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India battered by second Covid wave as virus imperils Olympics

By AFP News

Over 2.9 million people have died of Covid-19 around the world since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019.

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Pfizer CEO: Vaccine third dose 'likely' needed within 12 months

The pharmaceutical giant announced in February that it was testing a third dose of its vaccine to better combat the...

By AFP News

Brazil's Bolsonaro promises Biden to end deforestation, seeks financial help

In the 12 months to August 2020, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon increased 9.5 percent, destroying an area bigger...

By AFP News

EU to get 50 million Pfizer doses early as US prolongs J&J pause

Concerns over using the J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines have dampened hopes that mass immunizations will lead to a swift...

By Marc Burleigh, with Camille Bas-Wohlert in Copenhagen

Drug-resistant malaria gaining foothold in Africa: study

Evidence from the Mekong region has shown that once artemisinin resistance becomes prevalent, resistance to the partner...

By Marlowe Hood

Covid patients with sedentary habits more likely to die: study

They were also 73 percent more likely to require intensive care, and 2.5 times more likely to die due to the infection.

By Marlowe Hood

US pauses J&J vaccine in blow to global immunization drive

India -- which is experiencing a record surge in cases -- was given a boost as it authorized Russia's Sputnik V...

By Issam Ahmed

Japan to release treated Fukushima water into the sea: PM

The ALPS filtration process removes most radioactive elements from the water, but some remain, including tritium.

By AFP News

UK variant not linked to more serious infections: study

The research found however that the variant was associated with a higher viral load and reproduction rate than normal...

By AFP News

Pandemic hits 'critical point' as Europe deaths top one million

The coronavirus has already killed more than 2.9 million people and infected nearly 136 million across the world.

By AFP bureaus

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Climate change driving marine species poleward

By Marlowe Hood

Worldwide, about 1.3 billion people live in coastal tropical areas, many of which rely on fisheries for food.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis conducting a helicopter

Florida homes evacuated as wastewater leak risks 'catastrophic' flood

By Leila Macor

Governor Ron DeSantis on Saturday declared a state of emergency to free up funds to tackle the crisis.

Australia disaster: Fresh rain brings biggest flood in decades

By AFP News

Residents of official disaster zones are eligible for emergency government support payments of Aus$1,000 (US$770) per...

Health

India bans export of Covid-19 treatment drug remdesivir

By AFP News

The ban came as India's wealthiest state Maharashtra, which has been the main...

Pfizer seeks Covid vaccine authorization for 12-15 year olds in US

By AFP News

The BioNTech/Pfizer shot is based on new mRNA technology and was the first...

Covax backs AstraZeneca as vaccines reach 100 territories

By Robin Millard

The scheme is aiming to distribute enough doses to vaccinate up to 27 percent...

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The 4,049-foot La Soufriere, pictured in January

Power and water outages strike Saint Vincent after volcanic eruption

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India battered by second Covid wave as virus imperils Olympics

Pfizer CEO: Vaccine third dose 'likely' needed within 12 months

Brazil's Bolsonaro promises Biden to end deforestation, seeks financial help

EU to get 50 million Pfizer doses early as US prolongs J&J pause

Drug-resistant malaria gaining foothold in Africa: study

Covid patients with sedentary habits more likely to die: study

US pauses J&J vaccine in blow to global immunization drive

Japan to release treated Fukushima water into the sea: PM

UK variant not linked to more serious infections: study

Pandemic hits 'critical point' as Europe deaths top one million

Climate change driving marine species poleward

Florida homes evacuated as wastewater leak risks 'catastrophic' flood

Australia disaster: Fresh rain brings biggest flood in decades

India bans export of Covid-19 treatment drug remdesivir

Pfizer seeks Covid vaccine authorization for 12-15 year olds in US

Covax backs AstraZeneca as vaccines reach 100 territories

Elon Musk says no SpaceX Starship launch on Monday

Successful test for NASA's giant Moon rocket

Warp speed can become reality as spaceships can travel faster than light, says scientist