Volcano eruption in Russia’s Far East lures ‘daredevil’ tourists
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- The eruption of a volcano on a Russian peninsula has attracted thrill-seeking tourists risking their lives…
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Niger receives 400,000 Sinopharm jabs from China
NIAMEY, Niger (AFP) -- Niger's health ministry said Sunday that China has sent it 400,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine…
4 years ago
Dozens of dead pigs wash up in northern China river
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Dozens of dead pigs mysteriously emerged on a riverbank in northern China, state media reported Monday,…
4 years ago
Chinese says vessels in disputed sea are ‘fishing boats’ after Manila protest
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese vessels gathered near a disputed reef in the South China Sea are "fishing boats" sheltering…
4 years ago
Thousands flock to Iceland’s erupting volcano
by Jeremie RICHARD FAGRADALSFJALL, Iceland (AFP) -- Thousands of curious onlookers have flocked to an erupting volcano in Iceland to…
4 years ago
Indian firm to make 200 million doses of Russia’s Sputnik V
MOSCOW Russia (AFP) -- The backer of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine said Monday it had signed an agreement with…
4 years ago
Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests positive for Covid-19
ISALAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) -- Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday, officials said, just two days…
4 years ago
Taiwan starts vaccination drive with AstraZeneca
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan kicked off its coronavirus inoculation drive Monday with two top officials getting AstraZeneca shots in…
4 years ago
New Zealand drafts plans for Australia travel bubble
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand is finalizing a long-awaited travel bubble with neighboring Australia and will reveal next…
4 years ago
Fresh deluge worsens ‘one in 100 year’ Australia floods
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) Torrential rain lashed Australia's south east again Monday, worsening once-in-a-century flooding that has forced thousands of…
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