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Dixie Fire becomes third-largest in California history

  by Josh EDELSON Agence France Presse Greenville, United States (AFP) -- A huge wildfire tearing through northern California became…

More US companies require employees to be vaccinated

by Juliette MICHEL NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, slaughterhouses to airlines, more American…

White House says 50% of Americans fully vaccinated against Covid

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Half of the US population is now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the White House said…

In Florida, Delta variant fuels concerns for children’s health

by Gerard Martinez MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Greater numbers of American children are being swept up in a wave…

Canada jobless rate falls to 7.5% in July

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canada's economy created 94,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate fell to 7.5 percent as…

Coronavirus: Latest global developments

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: Sydney's new daily record Australia's hope of…

New York police charge man over ‘Gone Girl’ actress death

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York police have arrested and charged a man in connection with the two-wheeler…

US gains 943,000 jobs in July, unemployment falls to 5.4%: govt

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The recovering US economy added 943,000 new jobs in July, according to government data released…

Wildfire levels historic California town as residents flee blaze

by Josh EDELSON WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The largest wildfire in California has razed a small town, warping street…

Moderna says Covid vaccine durable for at least six months

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Moderna said Thursday that protection from its Covid-19 vaccine remained strong for at least six…

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