IMF approves aid for world’s 28 poorest countries
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The International Monetary Fund on Monday approved new emergency aid for 28 of the…
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North Korea’s Kim orders 80-day ‘battle’ to boost economy
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a nationwide drive to boost the ailing…
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New York closes schools in virus-hit areas over second wave fears
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York will temporarily close schools in nine neighborhoods experiencing an uptick in coronavirus…
4 years ago
Six dead as storm causes floods, landslides in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- At least six people died and thousands were forced from their homes as a tropical…
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Trump criticized for leaving hospital to greet supporters
by Brian Knowlton and Joshua Melvin Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump sparked…
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France, Italy step up rescue efforts after floods
by Chloe Fabre with Vincenzo Pinto in Garessio, Italy SAINT-MARTIN-VERSUBIE, France (AFP) -- French and Italian rescue services stepped up…
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Wildfires raze dozens of homes in New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Wildfires have destroyed dozens of homes in New Zealand, authorities announced Monday, saying it was…
4 years ago
Venezuela’s Maduro says son to join virus vaccine trial
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Sunday his son will join trials of Sputnik V, the coronavirus…
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Britain passes 500,000 coronavirus cases
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The United Kingdom passed 500,000 confirmed coronavirus infections on Sunday, official figures showed, in the…
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New Zealand PM says ‘we beat the virus again’
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared on Monday New Zealand "beat the virus again" and announced…
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