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Trump curbs immigration as UN warns of food shortages

by Chris Lefkow with AFP bureaux Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump announced partial…

More than 2,700 dead in US from coronavirus in last 24 hours

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The coronavirus death toll in the United States -- the country with the most fatalities…

Cuomo presses Trump for more federal help in coronavirus testing

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo pressed President Donald Trump Tuesday for more help from the…

Coronavirus takes mental toll on New York’s medical staff

by Laura BONILLA Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Battling to keep intensive care patients alive at…

Trump says immigration suspension to last 60 days

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was suspending immigration for green card seekers for 60…

France reports 531 new coronavirus deaths, total toll 20,796

PARIS, France (AFP) -- France on Tuesday reported 531 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours as the number of people…

G20 vows ‘sufficient’ global food supplies amid virus

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- G20 agriculture ministers on Tuesday pledged to ensure "sufficient" global food supplies amid the coronavirus…

At least seven dead in Yemen flash floods

SANAA, Yemen (AFP) -- At least seven people have been killed and 85 injured in flash flooding in Yemen this…

No benefit, higher death rate for malaria drug in coronavirus study

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A malaria drug widely touted as a potential cure for COVID-19 showed no benefit against…

Mexico raises health emergency level as virus cases mount

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico raised its health emergency level following a rapid increase in coronavirus cases and amid…

Iran records 88 new virus deaths, has freed prisoners

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran on Tuesday announced 88 new deaths from the novel coronavirus as the country said it…

Spain sees slight hike in daily toll with 430 deaths

MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Spain saw a slight increase in the daily virus death toll on Tuesday, with 430 people…

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