Africa needs 20 million second AstraZeneca jabs in six weeks: WHO
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (AFP) -- Africa needs at least 20 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine within six weeks if those…
5 years ago
Asian markets extend gains as recovery gathers pace
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rose again Friday, putting them on course to end an upbeat week on…
5 years ago
Teams ban unruly fans as NBA promises ‘respectful’ environment
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Three NBA teams said Thursday they had banned fans from their arenas for inappropriate…
5 years ago
Japan to extend virus emergency until month before Olympics
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan will extend a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas on Friday until…
5 years ago
PNP reports 200 more COVID-19 cases
(Eagle News) -- Two-hundred more police officers have tested positive for COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said the additional cases…
5 years ago
Labor chief Bello suspends deployment of OFWs to Saudi Arabia
DOLE learns expenses shouldered by OFWs for the 10-day quarantine required upon entry in Saudi Arabia (Eagle News) –…
5 years ago
Bucks pound Heat, seize 3-0 series lead
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 17 points and 17 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks grabbed…
5 years ago
Australia’s Covid success under threat as Melbourne goes into lockdown
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Five million weary Melbourne residents returned to lockdown Friday, straining local resolve and testing Australia's "zero-Covid"…
5 years ago
Millions in Myanmar struggle to buy food as coup price hike bites
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Aye Mar sits with her seven children in their Yangon kitchen and worries whether their meal…
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ITCZ affecting Mindanao, PAGASA says
Luzon, Visayas affected by easterlies (Eagle News)--The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
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