SpaceX rocket explodes after seemingly successful landing
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- An unmanned SpaceX rocket exploded on the ground Wednesday after carrying out what had seemed…
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Kuwait forms new govt after disputes with parliament
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (AFP) -- Kuwait's ruler Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah greenlighted Wednesday the Gulf country's new cabinet after the…
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Queen’s husband Prince Philip improving ‘slightly’
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip was making slight progress after being admitted to hospital…
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Germany to gradually ease virus curbs from Monday: Merkel
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday unveiled plans to gradually ease virus curbs in Europe's top…
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Fake Covid-19 vaccines seized in South Africa, China: Interpol
LYON, France (AFP) -- Police in China and South Africa have seized thousands of fake doses of Covid-19 jabs, global…
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India developer says homegrown Covid-19 vaccine is 81% effective
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- Indian pharmaceutical firm Bharat Biotech said Wednesday its domestically developed vaccine, criticized for being rolled…
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Eight injured in ‘suspected terrorist’ stabbings in Sweden
by Johannes LEDEL STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- A man attacked eight people Wednesday with a "sharp weapon," seriously injuring two…
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Brazil reports 2nd straight day of record Covid deaths
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil registered a record of Covid-19 deaths for the second straight day Wednesday, with 1,910 lives…
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AstraZeneca vaccine effective in over-80s: study
by Patrick GALEY PARIS, France (AFP) -- The AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine appears to be more than 80 percent effective at…
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LeBron out with ankle sprain as NBA All-Star Game looms
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss the reigning NBA champions' last contest…
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