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Global coronavirus infections pass 20 million

PARIS, France (AFP) -- More than 20 million coronavirus cases have been now been registered across the world, over half…

China sanctions 11 Americans in retaliation for US move

by Ludovic EHRET / Jing Xuan TENG BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China on Monday sanctioned 11 Americans, including senators Marco…

Man shot outside White House, Trump evacuated mid press conference

by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US Secret Service agents shot and wounded a man who was apparently…

Fire destroys Spanish holiday park popular with Britons

MOLLINA, Spain (AFP) -- A wind-fuelled fire ripped through a holiday park in Spain that is home to a large…

Lebanon PM to announce government resignation: official

by Jean-Marc Mojon and Layal Abou Rahal BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) --Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab was expected to announce his…

Lebanon finance official quits in 4th govt resignation

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Lebanon's finance minister stepped down Monday in the fourth resignation from a government under fire over…

Face masks mandatory in Paris as US hits 5 million virus cases

by Denholm BARNETSON with AFP bureaus PARIS, France (AFP) -- Face masks became compulsory in tourist hotspots in Paris on…

Cows on a wet tin roof: South Korea floods leave animals stranded

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Dozens of cows were stranded on rooftops by floods in South Korea, leaving rescue crews…

US cabinet member lauds Taiwan’s democracy during historic visit

by Amber WANG TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- A US cabinet member heaped praise on Taiwan's democracy and its success in…

More than 200 detained on Belarus election day: rights group

MINSK, Belarus (AFP) -- At least 213 people were detained in Belarus as police cracked down on protesters claiming strongman…

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