Chinese city on Myanmar border locked down again over virus fears
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A Chinese city near the border with Myanmar has imposed a lockdown and started mass…
3 years ago
International
Biden marks ‘independence’ from Covid, but pandemic remains a threat
by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden celebrated US Independence Day on…
3 years ago
Iran fears ‘fifth wave’ of Covid linked to Delta variant
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- President Hassan Rouhani expressed fears Saturday that Iran will be hit by a new wave of…
3 years ago
Saudi suspends UAE flights due to virus variant
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia has suspended flights to three countries, including the neighbouring United Arab Emirates, to…
3 years ago
25 killed in Myanmar clashes between army and anti-junta fighters
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Twenty-five anti-junta fighters and civilians were killed during clashes with the military in central Myanmar, villagers…
3 years ago
Queen to honor UK health workers for Covid service
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain's Queen Elizabeth will award the UK's state-run National Health Service (NHS) the country's highest…
3 years ago
Rest of collapsed Florida apartment block to be demolished overnight
by Gianrigo MARLETTA SURFSIDE, United States (AFP) -- The remaining section of the collapsed apartment block in Surfside, Florida will…
3 years ago
Rescuers search for survivors in landslide-hit Japan town
by with Shingo ITO in Tokyo / Quentin TYBERGHIEN ATAMI, Japan (AFP) -- Rescuers in a Japanese holiday town hit…
3 years ago
Russia virus cases soar again as Delta strain sparks resurgence
by Anna SMOLCHENKO MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia on Sunday counted more than 25,000 new daily infections after a week…
3 years ago
Storm Elsa cuts through Caribbean after claiming three lives
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) -- Tropical storm Elsa battered Jamaica and Cuba with winds and rain Sunday after claiming at least…
3 years ago
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