Indonesia hits record of over 21,000 daily virus infections
Total COVID-19 cases at over 2.1M, while total deaths reach 57,138 JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia set a new…
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North Korean leader Kim ’emaciated’, citizens heartbroken: state TV
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korean state television has aired a citizen's comment about Kim Jong Un's "emaciated" condition,…
5 years ago
Myanmar violence escalates with rise of ‘self-defence’ groups: report
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Violence in post-coup Myanmar has escalated as anti-junta "self-defense" forces step up to take on the…
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Over a dozen vaccinated doctors dead as Indonesia’s virus cases surge
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Over a dozen fully vaccinated doctors have died of Covid-19 in Indonesia, a medical association said…
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Iran says it has drone that can travel 7,000 km
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran has drones capable of flying 7,000 kilometres (more than 4,000 miles), the commander of its…
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Seven dead, 50 hurt in Bangladesh blast likely caused by gas line
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AFP) -- At least seven people were killed and another 50 people were injured after a powerful explosion…
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Israel resumes indoor mask requirement amid virus spike
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP) -- The Israeli health ministry reimposed a requirement Friday for masks to be worn in…
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18 killed, 16 injured in fire at China martial arts school
by Laurie CHEN Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) -- At least 18 people were killed and 16 injured…
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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…
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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…
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