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South Africa's new coronavirus cases surge to record levels 04 Jul 2021 - 09:15 pm

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's resurgence of COVID-19 is setting record numbers of new daily cases, centered in Johannesburg and driven by the delta...

US ready to deploy booster shots if needed, Biden aide says 04 Jul 2021 - 08:54 pm

The U.S. government is ready to deploy booster shots if scientists and health officials determine they’re needed in the fight against Covid-19, White...

Luxembourg Premier Bettel hospitalized after Covid diagnosis 04 Jul 2021 - 08:25 pm

Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel was admitted to hospital on Sunday, a week after testing positive for Covid-19. The premier’s positive test came...

Abu Dhabi updates COVID travel procedures 04 Jul 2021 - 08:17 pm

Citizens and residents of Abu Dhabi arriving in the emirate from abroad will have to take two coronavirus PCR tests, on arrival and...

Tropical Storm Elsa brings more heavy rain to Jamaica, parts of Cuba 04 Jul 2021 - 07:38 pm

KINGSTON - Tropical Storm Elsa on Sunday brought more heavy rain to Jamaica, flooding parts of the Caribbean island nation, while the weather...

Collapsed Florida condo to be demolished with explosives as storm approaches 04 Jul 2021 - 07:32 pm

SURFSIDE, Fla - Preparations for demolition work were underway on Sunday ahead of the possible arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa at the partially...

Europe in vaccination race against COVID-19's delta variant 04 Jul 2021 - 04:57 pm

LISBON, Portugal: Countries across Europe are scrambling to accelerate coronavirus vaccinations and outpace the spread of the more infectious delta variant, in a...

Biden sees virus ‘independence,’ but COVID takes no holiday 04 Jul 2021 - 04:17 pm

WASHINGTON: After nearly six months in office, grappling with a pandemic every step of that way, President Joe Biden was determined to party....

Four dead from devastating Cyprus forest fire 04 Jul 2021 - 03:08 pm

NICOSIA: Four people were found dead on Sunday as a huge fire raged for a second day in Cyprus, razing tracts of forest...

Face masks to become a personal choice in England, minister says 04 Jul 2021 - 02:51 pm

LONDON: The wearing of face coverings in England will become a personal choice and the data that will determine if lockdown restrictions can...

Philippine military plane crashes, 31 dead, 50 rescued 04 Jul 2021 - 02:22 pm

MANILA, Philippines: A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops crashed in a southern province while landing Sunday, killing at least 29...

UAE approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use 04 Jul 2021 - 02:14 pm

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has approved Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, the fifth vaccine to receive such approval by the...

Bulgaria considers incentives to boost COVID-19 vaccinations 04 Jul 2021 - 02:05 pm

SOFIA: Bulgaria is considering offering incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, interim Prime Minister Stefan Yanev said on Sunday. Bulgaria...

Biden White House serves up burgers, nostalgia for July Fourth 04 Jul 2021 - 01:49 pm

U.S. President Joe Biden will mark the nation's 245th birthday on Sunday with a traditional celebration looking forward to a rebound from the...

Philippines warns Taal Volcano may erupt as gas emissions surge 04 Jul 2021 - 01:30 pm

The Philippines’ volcanology agency warned that the Taal volano may erupt anytime, flagging record volumes of gas emissions, localized quakes, and rumblings from...

Indonesia ramps up oxygen output after dozens die amid scarcity 04 Jul 2021 - 12:55 pm

JAKARTA: Indonesia has ordered oxygen makers to prioritise medical needs amid growing demand from COVID-19 patients, the government said on Sunday, following more...

At least 17 killed in Philippines troop plane crash 04 Jul 2021 - 10:49 am

MANILA: At least 17 people were killed when a Philippines Air Force plane carrying troops crashed on landing in the south of the...

Japan rescue work continues after deadly landslides, 20 missing: Kyodo 04 Jul 2021 - 10:22 am

TOKYO: Rain hampered Japanese rescuers seeking 20 missing people on Sunday after landslides triggered by torrential rains hit the central city of Atami,...