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Day: December 19, 2021

Threat of Omicron looms over Christmas holidays in Europe, U.S

Published by Reuters UK LONDON (Reuters) – The Netherlands went into lockdown on Sunday and the possibility of more COVID-19 restrictions over the Christmas and New Year period loomed over several European countries as the Omicron coronavirus variant spreads quickly.

In Bethlehem, Omicron ruins hope for Christmas boom

Published by Relaxnews After collecting dust for nearly two years, the 228 rooms at Bethlehem’s Ararat Hotel were scrubbed last month in anticipation of a post-lockdown Christmas boom, hopes that have again been dashed by the coronavirus. A large Christmas

US Senators Warren, Booker Test Positive for COVID Breakthrough

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Cory Booker of New Jersey say they have tested positive for COVID-19, as the country deals with another surge in cases and the emergence of the omicron variant.In separate statements Sund…

Mass Anti-Coup Protests in Sudan Mark Uprising Anniversary

CAIRO — Sudanese took to the streets in the capital of Khartoum and elsewhere across the country for mass protests Sunday against an October military takeover and a subsequent deal that reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok but sidelined the movemen…