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Switzerland: land of languages, neutrality, farmers and pharma
AFP, Published on 22/10/2023
» GENEVA - A land renowned for cheese, chocolate and banks, Switzerland, nestled in the heart of Europe, held its general election on Sunday.
In Mexican jungle, scientists prepare for future pandemics
AFP, Published on 07/04/2023
» TZUCACAB (MEXICO) - As night fell in Mexico's Yucatan jungle, veterinarian Omar Garcia extracted blood and fluids from a bat as part of an investigation aimed at preventing the next potential pandemic.
Iran warns France over 'insulting' Khamenei cartoons
AFP, Published on 05/01/2023
» PARIS - Iran warned France on Wednesday of consequences after satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo published cartoons depicting supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that Tehran deemed to be insulting.
As rumours swirl, Pope Francis names new cardinals
AFP, Published on 25/08/2022
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, who recently raised the possibility of retiring due to his declining health, will create 20 new cardinals on Saturday -- many of whom could one day choose his successor.
Future king William's influence grows as he hits 40
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» LONDON: Prince William's 40th birthday this week marks a significant milestone for the future king, who is rapidly stamping his authority on the British royal family by plotting a course between tradition and modernity.
St Patrick's Day returns to Ireland after two-year hiatus
AFP, Published on 17/03/2022
» DUBLIN: Hundreds of thousands of Irish and international visitors were to celebrate St Patrick's Day in Ireland on Thursday after a two-year pause in festivities due to the coronavirus.
A year of Covid jabs, but treatments lag behind
AFP, Published on 03/12/2021
» PARIS: After a year of vaccines aimed at preventing Covid, treatments for people infected with the virus are few, with most restricted to hospital use and extremely pricey.
Foreigners join China's livestream sales army
AFP, Published on 08/11/2020
» BEIJING - Late at night, Lalo Lopez heads to a small Shanghai studio for a livestream, punting Chinese products from cycling shorts to vacuum cleaners to Spanish speakers around the world.
Europe hits 6m cases as Scotland, Brussels shut bars
AFP, Published on 08/10/2020
» PARIS - With Europe topping six million coronavirus cases, Scotland and Brussels became the latest to introduce curbs on alcohol consumption Wednesday, while experts detailed the hugely divergent consequences of the pandemic for the world's richest and poorest.
Struggle for Tour de France victory enters end game
AFP, Published on 18/09/2020
» LA ROCHE-SUR-FORON (FRANCE) - With three days of action still to unfold on the world's greatest cycling race ample opportunity remains for the fabled yellow, green, white and polka dot jerseys to be won or lost in the fascinating multi-faceted 21-stage contest.