Coronavirus infects 38 indigenous groups in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- The coronavirus pandemic has hit 38 indigenous groups in Brazil, raising fears for populations that…
4 years ago
International
WTO chief to step down early as global economic crisis rages
by Nina LARSON Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Trade Organization chief announced Thursday he will…
4 years ago
Magnitude 6.4 quake hits desert area on Nevada-California border followed by several aftershocks
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Friday, May 15, in a sparsely populated desert area on the border between…
4 years ago
DFA records 12 new COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos, with 17 recoveries and no new fatalities
(Eagle News) - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 12 new confirmed COVID-19 cases involving overseas Filipinos, bringing the…
4 years ago
Coronavirus vaccine may be ready in a year, says European Medicines Agency
by Danny KEMP Agence France Presse THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- A vaccine for the novel coronavirus could be…
4 years ago
Qatar makes face masks mandatory on threat of jail, fines
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar has made wearing a face mask compulsory for everyone who steps outside their home, with…
4 years ago
France reports 351 more coronavirus deaths
PARIS, France (AFP) -- France on Thursday reported 351 new coronavirus deaths in hospitals and nursing homes as its overall…
4 years ago
Face masks declared mandatory in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) --The mayor of Los Angeles ordered face coverings must be worn at all times outside…
4 years ago
Fresh test for Wuhan as cluster sparks mass virus screening
by Lan Lianchao and Hector Retamal Agence France Presse WUHAN, China (AFP) -- Nervous residents of China's pandemic epicentre of…
4 years ago
Finland reopens schools despite virus warnings from teacher’s union
by Sam KINGSLEY Agence France Presse HELSINKI, Finland (AFP) -- Finnish school children began returning to class on Thursday…
4 years ago
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