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15 Americans stuck in Palestinian hotel due to coronavirus
Group sought lodgings elsewhere in the Bethlehem area on Thursday but was turned down by every establishment
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
3/7/2020 11:24:05 AM
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US coronavirus death toll rises to 12
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 1:03:04 AM
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Homosexuals in Iran are having sex reassignment surgery to avoid execution
According to reports within Iran, the country has around 4,000 sex reassignment surgeries every year, in an attempt to purge homosexuality from the Islamic Republic.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/6/2020 7:19:32 PM
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Three coronavirus cases confirmed in Maryland -governor
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 2:27:47 AM
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Turkey attacks Syrian military after two Turkish troops killed - Anadolu
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 2:30:01 AM
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Israeli AI chipmaker Hailo raises $60 million, total funding $88 million
Hailo said it will use the funding to bolster the ongoing global rollout of its deep learning chip
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:32:03 AM
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Book publisher employees walk out in protest over Woody Allen memoir
Journalist Ronan Farrow cut ties with the publishing company that published his previous book, standing by his sister Dylan, who accused her adoptive father Allen of sexually abusing her as a child.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:36:39 AM
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South Korea confirms 196 new cases, total 6,284; deaths up to 42
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:48:44 AM
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Birthright trips among the latest cancellations caused by the coronavirus
Trips to Israel through Birthright Israel, the program that gives free trips to young adults, have been canceled at least through March.
By JTA STAFF \
3/6/2020 4:10:37 AM
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Romney says US Senate Republican probe of Biden appears political
"There's no question but that the appearance of looking into Burisma and Hunter Biden appears political. And I think people are tired of these kind of political investigations," Romney said.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 4:34:08 AM
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Saudi Arabia reopens Mecca, Medina holy sites after coronavirus closure
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 4:46:06 AM
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Rio mayor awarded with highest Jewish honor
A fervently pro-Israel evangelical Christian clergyman, Crivella has supported various Jewish projects in Rio, including the current construction of a Holocaust memorial.
By MARCUS GILBAN/JTA \
3/6/2020 5:18:07 AM
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Coronavirus cases surge across US as Americans face looming outbreak
At least 57 new coronavirus cases were confirmed nationwide on Thursday alone as the virus struck for the first time in Colorado, Maryland, Tennessee and Texas, as well as the city of San Francisco.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 5:37:13 AM
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Cruise ship 'in limbo' off San Francisco awaiting coronavirus tests
It's still unclear what would occur should anyone now aboard the Grand Princess test positive for the respiratory virus, which terrorized the passengers of a different Princess cruise not long ago.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:05:23 PM
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Philanthropist Gene Epstein pledges to donate a 1,000-tree forest
Planted in conjunction with the Jewish National Fund-USA, the trees will be in the name of the first thousand purchasers of his newest book, Lemon Juice
By STEFAN OBERMAN \
3/6/2020 8:01:54 AM
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Health Ministry: essential services should plan for coronavirus disruption
The Ministry released new guidelines on Friday morning, including advising employers to limit the travel of their employees
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
3/6/2020 8:45:39 AM
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Barak Ben Ami named as Hod Hasharon father who stabbed infant
"I don't know what happened to me," the Ben Ami told police in an interrogation. Reports say he could not stop weeping.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/8/2020 9:02:38 PM
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/6/2020 9:22:14 AM
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Ceasefire in Syria's Idlib is being observed
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 9:34:20 AM
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Bhutan bans tourists after first coronavirus case, India total hits 31
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 9:38:08 AM
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Uneasy ceasefire takes effect in Syria's Idlib region
Russia and Turkey made the agreement on Thursday evening after six hours of talks in Moscow.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 10:21:04 AM
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Germany: 134 new coronavirus cases confirmed Friday morning
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 10:31:45 AM
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International Women's Day: Israeli students become "Ambassadors for a Day"
14 foreign embassies in Israel, headed by female Ambassadors, hosted students from Naamat-Lod high-school for the "Ambassador for a Day" initiative.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/6/2020 11:16:43 AM
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Rabbi of shul at center of NY coronavirus outbreak tests positive
Rabbi Reuven Fink was under home quarantine, having come into contact with a 50-year-old congregant who is currently in a critical condition due to COVID-19
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
3/6/2020 7:03:03 PM
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Vatican reports first case of coronavirus in Vatican City
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 11:30:14 AM
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New measures in Israeli prisons against coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/6/2020 12:15:44 PM
