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COVID-19 vaccine won’t be mandatory in US, says Fauci

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious diseases official, said Wednesday the government wouldn't…

Hurricane Genevieve loses strength off Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Hurricane Genevieve weakened Wednesday to a Category 1 storm off Mexico's Baja California peninsula, US…

Thousands evacuated as fast-moving fires spread in California

by Jocelyne ZABLIT LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Thousands of residents fled a city in northern California on Wednesday…

Hurricane Genevieve barrels towards Mexico’s Baja California

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Authorities in Mexico's Baja California closed ports and beaches on Tuesday as Hurricane Genevieve barrelled…

Trudeau names Canada’s first female finance minister

by Michel COMTE OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped Chrystia Freeland to be Canada's first female finance…

Mexican president says he will get Russian vaccine if effective

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Monday that he would be among the first…

Canada finance official announces his resignation

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canada's finance minister Bill Morneau announced his resignation Monday, on the heels of an ethics scandal…

Volunteers flock to vaccine trials in virus hotspot Florida

by Leila MACOR MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Heather Lieberman is betting that she will gain immunity from the coronavirus.…

Trump’s younger brother dies: White House

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump's younger brother Robert died on Saturday after being hospitalized for…

COVID-19 vaccine will be free for Americans: officials

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- If a COVID-19 vaccine is proven effective, the US will ensure it's distributed for free…

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