France’s Macron calls Lebanese counterpart, says help on the way
PARIS, France (AFP) -- President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday called his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun and announced the dispatch of…
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UPDATED: Two huge Beirut explosions kill 78, injure thousands
by Bachir El-Khoury and Rouba El-Husseini BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Rescuers worked through the night into Wednesday after two enormous…
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Back-riding in motorcycles only allowed for frontliners, other APORs
(Eagle News) -- Malacanang said it is allowing "back-riding" in motorcycles if passengers are frontliners or "Authorized Person Outside…
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US announces clinical trial of antibody treatment for COVID-19
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US has begun late stage clinical trials into a drug formulated to fight…
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Interpol warns of ‘alarming’ cybercrime rate during pandemic, to spike again once vaccine becomes available
LYON, France (AFP) -- Global police body Interpol warned Monday of an "alarming" rate of cybercrime during the coronavirus…
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PAGASA: Generally fair weather expected in Luzon, including in Metro Manila, tomorrow
Bicol, Palawan, Visayas, Mindanao to have cloudy skies, rains (Eagle News) -- Cloudy skies are expected in parts of the…
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PHL COVID-19 cases could reach 220,000 by end of August under GCQ scenario, says UP prediction
(Eagle News)-- The country's COVID-19 cases could have reached 220,000 by the end of August if Metro Manila and surrounding…
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COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 112,593 with 6,352 new cases
(Eagle News)--The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country rose to 112,593 on Tuesday, August 4, after the…
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Leopards, wolves vanishing from panda conservation areas: study
by Kelly MACNAMARA Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — It may be one of the most recognisable symbols of conservation,…
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Disabled Gaza couple make dolls to give their children ‘decent life’
by Adel Zaanoun RAFA, Palestinian Territories (AFP) -- With skilled fingers, disabled Gazan couple Nihad and Zeinab Jarboa have supported…
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