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Solomons says it will not ‘choose sides’ between US, China

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) - Solomon Islands said Tuesday it had objected to the first draft of a US-Pacific partnership…

Hurricane Ian dumped 10% more rain due to climate change: research

Paris, France | AFP | by Kelly MACNAMARA Climate change increased the rainfall from Hurricane Ian by more than 10…

Biden heads to storm-hit Puerto Rico

WASHINTON, United States (AFP) - President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden head to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico on Monday,…

Haiti reports first deaths from cholera in three years

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) - At least seven people in Haiti have died from cholera, authorities said Sunday, raising fresh fears…

Hurricane Ian death toll climbs in Florida

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - The confirmed death toll from Hurricane Ian, which slammed the southeast United States last week,…

After Florida, Hurricane Ian delivers blow to South Carolina

Fort Myers, United States | AFP | by Gerard MARTINEZ Hurricane Ian, one of the worst storms ever to hit…

Biden warns Hurricane Ian could be ‘deadliest’ in Florida history

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US President Joe Biden on Thursday warned that Hurricane Ian may end up being Florida's…

Hurricane Ian a ‘catastrophe’ for Cuba’s vital cigar sector

SAN JUAN Y MARTINEZ, Cuba (AFP) - Western Cuba's tobacco growing heartland has been left devastated by Hurricane Ian with…

After California, New York moves to ban new gas vehicles by 2035

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - New York advanced a plan Thursday to require that all new vehicles sold in…

Biden ramps up aid in Pacific Islands summit as China clout grows

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced $810 million in new funding for Pacific Islands…

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