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First coronavirus death in the Netherlands - health authorities
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 12:20:17 PM
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Likud going to Supreme Court to demand recount of votes
Blue and White MK Moshe Ya'alon said it was wrong of Netanyahu to question the results of Monday's election and call upon the public to protest them.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/6/2020 7:01:36 PM
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Serbia reports first case of coronavirus - health minister
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 12:28:48 PM
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Eurovision organizers reviewing options amid coronavirus outbreak
The event is due to be held from May 12-16 in Rotterdam. On Friday, Health authorities said a man infected with the coronavirus died in Rotterdam, the Netherlands' first known fatality.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 1:02:13 PM
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Five wounded in suicide blast near US embassy in Tunis -local radio
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 1:24:09 PM
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Iran says virus death toll jumps by 17 with 1,000-plus new infections
The number of infections rose to 4,747, he said. Iran had reported 3,513 on Thursday.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 4:54:00 PM
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Belgium says coronavirus cases more than doubled to 109
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 1:15:21 PM
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Egypt registers 12 new coronavirus cases on Nile cruise ship
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 1:50:47 PM
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Attack in Kabul kills at least 27 people, wounds dozens
A top Afghan political leader, Abdullah Abdullah, was present at the event but escaped unharmed.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 2:02:17 PM
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Arab women struggle for real change
Feminist movement’s efforts pay off in some countries, in others not so much
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
3/6/2020 2:12:42 PM
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Greece says 14 new coronavirus cases reported, total now 45
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 2:30:53 PM
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Despite coronavirus, renaissance in Torah education continues in France
The level of study and momentum of a renaissance in Jewish learning that Dirshu has sparked in France is unprecedented.
By JOSH NASS \
3/9/2020 8:31:35 AM
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Twelve asymptomatic coronavirus cases registered on Nile cruise ship
WHO epidemiologist Maria van Kerkhove said on Thursday the organization did not believe transmission of the disease by asymptomatic people was a major factor fueling its spread.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:13:52 PM
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Coronavirus cases rise to 45 in Greece after group trip to Israel, Egypt
Tsiodras said on Thursday that Greece expected a significant rise in new cases in the coming weeks.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:14:18 PM
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Dutch coronavirus toll rises to 128 cases, one fatality
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:19:52 PM
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Israeli dies after drowning in Rio De Janeiro
"The Israeli consulate in Brazil, and the Foreign Affairs Ministry's consular Department of Israelis Abroad are assisting the family during difficult times,” the Foreign Ministry said.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
3/6/2020 7:27:20 PM
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Pompeo says China gave imperfect coronavirus data
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:28:53 PM
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'Look beyond the veil,' says Israel's first hijab-wearing lawmaker
Iman Yassin Khatib, 55, won a place on the Joint List coalition's slate of 15 seats in the 120-member Knesset.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:28:57 PM
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Saudi Arabia asks citizens to declare Iran visits over coronavirus spread
"If you were in Iran in the past 14 days, take the initiative and declare it; protect your health and the health of your family," said the Saudi civil aviation authority tweet.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:37:07 PM
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Bahrain F1 Grand Prix puts ticket sales on hold
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:47:06 PM
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France reports two more coronavirus deaths, taking total to nine
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:53:15 PM
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Two British Airways staff test positive for virus, have been isolated
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 3:54:05 PM
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El Al merges flights amid coronavirus fears
"We are making adjustments to the schedule," said El Al on Friday.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/6/2020 6:41:47 PM
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Number of coronavirus infections tops 100,000 globally
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 4:03:15 PM
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Two more Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/6/2020 5:18:50 PM
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Total UK coronavirus cases reach 163
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 4:31:31 PM
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Togo confirms first case of coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 4:43:24 PM
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Israel Allies Foundation names first African regional director
Bishop Scott Mwanza will help mobilize support for Israel through faith-based diplomacy.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
3/7/2020 5:42:28 PM
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American 'coronavirus cruise' passenger alleges receiving threats at home
"There's a lot of unnecessary hysteria out here. And I would just urge everyone to chill a bit, use some common sense," he said.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
3/6/2020 7:18:47 PM
