Japan newborn gets liver stem cells in world first
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Doctors in Japan have successfully transplanted liver cells derived from embryonic stem cells into a newborn…
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US coronavirus deaths rise by 1,561 in 24 hours: tracker
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States recorded 1,561 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total…
6 years ago
‘We can get it done here’: Africa’s tech scene tackles virus
by Fran BLANDY and AFP Africa bureaus PICTURES BY SIMON MAINA AND NIPAH DENNIS Agence France-Presse NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP)— Watching from…
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1 in 5 in Stockholm have virus antibodies: Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP ) -- Sweden, which has controversially taken a softer approach to the coronavirus pandemic, said Wednesday that…
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Peru passes 100,000 COVID-19 cases, 3,000 dead
LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Peru has become the second Latin American country after Brazil to reach 100,000 coronavirus cases, according…
6 years ago
Michigan protesters launch ‘Operation Haircut’ over lockdown
LANSING, United States (AFP) -- After mass rallies featuring armed protesters, those angry over the restrictive anti-virus lockdown in the…
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NBA to issue guidelines around June 1 on recalling players – report
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- NBA teams expect the league office to issue guidelines around June 1 allowing teams…
6 years ago
Virus vaccine will be ‘global public good’: top US official
by Ivan Couronne Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- If the United States is the first to develop…
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US President Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine
by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump on Monday made the surprise announcement…
6 years ago
Guterres warns virus could send millions in Africa into ‘extreme poverty’
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that millions of people could be pushed into extreme…
6 years ago
Schools reopen in South Korea as virus fears ease
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Hundreds of thousands of South Korean students returned to school on Wednesday as educational establishments…
6 years ago
Brazil surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil registered 1,179 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said…
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