France, Italy step up rescue efforts after floods
by Chloe Fabre with Vincenzo Pinto in Garessio, Italy SAINT-MARTIN-VERSUBIE, France (AFP) -- French and Italian rescue services stepped up…
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‘Like wolves to Yellowstone’: Tasmanian devils released on Australian mainland
by Holly ROBERTSON Agence France-Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Tasmanian devils have been released into the wild on Australia's mainland…
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Wildfires raze dozens of homes in New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Wildfires have destroyed dozens of homes in New Zealand, authorities announced Monday, saying it was…
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Venezuela’s Maduro says son to join virus vaccine trial
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Sunday his son will join trials of Sputnik V, the coronavirus…
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Britain passes 500,000 coronavirus cases
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The United Kingdom passed 500,000 confirmed coronavirus infections on Sunday, official figures showed, in the…
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New Zealand PM says ‘we beat the virus again’
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared on Monday New Zealand "beat the virus again" and announced…
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California wildfires turn beloved Napa wine spots to ash
by Glenn CHAPMAN Agence France-Presse CALISTOGA, California (AFP) — The Silverado Trail has long been a place of dreams for…
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Relentless Butler propels Heat to game 3 win over Lakers
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- The Miami Heat, fueled by a 40-point triple-double from Jimmy Butler, clawed their way back…
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Changing economy and climate hit Austria’s Alpine pastures
by Blaise GAUQUELIN Agence France-Presse PERTISAU, Austria (AFP) — With tender care, Sepp Rieser adorns the bulky heads of his reluctant…
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DepEd officially declares start of SY 2020-2021
(Eagle News)--Education Secretary Leonor Briones officially declared the start of school year 2020-2021 on Monday, Oct. 5, as the country…
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