QC gov’t: 35-year-old man positive for UK variant; contact tracing underway
(Eagle News) -- Another individual has tested positive for the United Kingdom variant of COVID-19 in the Philippines. The Quezon…
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Germany extends virus shutdown until March 7
by Deborah COLE BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's government agreed Wednesday to continue a partial lockdown to fight…
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WHO OKs AstraZeneca jabs for Covid variants, over-65s
by Nina LARSON GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine can be used for people aged over 65, and…
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Biden announces new Pentagon task force on China
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the formation of a special Defense Department task force…
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7.7-magnitude earthquake generates small South Pacific tsunami
NOUMEA, France (AFP) -- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific on Thursday, generating a small tsunami that caused…
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JUST IN: MRT-3 general manager Rodolfo Garcia passes away
(Eagle News) -- Metro Rail Transit-3 General Manager Rodolfo Garcia has passed away. A Department of Transportation statement said…
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Russia’s virus caseload passes four million
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia officially surpassed four million coronavirus infections Wednesday, days after the country dramatically revised upwards…
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PHL COVID-19 cases reach 541,560; 276 more recover
(Eagle News) -- COVID-19 cases in the country reached 541,560 after the Department of Health reported 1345 additional cases. The…
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PHL calls on Myanmar to restore status quo ante
(Eagle News) -- The Philippines has called on Myanmar to restore the status quo ante as the military there stepped…
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British Airways eyes greener jet fuel from 2022
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British Airways on Tuesday unveiled a partnership with US startup LanzaJet to produce jet fuel…
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