Biden congratulates new German leader, vows ‘strong ties:’ W.House
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden congratulated new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday,…
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India defense chief among 13 dead in helicopter crash
COONOOR, India (AFP) -- Indian defense chief General Bipin Rawat was among 13 people killed in a helicopter crash on…
4 years ago
Pfizer/BioNTech says three doses ‘effective’ against Omicron
by Sebastien ASH FRANKFURT, Germany (AFP) -- Two doses of the BioNTech and Pfizer coronavirus vaccine may not…
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‘In no circumstances’ is forced vaccination OK: UN rights chief
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Countries considering introducing vaccine mandates in the fight against Covid-19 must ensure they respect human…
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Helicopter crashes with India military chief on board, 7 dead
by Jalees Andrabi Agence France Presse NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- A helicopter carrying India's defence chief General Bipin…
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PHL’s total active COVID cases down to just 12,510; only 370 cases reported for the day
But new COVID deaths still high at 171 (Eagle News) – The Department of Health recorded 370 new COVID-19 cases…
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Russian rocket blasts off carrying Japanese billionaire to the ISS
by Anastasia CLARK Agence France-Presse BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (AFP) - A Russian rocket lifted off on Wednesday carrying a Japanese billionaire…
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PNP orders probe into killing of town councilor
(Eagle News) -- Philippine National Police Chief Dionardo Carlos has ordered a probe into the killing of a town councilor…
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‘Highly unlikely’ existing vaccines will fail against Omicron: WHO
by Nina Larson Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Omicron does not appear to cause more severe disease…
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Thai Supreme Court jails tycoon over wildlife poaching
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) - A Thai tycoon accused of poaching wildlife in a national park lost his final appeal Wednesday,…
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