Former Maldives president wounded in ‘assassination attempt’
MALE, Maldives (AFP) -- Former Maldives president and current parliamentary speaker Mohamed Nasheed was recovering in hospital Friday after an…
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International
Japan to extend emergency virus measures as Olympics approach
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan will prolong a virus state of emergency in Tokyo and other regions and impose restrictions…
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US sends more reinforcements for Afghan pullout: Pentagon
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US military has deployed more heavy bombers and fighter jets to protect withdrawing American…
3 years ago
Denmark eases more Covid restrictions with new ‘corona pass’
by Camille BAS-WOHLERT COPENHAGEN, Germany (AFP) -- Gyms, theatres and cinemas on Thursday welcomed Danes back thanks to a new…
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Novavax firms up deal with Covax for first 350 mn jabs
by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Novavax has inked a deal for the first 350 million of its Covid-19…
3 years ago
Germany aims to offer Covid jabs to teens from age 12 by end-August
https://youtu.be/63p4y6P1nsw BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- Germany will aim to offer Covid-19 vaccines to all children aged 12 and over…
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India’s neighbours close borders over virus rampage
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lanka on Thursday became the latest of India's neighbours to seal its borders with…
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Qatar arrests finance minister over alleged corruption
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar's finance minister Ali Shareef al-Emadi has been arrested over alleged abuse of power and misuse…
3 years ago
New US jobless claims plunged 92,000 last week: govt
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Americans filed 92,000 fewer applications for unemployment aid last week, the government reported Thursday, in…
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Moderna vaccine 96 percent effective in 12-17 year-olds, study shows
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Moderna said Thursday its Covid-19 vaccine is 96 percent effective among youths aged 12 to…
3 years ago
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