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  Beijing (AFP) Dec 23, 2021 China shut down a city of 13 million people on Thursday in a bid to extinguish a tiny Covid-19 outbreak and chase its zero-case goal, as other nations around the globe battled huge infection surges driven by Omicron. Stock markets rose in Asia, following Wall Street's lead, partly due to preliminary studies from Britain indicating Omicron infections were less likely to result in hospitalisation compared with the Delta strain. The cautious optimism was also lifted by news that the US Food and Dr ... read more |
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Nigeria air strikes 'kill more than 100 jihadists'Kano, Nigeria (AFP) Dec 21, 2021 More than 100 jihadist fighters were killed in air strikes by the Nigerian military last week, security sources and residents told AFP on Tuesday. ... more  
'A little aid would help': Philippine typhoon survivors beg for foodSurigao City, Philippines (AFP) Dec 23, 2021 Jennifer Vetonio stands on a road in the southern Philippines begging for money and food from passing drivers. A week after Super Typhoon Rai destroyed her house, she has not received a scrap of government aid. ... more  
High temperatures hit GreenlandCopenhagen (AFP) Dec 22, 2021 Temperatures have soared in Greenland recently, the Danish Meteorological Institute said on Wednesday, in line with warming trends experts have linked to global warming. ... more  
Too many gorillas? The great apes' hunt for space in RwandaVolcanoes National Park, Rwanda (AFP) Dec 23, 2021 A huge male silverback gorilla nibbles on a tasty bamboo shoot before farting loudly, oblivious to his neighbours - farmers working fertile fields a stone's throw away. ... more |
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Robots to retrieve radioactive sandbags at Fukushima plant
Two people found after surviving Swedish avalanche 'A tsunami of tears': N. Macedonia buries victims of deadly nightclub fire Two people, helicopter presumed missing in Swedish avalanche Too much water: Gold rush, climate change submerge Bolivian village 'Miracle' as man survives seven hours under Norway avalanche Ecuador battles spreading oil slick, residents without water Japan begins its first dismantling of a commercial nuclear reactor At least 33 dead as tornadoes ravage central US At least 27 dead as tornadoes ravage central US |
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'A week of anxiety': Xi'an residents hunker down for city lockdownBeijing (AFP) Dec 23, 2021 Taking crucial exams in lockdown, adapting to home-schooling and cancelling family reunions - Xi'an residents are enduring a near-total city closure to curb a tiny outbreak, as China presses on with its zero-Covid strategy ahead of the Winter Olympics. ... more  
Tongans warned of acid rain after volcanic eruptionNuku'Alofa, Tonga (AFP) Dec 22, 2021 A toxic cloud spewing from an erupting volcano in Tonga could dump acid rainfall across the Pacific kingdom, potentially poisoning drinking water and damaging people's skin and eyes, emergency services have warned. ... more  
Sea turtles return to Thailand's shores during pandemicPhuket, Thailand (AFP) Dec 23, 2021 After laying eggs on a deserted Thai beach, a green sea turtle dives back into the turquoise-coloured waters of the Andaman Sea - a welcome sight for biologists who say the absence of tourists spurred the marine animal's return. ... more 
France jabs kids, Chinese city locks down as Omicron surgesParis (AFP) Dec 22, 2021 France started vaccinating children over five and China plunged a city into a strict lockdown Wednesday as governments scrambled to contain fresh virus surges driven by the Omicron variant. ... more 
Building on tradition: Iraqi labourer preserves calligraphic artRanya, Iraq (AFP) Dec 23, 2021 When he is not hauling concrete blocks on a construction site in northern Iraq, Jamal Hussein devotes his time to preserving the gentle art of Arabic calligraphy. ... more |
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Nepal's biggest stupa turns to biodegradable prayer flagsKathmandu (AFP) Dec 18, 2021 Nepal's largest stupa, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Tibetan Buddhism, was festooned with biodegradable prayer flags on Saturday after devotees replaced the more common synthetic version with a greener alternative. ... more  
Malaysia floods death toll rises to 27Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Dec 22, 2021 The death toll from Malaysia's worst floods in years rose to 27 on Wednesday, as a clean-up operation gathered pace and residents assessed the damage unleashed by the disaster. ... more  
Myanmar used helicopters in raid on anti-coup fighters; As UN calls for 'urgent access'Bangkok (AFP) Dec 20, 2021 Myanmar junta troops launched a helicopter raid on anti-coup fighters in a restive region, locals and a spokesman said Monday, as the military struggles to break resistance to its rule. ... more 
G7 condemns 'erosion' of democracy in Hong Kong pollsHong Kong (AFP) Dec 20, 2021 World powers on Monday condemned Hong's Kong tightly vetted legislature vote, saying rules imposed by Beijing that reduced directly elected seats and controlled who could stand had eroded democracy in the Chinese territory. ... more 
Germany considers relocating soldiers in Mali missionFrankfurt (AFP) Dec 19, 2021 Germany would not rule out transferring its military mission in Mali to another country if the danger is too great, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said Sunday. ... more |
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