Pentagon plans stronger US posture toward China, Russia
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US military will re-inforce deployments and bases directed at China and Russia, while maintaining…
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North America
Canada confirms first Covid Omicron infections
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canada said Sunday it has detected its first cases of the new Omicron strain of Covid,…
4 years ago
US health panel says Merck pill can prevent grave Covid infections
An anti-Covid pill developed by Merck has proved effective in treating the disease, the US Food and Drug Administration said…
4 years ago
US, Canada restrict travel from southern Africa as new variant sparks concern
by Daniel Woolls with AFP bureaus The United States, Brazil, Canada, and Saudi Arabia became the latest countries Friday to…
4 years ago
Three white men found guilty of murdering Black jogger in US
by Chris Lefkow WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Three white men were found guilty of murder Wednesday for shooting dead…
4 years ago
Canada starts vaccinating children 5-11 years old against Covid
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) -- Canada began immunizing children aged 5-11 against Covid-19 Wednesday, joining a handful of nations including Israel…
4 years ago
Biden invites Taiwan to democracy summit alongside 110 countries
by Francesco FONTEMAGGI WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Joe Biden has invited Taiwan to a virtual summit on democracy alongside…
4 years ago
Child injured in US parade crash dies, taking toll to six
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A child injured when a car plowed into a parade in the US state of…
4 years ago
Chinese hypersonic test included pathbreaking 2nd missile launch: reports
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- China's test of a globe-circling hypersonic weapon in July included the unprecedented launch of…
4 years ago
Canada rail, road links cut by floods, mudslides reestablished
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Vital road and rail links between Vancouver and the rest of Canada that were severed by…
4 years ago
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