S. Korea tightens restrictions in Seoul area to tackle virus surge
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea on Tuesday ordered nightclubs, museums and buffet restaurants closed and banned large gatherings…
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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…
6 years ago
President Duterte thanks Russia, China for offering vaccines against COVID-19 to PHL
(Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte thanked Russia and China for offering to the Philippines the vaccines they are…
6 years ago
COVID-19 deaths spike among Syria medical personnel
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- The number of COVID-19 deaths among medical personnel in government-held parts of Syria has shot up…
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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.…
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How climate change could expose new epidemics
by Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Long-dormant viruses brought back to life; the resurgence of deadly…
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India coronavirus deaths hit 50,000
by Bhuvan BAGGA gence France Presse NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India's death toll from the coronavirus hit 50,000…
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Thailand’s economy shrinks most in more than 20 years
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thailand's economy suffered its worst contraction since the Asian financial crisis more than two decades ago,…
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Thousands of S. Korea church members quarantined over virus
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Thousands of Protestant church members in Seoul have been asked to quarantine, South Korean…
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New Zealand PM delays election after virus return
by Neil SANDS WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday delayed New Zealand's looming election by…
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Japan economy shrinks record 7.8% in April-June
by Hiroshi HIYAMA Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's economy shrank a record 7.8 percent in the…
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Vietnam looking to buy Russia virus vaccine
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Vietnam's health ministry is looking to buy a bulk order of Russia's coronavirus vaccine, state…
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