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France hits 20 million milestone in Covid vaccination drive

PARIS, France (AFP) -- France reached its target of injecting 20 million initial doses of coronavirus vaccines Saturday, days ahead…

Brazil struggles to vaccinate as Covid toll spirals

by Louis GENOT RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Four months into a Covid-19 vaccination campaign marred by shortages and…

Japanese journalist to be deported from Myanmar

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- A Japanese journalist arrested while covering the aftermath of the Myanmar coup is to be deported,…

Most Asian markets lifted by recovery optimism

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most markets across Asia rose Thursday as investors welcomed a strong jobs report from the…

Fresh Covid case puts New Zealand-Australia travel bubble at risk

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand's fledgling quarantine-free travel arrangement with Western Australia faced disruption for the second time…

Iraqis blame hospital fire on mismanagement and corruption

by Sarah Benhaida and Ammar Karim BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- The death of over 80 people in a Baghdad Covid-19…

Chad’s president Deby dies after fighting rebels on battlefield: army

N'DJAMENA, Chad (AFP) -- Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno has died on the battlefield after three decades in power, the…

Nepal hit by worst wildfires in almost a decade

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AFP) -- Nepal is experiencing its worst fire season in almost a decade, officials said Tuesday, as huge…

Triple-doubles for Harden, Westbrook deliver NBA wins

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Washington's Russell Westbrook and Brooklyn's James Harden delivered impressive triple-doubles on Monday, sparking their clubs…

Marawi mayor contracts COVID-19

(Eagle News) -- Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement posted on the city's Facebook…

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