![From bows to handshakes, how Macron let social distancing slip From bows to handshakes, how Macron let social distancing slip](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608259678_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
From bows to handshakes, how Macron let social distancing slip
French President Emmanuel Macron was showing signs of letting his guard down almost a year into the pandemic.
Fri Dec 18 2020
![How to party safely during a pandemic How to party safely during a pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598760091_PARTY.jpg)
How to party safely during a pandemic
It's entirely possible to enjoy summer gatherings with friends while protecting yourself and others from the coronavirus.
Sun Aug 30 2020
![COVID-19: Hugs, kisses from afar for parents, loved ones COVID-19: Hugs, kisses from afar for parents, loved ones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81589266481_950x600.jpg)
COVID-19: Hugs, kisses from afar for parents, loved ones
Many are now longing and missing their loved ones, having being apart for so long, except to communicate through telephone calls and through the WhatsApp application.
Tue May 12 2020
![CMCO: Perlis allows conditional Friday prayers from May 15 CMCO: Perlis allows conditional Friday prayers from May 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41588975845_Prayers.jpg)
CMCO: Perlis allows conditional Friday prayers from May 15
Members of congregation including imam and khatib must not exceed 12 persons, with only mosque officials and committee members allowed to participate.
Fri May 08 2020
![Trump greets Netanyahu with smiles, handshakes and a jolt or two Trump greets Netanyahu with smiles, handshakes and a jolt or two](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81487205637_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Trump greets Netanyahu with smiles, handshakes and a jolt or two
If there were differences, the two men each immersed in political turmoil on the home front - did all they could to mask them during a White House news conference brimming with smiles.
Thu Feb 16 2017
![No handshake exemption for Muslim pupils, Swiss canton rules No handshake exemption for Muslim pupils, Swiss canton rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61464168508_HandShake.jpg)
No handshake exemption for Muslim pupils, Swiss canton rules
Two Muslim brothers courted controversy when they declined to shake a female teacher's hand at school.
Wed May 25 2016
![When handshakes are no longer in fashion When handshakes are no longer in fashion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81456484572_KissGreeting.jpg)
When handshakes are no longer in fashion
Linawati Adnan shares her observation and findings on what is really in fashion today when it comes to the jumble of greetings that have emerged today
Sun Feb 28 2016
![Fist bumps more hygienic than handshakes, say scientists Fist bumps more hygienic than handshakes, say scientists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/61406622667_295x200.jpg)
Fist bumps more hygienic than handshakes, say scientists
The study discovered that a handshake transfers 10 times as much bacteria as a fist bump.
Tue Jul 29 2014