WHO says no Omicron deaths yet, as variant spreads worldwide; 38 countries detect variant
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The Omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries but no deaths have yet been…
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Reinfections three times more likely with Omicron: S. African research
JOHHANESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- A preliminary study by South African scientists published Thursday suggests the Omicron variant is three…
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Rare hunting scene raises questions over polar bear diet
by Pierre-Henry DESHAYES Agence France-Presse OSLO, Norway (AFP) - A polar bear chases a reindeer into the water, drags it…
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Purity or power: India’s coal quandary
by Abhaya SRIVASTAVA Agence France-Presse SINGRAULI, India (AFP) - Thick grey dust hangs in the air and vast chasms are gouged…
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Omicron now in 24 countries; WHO asks nations to fully vaccinate 40% of population by year-end to end pandemic
Fully vaccinate 70 percent of population by middle of next year, says WHO as Tedros airs appeal to beat COVID…
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United States is world’s biggest plastic polluter, report finds
by Issam AHMED WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States is by far the biggest contributor to global plastic…
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WHO Omicron warning for unvaccinated vulnerable travellers
by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The WHO said Tuesday that those not fully vaccinated…
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Glimpses: The Bonifacio Shrine in Manila in the eyes of today’s youth
The Bonifacio and the Katipunan Revolution Monument located at the Bonifacio Shrine in Ermita, Manila, near the Manila City Hall,…
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Pfizer seeks US approval for Covid boosters for ages 16-17
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Pfizer announced Tuesday it was seeking US authorization for Covid booster shots among adolescents aged…
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Tel Aviv ranked world’s priciest city for first time
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Tel Aviv is the world's most expensive city to live in as soaring inflation has…
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