Pompeo starts Middle East tour in Israel
by Guillaume Lavallee and Stephen Weizman JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Israel on…
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Asia
Japan PM in hospital for more checks as health speculation grows
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned to hospital on Monday for more medical checks, a government…
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South Korea reports highest daily virus cases since March
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported its highest daily number of coronavirus cases since early March on…
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South Korea to ramp up virus curbs over fears of second wave
SEOUL, SOuth Korea (AFP) -- South Korea has announced it will ramp up coronavirus restrictions across the country starting…
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JUST IN: 6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- A 6.9-magnitude quake struck eastern Indonesia on Friday, the US Geological Survey reported, but there was…
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Floods in Delhi as South Asia monsoon toll rises to nearly 1,300
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- Heavy monsoon rains lashed New Delhi Wednesday, inundating roads and piling on misery for commuters…
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China floods force hundreds of thousands from homes
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Floods in mountainous southwest China have washed away roads and forced tens of thousands from their…
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WHO warns people under 50 driving virus spread in Asia-Pacific
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Coronavirus cases in Asia-Pacific countries are now being driven by people under the age of…
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JUST IN: Twin quakes measuring magnitude 6.8 and 6.9 strike off Indonesia: USGS
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Two large and shallow earthquakes struck off Indonesia's Sumatra island early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey…
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S. Korea tightens restrictions in Seoul area to tackle virus surge
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea on Tuesday ordered nightclubs, museums and buffet restaurants closed and banned large gatherings…
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