6.2-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia’s Sulawesi: USGS
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sulawesi island Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but…
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India begins landslide, flood clean-up as deadly monsoon rains ease
MUMBAI, India (AFP) -- Rescuers waded through waist-deep mud in western India Monday to reach injured residents and start a…
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Iran’s daily Covid caseload exceeds 30,000 in new high
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's daily Covid caseload crossed the 30,000 mark for the first time on Monday, its health…
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Japan’s Nishiya, 13, first women’s Olympic skateboard champion
Japan's Momiji Nishiya became one of the youngest individual Olympic champions in history when she won the inaugural women's skateboarding…
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Malaysia emergency to end as parliament sits after virus shutdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's government will not extend a controversial coronavirus state of emergency beyond August 1, a…
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China reports 76 virus cases, highest daily rise since January
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China on Monday reported 76 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily rise since January, including 40…
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Tokyo Olympics: Carlo Paalam takes down Irish foe
Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam opened his bid for the Tokyo Olympic gold on a good note after beating Irish opponent…
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Australia’s Titmus upsets Ledecky to win Olympic 400m freestyle gold
Ariarne Titmus upset Katie Ledecky to claim the Olympic 400m freestyle gold medal Monday in the second-fastest time ever swum,…
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Britain’s Peaty wins 100m breaststroke gold to defend Olympic title
Adam Peaty became the first British swimmer to defend an Olympic title Monday when he claimed gold in the 100m…
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‘Too picky’ Gilmore crashes out of Olympic surfing
Australian seven-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore admitted she had been "too picky" after her dream of winning Olympic surfing's first…
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