New Zealand opposition picks ‘Crusher’ to challenge Ardern
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand's opposition has installed a conservative veteran nicknamed "Crusher" as leader as it regroups…
6 years ago
International
Polish embassy opens new office, renders service amid COVID-19
(Eagle News) – The Embassy of Poland in Manila recently opened its new office at Taguig City, rendering essential consular…
6 years ago
Virus-hit Singapore plunges into recession as economy shrinks 41%
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Singapore plunged into recession in the second quarter as growth fell 41.2 percent quarter-on-quarter with the trade-dependent…
6 years ago
California rolls back reopening as nations battle resurgent coronavirus
by Andrew MARSZAL and AFP bureaus Agence France Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- California drastically rolled back its…
6 years ago
Second virus wave in UK could see 120,000 deaths: study
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- A second coronavirus wave in Britain this winter could see 120,000 deaths in hospitals alone…
6 years ago
Hong Kong patient received blood from donor with coronavirus
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong authorities on Monday said that a patient had received blood from a…
6 years ago
US bases on Okinawa locked down over virus spike
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Two US Marine bases in Japan's Okinawa have been put into lockdown after dozens of…
6 years ago
Argentina passes 100,000 COVID-19 cases
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- Argentina has registered more than 100,000 COVID-19 cases, its Ministry of Health said…
6 years ago
US records another 60,000 new virus cases in 24 hours
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States, the country hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, on Sunday recorded…
6 years ago
Panama hospitals on verge of collapse as virus cases surge
by Juan José Rodríguez Agence France Presse PANAMA CITY, Panama (AFP) -- Hospitals in Panama are on the brink…
6 years ago
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