Jordan says to lift ‘most’ coronavirus restrictions
AMMAN, Jordan (AFP) -- Jordan announced Thursday it will lift most restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the novel…
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Trudeau says Canada winning virus fight, advises caution
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared on Thursday that Canada is winning the fight against the new…
6 years ago
More than two million facing hunger in Burkina Faso: government
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AFP) -- More than a tenth of the population in Burkina Faso, a drought-stricken West African…
6 years ago
Robot dog hounds Thai shoppers to keep hands virus-free
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A scurrying robot dog named K9 dispenses hand sanitizer to curious children and wary shoppers --…
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6.4 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia: USGS
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's eastern Maluku islands Thursday, the United…
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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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DOST starts studies on Tawa-Tawa, Lagundi to speed up recovery of COVID-19 patients
(Eagle News) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is studying two local medicinal plants -- Tawa-Tawa and…
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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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