Six dead as Myanmar security forces fire at protesters
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- At least six people were killed as Myanmar security forces fired on pro-democracy protesters Wednesday,…
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International
Africa virus fight boosted as jabs reach Nigeria, Angola
by Louise DEWAST with AFP Africa bureaus ABUJA, Nigeria (AFP) -- Millions of coronavirus shots from the global Covax scheme…
4 years ago
Seven students plummet to death at Bolivia university
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP) -- At least seven students died and five were seriously injured when they fell from the…
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Brazil registers record 1,641 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil on Tuesday registered a record 1,641 deaths in 24 hours from Covid-19, health authorities announced,…
4 years ago
Texas governor lifts mask mandate, opening state ‘100 percent’
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday lifted a state mask mandate and said he was…
4 years ago
Erdogan urges cooperation against terrorism in Macron call
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday told French counterpart Emmanuel Macron he wants their countries…
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Italy eyes more school closures as UK variant runs riot
ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italy's new government ordered more school closures Tuesday after data showed the majority of coronavirus cases…
4 years ago
Covax details rollout of 238 million vaccine doses
GENEVA, United States (AFP) -- Pakistan, Nigeria and Indonesia will be among the biggest recipients of free Covid-19 vaccines before…
4 years ago
At least 15 dead after SUV, truck collide in California: hospital
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- At least 15 people were killed in southern California on Tuesday when a vehicle…
4 years ago
Iraq receives first Covid vaccines, gift from China
Sinopharm vaccine delivery paves way for immediate vaccination BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraq on Tuesday received 50,000 Sinopharm vaccines donated…
4 years ago
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