Thousands protest Covid restrictions in New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Thousands of demonstrators marched on the New Zealand parliament to protest against Covid-19 restrictions Tuesday,…
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Australia and Oceania
WATCH: Eagle News International – Nov. 3, 2021
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Flowers, cheers and tears as Australia’s border reopens
by Andrew LEESON Australia's international border reopened on Monday almost 600 days after a pandemic closure began, sparking emotional scenes…
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Australia approves vaccine booster shots for adults
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia on Wednesday authorized booster shots of Covid-19 vaccines for over-18s, with the third dose expected…
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New Zealand sets 90% vaccine target to end lockdown
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand set a 90-percent vaccination target Friday for scrapping lockdowns as Prime Minister Jacinda…
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Australia sets $1 million reward for missing four-year-old
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australian authorities on Thursday offered Aus$1 million (US$750,000) for information leading to the discovery of a…
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Melbourne eases months-long Covid lockdown restrictions
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- One of the world's most locked-down cities will reopen late Thursday, with Melbourne residents hoping this…
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Grapefruit-sized hailstones hit Australian town
BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) -- A tropical north Australian town has been pounded by "record-breaking" hailstones the size of mangoes or…
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New Zealand Covid cases hit record despite vaccination push
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand recorded its highest number of daily coronavirus cases since the start of the…
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Sydney to scrap quarantine, readies to welcome overseas visitors
by Andrew BEATTY SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Sydney will scrap all quarantine requirements for travellers from next month, officials said…
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