No ‘panic,’ but Covid to ‘overrun’ some US hospitals: Biden
by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden on Monday said some US hospitals could be "overrun"…
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North America
New York sees increase in hospitalized children as Omicron hammers US
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- With Omicron cases on the rise, New York health officials have reported an increase in…
4 years ago
Canada’s Shapovalov tests positive for Covid in Sydney
World number 14 Denis Shapovalov has tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving in Sydney, he said Sunday, highlighting the virus…
4 years ago
6,300 flights scrapped as Omicron hits holiday weekend travel
More than 6,000 flights have been cancelled worldwide over the long holiday weekend and thousands more were delayed, a tracking…
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James Webb telescope sets off on million-mile voyage
by Pierre CELERIER The world's most powerful space telescope on Saturday blasted off into orbit, headed to an outpost 1.5…
4 years ago
New York scales back New Years Eve party in Times Square
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York's famous New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square will be drastically scaled…
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55 people test positive for Covid on US cruise ship
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Fifty-five people have tested positive for Covid-19 aboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship that…
4 years ago
NHL players will not compete at Beijing Olympics: reports
National Hockey League players will not compete in February's Beijing Winter Olympics in the wake of 50 NHL games being postponed…
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Biden says US ‘prepared’ for Omicron as Israel calls for 4th shots
by Issam Ahmed with AFP bureaus President Joe Biden on Tuesday told Americans worried about the rapidly spreading Omicron coronavirus…
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California sues Walmart over toxic waste dumping
The US state of California announced Monday it is suing Walmart, alleging the retail giant unlawfully disposes of millions of…
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