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Polish police limit some drink-driving tests due to coronavirus
Poland reported its first case of the flu-like virus this week, among more than 85 countries to be hit by the outbreak since it emerged in China late last year, with more than 100,000 cases globally.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 5:18:13 PM
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Bethlehem deserted after Palestinians declare coronavirus emergency
In other parts of the West Bank, Palestinian security forces staffed checkpoints and turned some foreigners away.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 5:21:04 PM
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Bus driver with coronavirus put on respirator
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/6/2020 5:37:12 PM
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack that killed 27
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 5:58:58 PM
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Italian citizen who visited Israel is diagnosed with coronavirus
The announcement was made shortly after three more Israelis were diagnosed with the coronavirus, bringing the country’s total confirmed cases to 21.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,CELIA JEAN \
3/7/2020 12:57:07 AM
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Chinese province reports 17 new coronavirus infections imported from Iran
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 6:23:42 PM
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Facebook closes London offices after employee diagnosed with coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 6:30:47 PM
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Ceasefire in Syria's Idlib comes at a cost for Turkey's Erdogan
After six hours of talks with Vladimir Putin, a somber Erdogan announced an accord which cements territorial gains by Russian-backed Syrian forces over Turkish-backed rebels.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 7:01:11 PM
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CDC reports 213 coronavirus cases, including those under investigation
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 7:43:16 PM
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Iranian official involved in US hostage crisis dies of coronavirus
The speaker of the parliament claimed that the former ambassador was recovering from the infection the day before his death.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
3/7/2020 9:18:55 AM
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Italian coronavirus deaths jump to 197, cases climb to 4,636
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 7:57:54 PM
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Coronavirus cases in New York increases to 33
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 7:59:26 PM
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Iraq places France and Spain on coronavirus entry ban list
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 8:01:54 PM
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IDF confirms failed rocket launch attempt in Gaza
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/6/2020 8:04:02 PM
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Another victim of coronavirus: Spain's religious statue-kissing
Health authorities have recommended that people use "common sense" and avoid rituals that could help spread the disease that has killed five people and infected 365 so far in Spain.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 8:50:45 PM
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How we die: Putting coronavirus in perspective
Top killers are cardiovascular diseases (CVD), everything from hypertension to strokes. They were to blame for 17.8 million deaths in 2017, roughly a third of the 56 million total deaths recorded.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 8:27:49 PM
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Number of coronavirus cases in the West Bank rises to 16
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/6/2020 8:36:17 PM
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UN cancels key meetings ahead of climate summit due to coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 9:13:39 PM
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France says it now has 613 confirmed cases of coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 8:57:53 PM
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Climate change or coronavirus? 'Pick your evil,' protesters say
Several thousand people braved the rain in Brussels with the 17-year-old Swede, marching through the city that is home to the European Union's main institutions.
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 9:09:44 PM
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London court finds Dubai ruler abducted daughters from previous marriage
The judge also said Haya's allegations that the sheik had ordered the abduction and later torture of two of his daughters by another marriage - Shamsa and Latifa - were confirmed.
By REUTERS,ZACHARY KEYSER \
3/7/2020 1:52:12 AM
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Apple asks Silicon Valley employees to work from home as virus spreads
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 9:34:17 PM
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Iraq death toll by coronavirus rises to three
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 10:03:16 PM
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West Bank and Gaza border crossings due to close on Purim
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/6/2020 10:09:37 PM
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Colombia has confirmed first case of coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 10:15:14 PM
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Washington state announces new coronavirus death, 15th in US
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 10:22:05 PM
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Iran General: US in crisis due to gay presidential candidate
"The West is in a crisis. Isn't it sad that a candidate for [US] president, I am ashamed to say who, is a homosexual."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
3/7/2020 10:46:27 AM
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UAE discovers 15 new coronavirus cases
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 11:24:55 PM
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Costa Rica confirms first coronavirus case in Central America
By REUTERS \
3/6/2020 11:28:34 PM
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Health Ministry releases full details on tourist with coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/7/2020 12:10:25 AM