Brazil reports a record 1,349 virus deaths in 24 hours
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil reported a record 1,349 coronavirus deaths in a 24-hour period Wednesday, the health…
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NBA poised to approve 22-team return for virus-hit season, report
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The NBA is finalizing details of a plan which is expected to be approved…
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Brazil to test vaccine as Europe emerges from lockdown
by Joshua Howat Berger with AFP bureaus RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Researchers in hard-hit Brazil on Wednesday said…
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Hydroxychloroquine ineffective at preventing COVID-19: trial
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Taking hydroxychloroquine shortly after being exposed to COVID-19 does not help prevent infection in a…
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Kuwait vows to slash migrant population
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (AFP) -- Kuwait wants to slash the migrant proportion of its population from 70 to 30 percent,…
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Italy thirsts for tourists as country reopens to Europe
by Ella IDE ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italy reopened to travellers from Europe on Wednesday, three months after the country…
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Germany to lift travel warning for Europe from June 15: official
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- Germany will lift its blan`ket travel warning for European nations from June 15, Foreign Minister Heiko…
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South Korea approves remdesivir for virus patients
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea on Wednesday issued emergency authorization for the anti-viral drug remdesivir to be used…
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New York night-time curfew extended to June 7 after looting
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York's mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday extended a night-time curfew for the…
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Malaysian university moots robot graduation ceremonies to cut virus risk
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) — A Malaysian university is considering using robots dressed in gowns and mortarboards to act as…
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NBA targeting October finish for virus-hit season
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The NBA is aiming to complete the 2020 season by mid-October, reports said Tuesday,…
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Mali teachers strike over virus concerns as schools reopen
BAMAKO, Mali (AFP) -- Teachers in the West African state of Mali went on strike Tuesday, the first day schools…
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