Japan PM vows to tackle virus as public support plunges
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged Monday to tackle surging coronavirus cases and restore normal life…
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Borongan City in Eastern Samar now under MECQ
(Eagle News)--Borongan City in Eastern Samar has been placed under a modified enhanced community quarantine. With the issuance of Executive…
5 years ago
Samsung chief jailed for 2.5 years over corruption scandal
by Sunghee Hwang SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- The de facto chief of South Korea's Samsung business empire was convicted…
5 years ago
Escaping coronavirus lockdowns, tourists flock to Dubai
by Shatha Yaish Agence France Presse DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- As much of the world tightens lockdowns to…
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Indonesian medics overwhelmed by quake casualties
by Andi Hajramurni, with Dessy Sagita in Jakarta MAMUJU, Indonesia (AFP) -- Medics battled exhaustion and the risk of Covid-19…
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Fauci says Biden goal of 100 million doses in 100 days ‘can be done’
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Joe Biden's goal of seeing 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine injected within his…
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Rainfall advisory raised over parts of Mindanao
(Eagle News) -- A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
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Global vaccine campaign gains pace as Brazil approves AstraZeneca, Sinovac jabs
by Agence France Presse Bureaus SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- The global Covid-19 vaccination drive gained pace Sunday as…
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PNP reports 25 more COVID-19 recoveries, 70 additional COVID-19 cases
(Eagle News) -- Twenty-five more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said the PNP COVID-19 recovery…
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5 volcanic quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Mayon; alert level 1 retained
(Eagle News) -- Five volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
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