Officials in Georgia say they are investigating an online threat against people protesting the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man who authorities say died at the hands of ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 cases in Georgia near 33,000
There were 32,969 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Georgia on Sunday morning, an increase of 380 cases in a span of 12 hours, according to the state Department of Public Health. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Bureau of Investigation looking into threats against Ahmaud Arbery protests
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a threat against future protests related to the death of Ahmaud Arbery. The threat came in the form of a Facebook post, the agency said in a post to ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait cooperative closes as 103 workers test positive for COVID-19
Kuwait City's skyline. The society’s 230 employees were tested for the COVID-19 a few days ago, and the results showed 103 of them were found positive for the virus. Image Credit: iStock Dubai: Kuwait ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore turns to businesses to bolster contact tracing efforts
With its contact tracing app shoring up just 1.4 million downloads, Singapore now is making a new digital check-in system compulsory -- from May 12 -- at selected locations including workplaces, ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon army says 13 coronavirus cases at military court
Lebanon's army said Sunday 13 soldiers at a military court had contracted the novel coronavirus, as state media said judges would be tested for the illness. The army said it has recorded "13 cases ... ( read original story ...)
Churches in Lebanon welcome worshippers again
Associated Press Lebanon’s churches welcomed worshippers for the first time in nearly two months on Sunday. Most churches were closed to the public to limit the spread of the outbreak, but Lebanese ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan to Ease Coronavirus Restrictions
Among the businesses allowed to reopen from May 11 are providers of maintenance, cleaning and financial services, lawyers, property and tourist agents, as well as some non-food retailers. Kyrgyzstan, ... ( read original story ...)
Israel, Greece and Cyprus can do more together
The beginning of 2020 found the leaders of Israel, Greece and Cyprus together in Athens. Prime ministers Benjamin Netanyahu and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as well as President Nikos Anastasiadis, signed a ... ( read original story ...)
Preschoolers Return as Israel Further Eases Coronavirus Curbs
March as contagions spiked. With the new case rate levelling out, classes resumed last week for the first three and last two grades of school, freeing up parents to go back to work. As with school ... ( read original story ...)