At least 6 killed in dust, snow storms in Mongolia

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At least six people were killed in heavy dust and snow storms that swept through Mongolia over the weekend, the country's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said Monday.  ...

3 civilians killed in bomb blasts in Afghanistan's Kabul

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At least three civilians were killed and 12 others wounded in two separate explosions in the Afghan capital Kabul, local police said. One blast occurred when an improvised...

Australia says working on travel bubble with Singapore

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Australia is "working with Singapore" to create a travel bubble between the two nations as early as July, officials said Sunday, in an effort to restart tourism and travel put...

2,000 flights cancelled in Denver as heavy snowstorm arrives

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(AP) More than 2,000 flights have been cancelled over the weekend at Denver International Airport as a major snowstorm strikes the region. The National Weather Service has issued...

Raccoons to snakes: Shanghai animal cafes expand to exotics

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  A baby raccoon to stroke while you sip your skinny latte? Or a snake to coil around you after your cappuccino? Forget dog or cat cafes, Shanghai's...

Brazil's ex-president Lula vaccinated against COVID-19

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Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received here on Saturday his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. "All the people want is to receive a vaccine...

Thailand halts AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination over blood clots reports

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Thailand announced Friday to temporarily halt the roll-out of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination after some European nations suspended the use of the vaccine due to concerns of blood clotting.     ...

Thailand suspends vaccine rollout as Biden eyes Independence Day

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Thailand on Friday joined several European nations in suspending the AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot fears, despite a range of health authorities around the world insisting it was safe. ...

China eyes record monopoly fine near $1 bn for Alibaba: report

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China is considering imposing a record fine of nearly $1 billion on e-commerce giant Alibaba for allegedly flouting monopoly rules, according to a report, as authorities continue to put the...

South Africa's Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies aged 72

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Goodwill Zwelithini, the controversial but revered king of the Zulus, South Africa's largest ethnic group, died Friday aged 72 after weeks in hospital for a diabetes-related illness, the royal...

UN chief urges concerted effort worldwide to end conflict

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged a concerted effort worldwide to end conflict.    "I urge all states to make ending conflict, not simply mitigating its impact,...

In message to China, Biden to meet Australia, India, Japan PMs

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US President Joe Biden will hold first-ever joint talks Friday with the leaders of Australia, India and Japan, boosting an emerging four-way alliance often cast as a bulwark against China. ...

China advances space cooperation in 2020: blue book

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China actively promoted international space cooperation in 2020, offering satellite exports and launches, cooperative research and application services to the world, according to a recent report on China's aerospace...

Nicaragua volcano blankets communities in ash

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The San Cristobal volcano, the highest in Nicaragua and one of its most active, spewed a cloud of ash Tuesday that blanketed the city of Chinandega and surrounding communities, a...

Brazil notches new daily Covid death record

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Brazil broke its record for new daily Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday with nearly 2,000 fatalities, as the pandemic overwhelms hospitals and vaccinations progress slowly. The Health Ministry reported...