Short on doctors, Balkans brace for worst of coronavirus
by Darko DURIDANSKI with Sally MAIRS in Belgrade SKOPJE, Republic of North Macedonia (AFP) -- With hospitals lacking equipment and…
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France coronavirus death toll jumps 240 to 1,100: official
PARIS, France (AFP) -- The coronavirus has killed another 240 people in France, the top French health official said on…
6 years ago
American playwright Terrence McNally dies of coronavirus complications
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Terrence McNally, a revered American playwright, librettist and screenwriter whose long career earned him…
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DR Congo declares state of emergency, isolates capital over virus
KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) -- DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi on Tuesday declared a state of emergency and ordered the…
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France sees financial aid for Africa as virus threat looms
PARIS, France (AFP) -- France on Tuesday said it planned to organize financial aid for poor countries, especially in Africa,…
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3-D printers help save lives from virus in Italy
by Arman SOLDIN ROME, Italy (AFP) -- They may not be a miracle cure or a vaccine, but respirator valves…
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More than 2.6 billion worldwide told to observe lockdowns
PARIS, France (AFP) -- More than 2.6 billion people worldwide will be in lockdown once India introduces its measures to…
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Saudi king to chair G20 video talks on coronavirus Thursday
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman will chair an emergency virtual summit of leaders from the Group…
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US coronavirus deaths now 600, almost 50,000 confirmed cases: tracker
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Six hundred people have died from the new coronavirus in the United States, while the…
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In Japan, disappointment but understanding over postponed Olympics
by Harumi OZAWA TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese citizens reacted with bitter disappointment Tuesday at the news their Olympics were…
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Italy new virus infections drop to lowest point in crisis
by Dmitry ZAKS ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italy on Tuesday received more reassuring evidence that its coronavirus infection rate was…
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First known US child virus death was teen ‘in good health’
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The first known death of a child due to the novel coronavirus in the…
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