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Italy mourns its virus dead at end of fateful month

by Dmitry ZAKS ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italy marked a minute of silence and flew flags at half mast Tuesday…

Iran reports 141 new virus deaths, raising total to 2,898

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) --Iran said Tuesday 141 more people have died from the novel coronavirus, raising the official toll in…

Spain sees record death toll with 849 fatalities in 24 hours: govt

MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Once again, Spain hit a new record with 849 people dying of COVID-19 in 24 hours,…

Guinean president announces virus curfew

CONAKRY, Guinea (AFP) --  Guinean President Alpha Conde has announced a night-time curfew and restrictions on movement out of the…

12-year-old infected with coronavirus dies in Belgium

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) --A 12-year-old girl confirmed infected with COVID-19 has died in Belgium, health officials said Tuesday. Fatality from…

In Africa, six nations seem so far to be spared coronavirus

NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) -- Six of Africa's 54 nations are among the last in the world yet to report cases…

Extreme isolation: world’s last virus-free corners hold tight

by Bernadette Carreon KOROR, Palau (AFP) -- A coronavirus-free tropical island nestled in the northern Pacific may seem the perfect…

WATCH: New Zealand extends State of National Emergency for another 7 days

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Member of Parliament, Ginny Andersen, discusses with EBC's Alma Angeles, New Zealand's economic stimulus…

Nineteen killed in massive China forest fire

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Eighteen firefighters and one forestry guide died while fighting a huge forest fire in southwestern China,…

Saudi to raise oil exports to record levels as price war rages

by Anuj Chopra with Omar Hasan in Dubai RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia said on Monday it will…

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