The Luxembourg Court of Cassation had devoted an April 2 hearing to….
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Gulf countries slammed for 'reckless' mass deportations of migrant workers
Saudi Arabia and UAE are repatriating thousands of foreign workers despite their home nations not being able to sufficiently quarantine them, risking a dangerous spread of Covid-19..
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The coming giant internal Israeli war over a nuclear Iran – A 2010 rematch
Sources break down Israeli defense officials’ disagreements.;
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Oman confirms new coronavirus fatality, raising death toll to 4, total cases at 599
Oman reported on Sunday the death of a 37-year-old resident due to the coronavirus, raising the death toll in the country to four.The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Oman is 599 and the total recovered is 109 as of Sunday, according to the health ministry.Visit our dedicated coronavirus site here for all the latest updates.Oman’s capital city Muscat has been in a state of complete lockdown since April 10 to help curb the coronavirus outbreak. The lockdown will remain in place until further notice, according to the Omani News Agency citing the Royal Oman Police (ROP).“Muscat governorate will be included within the public sanitary isolation initiative taking place in Muttrah district, starting from 10 a.m. today until further notice,” the ROP said in a statement.Coronavirus cases rising steadilyThe increase in cases comes after Oman's minister of health said on Thursday that the number of cases in the country was set to rise.“The cases are increasing, and we have not reached the peak,” said Dr Ahmed Mohammed Obaid Al Saidi.The sultanate will continue to enforce precautionary measures to slow down the rate of infections, added the minister.The ministry urged the public to adhere to instructions issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and called on residents to remain at home.Read more:Coronavirus: Oman’s Muscat under complete lockdownOman Sultan pardons 599 prisoners: State news agency
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Full Article: Oman confirms new coronavirus fatality, raising death toll to 4, total cases at 599
Could alternating lockdowns eventually set us free?
“In a perfect world, we could cure the disease in two weeks, but the world is not perfect.”;
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White City Shabbat offering full refund after Seder box snafu
Late deliveries and insufficient food generated consternation amongst participants ahead of Passover holiday;
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Libyans complain about lack of virus assistance
Authorities say they are doing what they can to contain infections but some municipalities are critical of the government's measures to prevent outbreak..
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Coronavirus: Saudi cases jump 327 to 2,932 total, 631 recoveries
Saudi Arabia's coronavirus cases jumped by 327 to a total of 2,932, the health ministry spokesman announced on Wednesday.Meanwhile, 631 people have recovered in the Kingdom with a death toll of 41.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The spokesman continued to urge everyone to follow instructions and to commit to the implemented measures in order to avoid contracting the virus and to slow the spread.Read more: Saudi Arabia cases could reach 200,000 within weeks, says minister Saudi's Health Minister Dr. Tawfig al-Rabiah said on Tuesday the Kingdom's coronavirus cases could reach between 10,000 to 200,000 within weeks based on four different studies conducted by Saudi and foreign experts. He also said the results indicate a constant increase in the numbers rather than a decrease.The numbers in the coming stages depend on everyone's cooperation and commitment to the instructions and precautionary measures, according to the health minister.Saudi Arabia implements measures including 24-hour curfew, suspension of Umrah pilgrimageSaudi Arabia imposed a 24-hour curfew and lockdown on several cities including Riyadh, Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran and Hofuf and throughout the governorates of Jeddah, Taif, Qatif and Khobar as of Monday night. The Kingdom also suspended the seasonal minor Umrah pilgrimage for national and foreign worshippers. Muslims around the world were asked to delay their plans for Hajj this year amid uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.Last month, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz ordered coronavirus treatment to be available for anyone in need of medical care, including people who have overstayed their visa in the Kingdom.Read more: Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in several cities, including RiyadhSaudi's King Salman orders treatment for all, including visa violatorsSaudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques to stop spread of coronavirusEgypt to suspend Ramadan group iftars, activities, says Ministry
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Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi cases jump 327 to 2,932 total, 631 recoveries
Coronavirus: UAE confirms 300 new cases over past 24 hours
The United Arab Emirates confirmed 300 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours bringing the total to 2,659, the health ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, 12 died and 239 recovered so far.Dr. Farida al-Hosani continued to urge everyone to follow the precautionary measures implemented to help slow the spread of the deadly virus.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The UAE has completed 539,195 screenings over the past several weeks, according to Health Minister Abdul Rahman al-Owais. He added test numbers will double over the coming period.The number reflects the strength of the healthcare system and shows the country’s dedication to fighting the new virus, added al-Owais.“The health and safety of the citizens and residents is a priority,” he said. “It is a national responsibility that we all share.”UAE implements measures to slow the spread of virusThe UAE announced on Saturday the extension of the nationwide disinfection program until further notice. Meanwhile, Dubai extended the temporary closure of commercial activities in the emirate until April 18 in line with its ongoing efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.The country's first drive-through testing center was opened in the capital last month. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health will set up several other drive-through testing centers across the UAE in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, Fujairah, al-Ain and al-Dhafra. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) opened one of the centers at the Al Nasr Club for the general public on Tuesday.Read more:UAE extends curfew indefinitely due to disinfection programDubai extends suspension of commercial activities until April 18Dubai opens third drive-through coronavirus testing center
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Oman to lock down Muscat governorate from April 10-22
Oman will ban movement into and out of the governorate of Muscat from April 10 until April 22, the high committee for combating the coronavirus outbreak said in a tweet on Wednesday.Oman has registered 419 cases of the novel coronavirus, including 48 in the last 24 hours.Read more:Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in several cities, including RiyadhCoronavirus: Egypt to suspend Ramadan group iftars, activities, says MinistryCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia suspends parental visitation rulingsThe Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, pardoned 599 prisoners jailed for various offenses on Wednesday, including 336 foreigners, the state-run Oman News Agency said on Twitter.The tweet did not say if the release was related to the coronavirus outbreak or the holy month of Ramadan, which starts later this month.
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Full Article: Oman to lock down Muscat governorate from April 10-22