Another virus from China – here’s why you shouldn’t worry about it
It’s been reported that a man from China’s Yunnan Province has died after testing positive for hantavirus, a rare type
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2 Guards of Gemayel's House Have Coronavirus
Two guards of the house of Kataeb Party chief MP Sami Gemayel have been infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, the party said on Wednesday. Noting
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Lebanese Coronavirus Patient Dies as Four Recover
A Lebanese coronavirus patient died on Wednesday as four others recovered, the state-run Rafik Hariri University Hospital announced. The fatality raises the country’s death toll
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Berri, Diab Discuss Repatriation of Lebanese from Europe, Africa
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Hassan Diab held talks Wednesday in Ain el-Tineh that focused on the issue of repatriating some Lebanese citizens
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Higher Defense Council to Convene Thursday
The Higher Defense Council will convene Thursday at 10:00 am at the Baabda Palace, the National News Agency said. The meeting will be presided by
Read moreThree Initiatives by Lebanese To Produce Ventilators For #COVID19 Patients
Are there enough ventilators to treat all the patients? This is a question that’s being asked all over the world as the coronavirus pandemic spreads
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Aoun on Annunciation Day: Stay Home and Pray
President Michel Aoun marked Annunciation Day on Wednesday calling on the Lebanese people to stay safe at home and raise prayers so that Lebanon is
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Hasan: Rise in Coronavirus Cases Not Catastrophic, Quarantine is Inevitable
Health Minister Hamad Hasan noted on Wednesday that home quarantine is inevitable in order to stop the spread of coronavirus, adding that the government could
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Survivors of Lebanon, World Conflicts Offer Perspective amid Pandemic
As Western countries reeling from the coronavirus pandemic awaken to a new reality of economic collapse, overwhelmed hospitals, grounded flights and home confinement, it’s tempting
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Report: Parliament to Hold Online Legislative Meetings
Speaker Nabih Berri has said that the Parliament will be holding online legislative and supervisory meetings as the nation witnesses a two week lockdown over
Read moreOne coronavirus patient could infect up to 59,000 others , expert
‘Coronavirus is very, very infectious’: Expert describes how one patient could infect up to 59,000 others as the virus is
Read moreAoun denies that he is opposed to the declaring a state of emergency
The Presidential office on Tuesday issued a statement in which it denied claims that President Michel Aoun is opposed to
Read moreUber, Lyft drivers demand employee status as virus spreads
Two groups of Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. drivers in Massachusetts are urging a federal court to immediately reclassify them as employees with
Read moreThe Coronavirus might kill Globalization: Bloomberg
As emergency room doctors and nurses in the U.S. prepare for the coronavirus onslaught, their desperation is building: Face masks
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Hariri Lauds China's Efforts against Coronavirus
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri has sent a reply letter to the head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee,
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Geagea Denies Having Coronavirus, Says Taking Precautions
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Tuesday denied social media rumors claiming that he has contracted the COVID-19 coronavirus, as he reassured that he is
Read moreCoronavirus cases surge to 304 in Lebanon, 14 % increase in one day
The ministry of Health announced that the number of people infected with the new coronavirus epidemic surged from 267 to
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Diab Hits Back at 'Emergency' Advocates, Says State Must Help People
Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Tuesday said those calling for the declaration of a state of emergency over coronavirus must first “read the law and
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Aoun Holds Video Talks with RHUH, Red Cross Crews
President Michel Aoun on Tuesday followed up on the work of the crews of the state-run Rafik Hariri University Hospital and the Lebanese Red Cross
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Health Ministry: Daily Tally of Coronavirus Cases Rose to 304
The Health Ministry said in its daily report on the number of people infected with the new coronavirus epidemic that the new tally registered a
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ABL Unveils $6 Million Grant to Fight Coronavirus
The Association of Banks in Lebanon announced on Tuesday a $6 million grant to fight coronavirus. An ABL delegation led by its chairman Salim Sfeir
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Berri Says State of Emergency Must Be 'Instantly' Declared
Speaker Nabih Berri said he deliberated with Prime Minister Hassan Diab the need to declare a state of emergency over coronavirus fears which has become
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Report: Lebanese Army Receives Military 'Gift' from France
France has reportedly “gifted” the Lebanese Armed Forces with four “sophisticated” warships that will join the fleet of the Lebanese Navy, al-Joumhouria daily reported on
Read moreTesting blunders crippled US response as coronavirus cases surge
WASHINGTON, DC— A series of missteps at the nation’s top public health agency caused a critical shortage of reliable laboratory
Read moreUS cuts aid to Afghanistan after Pompeo fails to break impasse
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday announced a $1 billion cut in U.S. aid to Afghanistan after he failed to
Read moreChidiac reveals she tested positive for Coronavirus after returning from Paris
Prominent journalist and former minister May Chidiac revealed Monday that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “After my
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