Factfile: The Marburg virus, Ebola’s deadly cousin
CONAKRY, Guinea (AFP) -- Guinea has recorded the first known case of Marburg virus, a lethal cousin to Ebola,…
4 years ago
International
Canadian Michael Spavor jailed for 11 years in China on spying charges
by Beiyi SEOW DANDONG, China (AFP) -- A Chinese court on Wednesday jailed Canadian businessman Michael Spavor for 11 years after…
4 years ago
Singapore lifts GDP forecast as export markets get vaccine boost
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore on Wednesday upgraded its growth forecast for this year as the trade-reliant economy's key export…
4 years ago
Pyongyang warns of ‘serious security crisis’ over US-Seoul drills
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Seoul will face a "serious security crisis" for going ahead with its joint military drills…
4 years ago
Australia’s second-largest city extends lockdown
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Five million people in Australia's second-largest city will remain under stay-at-home orders for at least another…
4 years ago
Delta variant reignites US mask debate
by Lucie AUBOURG WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The recent surge of Covid-19, driven by the Delta variant, has reignited…
4 years ago
Germany to end free Covid tests to boost jab take-up
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- Germany will end free coronavirus tests in October, regional leaders and the federal government agreed on…
4 years ago
US drug maker Moderna opening vaccine plant in Canada
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) -- US biotech company Moderna will build a plant in Canada to produce vaccines for Covid-19 and…
4 years ago
Algeria wildfires kill 42, authorities blame arson
ALGIERS, Algeria (AFP) -- Wildfires fanned by blistering temperatures and tinder-dry conditions have killed at least 42 people in Algeria,…
4 years ago
Quebec to roll out Canada’s first vaccine passport
MONTREAL,Canada (AFP) -- Canadians wanting to eat at a restaurant, go to a bar or gym, or attend a festival…
4 years ago
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