Ex-North Korean diplomat wins parliamentary seat in South
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- A former senior North Korean diplomat won a parliamentary seat in Seoul Thursday, becoming the…
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International
Swiss announce gradual easing of virus measures
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Switzerland announced on Thursday a three-stage easing of restrictions imposed to suppress the COVID-19 pandemic, with…
6 years ago
Iran virus deaths rise 92 to 4,869
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran on Thursday announced 92 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, the third straight day that…
6 years ago
Spain sees 551 new virus deaths as toll tops 19,000
MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Spain's coronavirus death toll soared past 19,000 on Thursday after another 551 people died of COVID-19,…
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Japan PM Abe expands virus state of emergency nationwide
by Shingo ITO Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday expanded a state…
6 years ago
6.3 magnitude quake strikes off coast of Honduras
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AFP) -- A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Honduras on Thursday, the US Geological…
6 years ago
Italy PM takes wait and see approach to EU virus rescue
ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said Wednesday he had still not decided whether to tap an…
6 years ago
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 2 million; US still leads countries with most cases, deaths
(Eagle News) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 2 million, with coronavirus-related deaths at 136,908,…
6 years ago
France virus toll tops 17,000, numbers hospitalized down for first time: official
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Over 17,000 people have now died in France from COVID-19, a top health official said on…
6 years ago
Nearly 2,600 US coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: tally
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Wednesday posted nearly 2,600 additional deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours,…
6 years ago
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