Virus surges worldwide as public loses faith in authorities
by AFP bureaus A surge in coronavirus cases across the United States and Europe has forced governments to strengthen…
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Greece to ‘prioritize’ virus vaccines for elderly, at-risk
ATHENS, Greece (AFP) -- Greece will prioritize giving coronavirus vaccines to the elderly and high-risk groups if and when they…
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Australia rejects Beijing’s South China Sea claims, backing US
SYDNEY Australia (AFP) -- Australia has rejected Beijing's territorial and maritime claims in the South China Sea in a formal…
4 years ago
Bolsonaro says he tested negative for COVID-19, two weeks after diagnosis
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced on Saturday he has tested negative for the new coronavirus more…
4 years ago
Gunmen kill at least 20 farmers in Sudan’s Darfur: tribal chief
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AFP) -- Gunmen killed at least 20 people, including children, who were visiting their farms in Sudan's war-torn…
4 years ago
Virus-hit Texas braces as 2020’s first hurricane, Hanna, takes aim
HOUSTON, United States (AFP) -- Texas, already struggling with a surge in coronavirus cases, was bracing Saturday after storm Hanna…
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US marks second day with 70,000-plus new virus cases: Johns Hopkins
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- For the second day running, the United States on Friday recorded more than 70,000 new…
4 years ago
Tighter mask rules, more tests as WHO warns of Europe virus spike
by Marc Preel with AFP bureaus COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP) -- The World Health Organization expressed concern Friday over a coronavirus…
4 years ago
Vietnam detects first coronavirus case in nearly 100 days
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Vietnam has detected its first locally-transmitted case of coronavirus in nearly 100 days, authorities said Saturday,…
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S. Korea sees surge in new coronavirus cases
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported a surge in new coronavirus infections on Saturday, recording its highest figure…
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