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US ex-cop convicted of Floyd murder seeks new trial

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP0 -- Derek Chauvin, the white ex-policeman convicted of murdering the African-American man George Floyd, asked Tuesday…

W. House wants 70% adults to have first Covid shot by July 4

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden wants 70 percent of adults in the US to have received at…

Biden says, ‘hope and expectation’ for Putin meeting in June

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he expects to hold a summit with his Russian…

Mexico president vows full probe after 24 die in metro accident

by Sofia Miselem and Daniel Rook MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico's president on Tuesday promised an in-depth investigation to…

Pfizer increases 2021 sales forecast for Covid-19 vaccines to $26 bn

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Pfizer sharply increased its projections for 2021 revenues and profits on Tuesday, citing much…

23 dead, dozens hurt as elevated metro collapses in Mexico

by Jean Arce and Daniel Rook MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- An elevated metro line collapsed in the Mexican capital…

US to authorize Pfizer vaccine for age 12 and up: report

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States is expected to authorize the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children age 12…

20 dead, dozens hurt as elevated metro collapses in Mexico

  by Jean Arce and Daniel Rook Agence France Presse MEXICO City, Mexico (AFP) -- An elevated metro line collapsed…

Biden to allow up to 62,500 refugees into US after criticism

by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States(AFP) -- President Joe Biden announced Monday, after coming under fierce criticism, that he was…

Canada recommends J&J vaccine for 30 years and over, probing first batch

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- A Canadian government advisory panel on Monday recommended the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine…

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