More than 170 dead in Yemen floods
SANAA, Yemen (AFP) -- Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 172 people across Yemen over the…
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Bus stop newest front in South Korea’s coronavirus battle
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea has opened a high-tech new front in the battle against coronavirus, fortifying bus…
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Beirut blast death toll rises to 171: health ministry
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- The death toll from Beirut's massive August 4 explosion has climbed to 171, a health ministry…
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Russia dubs new coronavirus vaccine ‘Sputnik’ after Soviet satellite
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Moscow has dubbed its new coronavirus vaccine "Sputnik V" after the Soviet satellite, the head of…
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JUST IN: Russia has developed ‘first’ coronavirus vaccine: Putin
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia has developed the first vaccine offering "sustainable immunity" against the coronavirus, President Vladimir Putin announced…
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Indonesia starts human trials of China-made virus vaccine
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia on Tuesday launched human trials of a Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine with some 1,600 volunteers slated…
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China sanctions 11 Americans in retaliation for US move
by Ludovic EHRET / Jing Xuan TENG BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China on Monday sanctioned 11 Americans, including senators Marco…
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Lebanon PM to announce government resignation: official
by Jean-Marc Mojon and Layal Abou Rahal BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) --Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab was expected to announce his…
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Lebanon finance official quits in 4th govt resignation
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Lebanon's finance minister stepped down Monday in the fourth resignation from a government under fire over…
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Cows on a wet tin roof: South Korea floods leave animals stranded
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Dozens of cows were stranded on rooftops by floods in South Korea, leaving rescue crews…
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