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US Pres. Biden extends condolences to Filipinos on death of ex-Pres. Aquino

Biden notes Aquino's "remarkable legacy that will endure for years to come"   (Eagle News) – US President Joe Biden…

‘Train of Hope’ brings healthcare to South Africa’s poor

by Catherine SCHENCK SOWETO, South Africa (AFP) -- A 19-coach train pulled into the Dube station of South Africa's emblematic…

Brazil sets daily record for Covid cases, as pandemic third wave breaks

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil set a new record for Covid-19 infections on Wednesday, with 115,228 new cases identified…

Israel holds up tourist entries as Delta variant spreads

JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- Israel announced Wednesday a delay to the renewed entry of individual tourists and said it could…

Buffett to resign as trustee from Gates Foundation

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Warren Buffett said Wednesday he is resigning as a trustee of the Bill and…

Russia warns of ‘explosive’ virus surge

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia warned on Wednesday of an "explosive" spread of the Delta coronavirus variant in the country…

Vaccine push vital as Delta strain threatens EU, health agency says

by Hélène DAUSCHY STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- The highly contagious Delta variant could soon account for 90 percent of new…

Delta variant mutation – “Delta Plus” variant declared as new variant of concern in India

  (Eagle News) – A new variant of concern was declared in India, known as the “Delta Plus” variant. This…

After fire and floods, Aussie farmers suffer devastating mouse plague

  by Andrew LEESON Agence France Presse Dubbo, Australia (AFP) -- After surviving years of crippling drought, farmers in eastern…

More than 150 Texas hospital staff fired or quit over vaccine ruling

HOUSTON, United States (AFP) -- More than 150 employees at the Houston Methodist hospital in Texas were fired or resigned…

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