Six rockets target Baghdad airport, damaging plane: security source
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Six rockets were fired at the Iraqi capital's airport at dawn on Friday, causing damage but…
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International
Gunman arrested in Japan after taking doctor hostage, shooting nurse: reports
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A Japanese man has been arrested for the attempted murder of a doctor he took hostage…
4 years ago
North Korea confirms missile tests as Kim inspects ‘important’ munitions factory
by Cat BARTON / Kang Jin-kyu SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea test-fired two different weapons systems this week,…
4 years ago
Hong Kong outbreak exposes flaws in 21-day quarantine policy
by Holmes CHAN HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's U-turn on its mandatory three-week quarantine for arrivals follows growing…
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WHO hit by racism claims against Western Pacific head
by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization vowed to take action Thursday…
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Coast Guard ending search for bodies from capsize off Florida
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- The US Coast Guard said Thursday it will soon call off the search for dozens…
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Sweden opts against vaccinating all children aged 5-11
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- Sweden's health authority said Thursday that it would not recommend Covid-19 vaccinations for all children…
4 years ago
Rare snowfall carpets Jerusalem
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- Snow carpeted Jerusalem on Thursday as a rare wintry storm swept across Israel and the Palestinian…
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70 dead from Tropical Storm Ana in southern Africa
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AFP) -- The death toll from a storm that struck three southern African countries rose to 70 on…
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New Mexico governor becomes substitute teacher amid Covid shortage
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The governor of New Mexico started work Wednesday as a substitute teacher, replacing one…
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