Trump to extend US work visa freeze to year-end: White House
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump will prolong a ban on US employment permits to year-end and…
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International
WHO urges rapid dexamethasone production for coronavirus patients
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization called Monday for a rapid increase in production of the steroid dexamethasone,…
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WHO warns of ‘accelerating’ pandemic as Brazil reaches 50,000 deaths
by Mohamad Ali Harissi with Isabelle Tourne in Paris DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- The World Health Organization sent…
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French pupils return for ‘obligatory’ school after virus closure
PARIS, France (AFP) -- French schools opened their doors to greet pupils on Monday for what the government says is…
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Disneyland Paris says gradual reopening to start July 15
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Disneyland Paris said Monday that it would begin a "phased reopening" of the theme park on…
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Two killed, seven wounded in shooting at Juneteenth party: US media
Two people were killed and seven wounded in a shooting at a block party in the eastern US city of…
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Brazil virus toll hits 50,000 as Spain reopens borders
by Eugenia LOGIURATTO with AFP bureaus Agence France Presse RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil registered its 50,000th death…
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Saudi ends virus lockdown despite spike in infections
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia on Sunday ended a nationwide coronavirus curfew and lifted restrictions on businesses, including…
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Fears of second virus wave in Australia’s second city
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Australians were warned Monday to avoid travelling to Melbourne, as the country's second biggest city tightened…
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With no flights, Argentine sails across Atlantic to see parents
MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina (AFP) -- "Mission accomplished!" That joyful declaration came from Juan Manuel Ballestero, an Argentine sailor who,…
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