Biden says, ‘hope and expectation’ for Putin meeting in June
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he expects to hold a summit with his Russian…
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Singapore steps up virus curbs as infection clusters grow
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore announced a slew of new coronavirus restrictions Tuesday including a ban on spectators at sporting…
5 years ago
Mexico president vows full probe after 24 die in metro accident
by Sofia Miselem and Daniel Rook MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico's president on Tuesday promised an in-depth investigation to…
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Germany to ease virus curbs for vaccinated people: ministry
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- People who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer have to abide by curfews…
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Sputnik V pilot rollout starts in Metro Manila; Galvez notes successful 1st day of logistical test
All 15k Sputnik V initial doses to be used as first dose (Eagle News) -- The pilot roll-out of…
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UN condemns ‘excessive’ use of force in Colombia protests
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The UN rights office condemned Tuesday the "excessive use of force" by security officers in Colombia,…
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France defends phased vaccine rollout as critics urge haste
PARIS, France (AFP) -- French Health Minister Olivier Veran on Tuesday defended the country's staggered rollout of Covid-19 vaccines over…
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EMA opens review of China’s Sinovac coronavirus jab
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- The European Medicines Agency said Tuesday it has started a "rolling review" of China's Sinovac…
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DOH reports highest percentage of COVID recoveries in the last 2 months
PHL active COVID cases also decrease to 6.2 percent; over 5k new cases reported on Tuesday lowest single-day case since…
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Pfizer increases 2021 sales forecast for Covid-19 vaccines to $26 bn
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Pfizer sharply increased its projections for 2021 revenues and profits on Tuesday, citing much…
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