Singapore teachers drop Zoom after online class gatecrashed
SINGAPORE (AFP) -- Singapore's teachers have stopped using controversial video-conferencing app Zoom for remote education during the coronavirus lockdown,…
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Jakarta imposes partial lockdown as virus cases surge
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Soldiers and police hit the streets of Indonesia's capital Jakarta Friday to enforce its toughest…
6 years ago
COVID-19 cases worldwide surpass 1.6 million while deaths hit more than 95,000
(Eagle News) – Cases of COVID-19 worldwide have reached more than 1.6 million, with those dying from the disease…
6 years ago
Chile to issue virus-free certificates for recovered patients
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chile will issue certificates to people that have recovered from the coronavirus, which would allow them…
6 years ago
US records 1,783 virus deaths in past 24 hours: Johns Hopkins
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States recorded 1,783 deaths related to the novel coronavirus over the past 24…
6 years ago
Morgan Stanley CEO has recovered after positive COVID-19 test
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Morgan Stanley Chief Executive James Gorman tested positive for COVID-19 but had mild symptoms…
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OPEC puts heads together over oil output cuts
by Benoît PELEGRIN Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Top oil producers were trying to finalize a crucial…
6 years ago
Boris Johnson out of COVID-19 intensive care
by David HARDING / Joe JACKSON Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on…
6 years ago
US cautiously optimistic as coronavirus curve appears to flatten
by Ivan Couronne with Peter Hutchison in New York Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US health officials…
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World faces new ‘Great Depression’ as virus toll mounts
by Dave Clark with AFP bureaus World powers scrambled on Thursday to build a global response to the human…
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TikTok pledges $250 million for COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)-- TikTok, the fast-growing mobile video app, pledged Thursday to contribute $250 million to coronavirus relief efforts…
6 years ago
Pandemic may cause Africa’s 1st recession in 25 years: World Bank
by Susan NJANJI and Sofia CHRISTENSEN Agence France Presse JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- The World Bank warned Thursday…
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