Biden doubles US purchase of Pfizer Covid therapeutic pills
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden announced Tuesday a doubling of US government purchases of new Pfizer therapeutic…
4 years ago
Soaring Omicron could lead to more dangerous variants, WHO warns
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- Soaring Omicron cases around the globe could increase the risk of a newer, more dangerous…
4 years ago
New Covid records in US, UK, France as Omicron runs rampant
by Daniel Lawler with AFP bureaus PARIS, France (AFP) -- The US, Britain, France and Australia have all announced record…
4 years ago
Duque, Lorenzana in quarantine following exposure to COVID-19 cases
(Eagle News)--Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Health Secretary Francisco Duque III are in self-quarantine after exposure to COVID-19 cases. According…
4 years ago
Tear gas fired at Sudan rally as thousands rally against military
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AFP) -- Sudanese security forces fired tear gas Tuesday at anti-coup protesters in Khartoum chanting slogans against the…
4 years ago
Bolsonaro will not undergo surgery: doctors
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will not need surgery, his doctors said Tuesday, a day after…
4 years ago
EU bans cancer threat chemicals in tattoo ink
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- An EU ban on tattoo ink and permanent make-up containing chemicals feared to cause cancers or…
4 years ago
Britons warned of hospital crisis over Omicron surge
by James PHEBY LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain on Tuesday faced warnings of an impending hospital crisis due to…
4 years ago
Eight killed in southern Iran floods: state media
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- At least eight people have been killed in flash flooding in Iran's south due to heavy…
4 years ago
Delhi imposes weekend curfew as Covid cases surge
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India's capital New Delhi will lock down over the weekend as authorities grapple with a…
4 years ago