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World Bank fury as Lebanon MPs jump vaccine queue

Author:  Tue, 2021-02-23 21:52 BEIRUT: Lebanese politicians have been accused of jumping the queue for the coronavirus vaccine, with the World Bank on Tuesday joining a chorus of condemnation and threatening to suspend its multi-million-dollar backing for the country’s vaccination … read more

El-Sisi meets with head of US Central Command

Author:  Tue, 2021-02-23 21:37 CAIRO: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and visiting Commander of US Central Command Kenneth McKenzie on Monday explored ways to strengthen military, security and counterterrorism cooperation. El-Sisi said Egypt looks forward to developing bilateral cooperation in all … read more

Egypt establishes fund to support medical staff

Author:  Tue, 2021-02-23 21:23 CAIRO: The Egyptian Ministry of Health has announced the establishment of a fund to support medical staff after their efforts fighting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has been keen to protect medical … read more