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Canada snap elections coming as Trudeau seeks post-pandemic mandate

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday is expected to call snap elections for September 20 to seek a new…

Thousands demonstrate in Montreal against Quebec Covid vaccine passport

Thousands gathered Saturday in the streets of Montreal to protest against the province of Quebec's Covid-19 vaccine passport, which will…

Haiti searches for survivors after quake kills at least 304

  Rescue workers scrambled to find survivors after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti early Saturday, killing at least 304…

UPDATED: Powerful Haiti quake kills at least 304

by Amelie Baron Agence France Presse   PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) -- At least 304 people were killed in a powerful…

Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti: USGS

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) -- A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a…

Canada to mandate Covid vaccine for government workers

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- The Canadian government announced Friday it will require all federal workers and most commercial rail, air…

Guatemala declares state of emergency over Delta Covid surge

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (AFP) -- Guatemala has declared a new state of emergency and will impose an overnight curfew from…

US issues new terrorism threat warning ahead of 9/11 anniversary

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Department of Homeland Security issued a new terrorism threat advisory on Friday ahead…

US authorizes Covid vaccine boosters for those with weakened immune systems

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Thursday authorized an extra dose of Covid vaccine for people…

Gates offers $1.5 billion in climate help if US takes legislative action

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Thursday said his climate fund would pour $1.5 billion…

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