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Greece launches rescue effort in flooded villages
AFP, Published on 07/09/2023
» VOLOS, greece - Greek emergency services on Thursday were trying to rescue potentially dozens of people from villages in a central region that has seen more rain in 24 hours than it normally sees in a year.
Major firms not doing enough to curb deforestation: report
AFP, Published on 15/02/2023
» PARIS - Many major global firms and financial institutions that directly or indirectly contribute to deforestation do not have any policies in place to protect forests, increasing the risk for catastrophic nature loss, a report said Wednesday.
Europe ramps up Covid vaccine drive for children
AFP, Published on 15/12/2021
» BERLIN: Several European nations started vaccinating children aged five to 11 against Covid-19 on Wednesday in an effort to contain a raging pandemic and keep schools open, while others are still deciding their approach.
After Belgian washout, Verstappen's home race could create heat
AFP, Published on 02/09/2021
» ZANDVOORT (NETHERLANDS) - Formula One hopes a return to "a proper old-school track" in the Netherlands this weekend can wipe away memories of last Sunday's farcical washout in Belgium.
European schools reopen with smaller classes, shorter lessons
AFP, Published on 28/08/2020
» MADRID - European nations are pushing ahead with reopening primary schools despite a rise in coronavirus cases, with smaller classes, shorter lessons and mask-wearing among the steps adopted to curb infections.
Harris under scrutiny for tough-on-crime prosecutor past
AFP, Published on 12/08/2020
» LOS ANGELES - While many will hail the choice of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate, the US senator from California has come under tough criticism -- but also been praised -- over her past work as a top prosecutor.
Japan wins virus fight by ignoring rulebook
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/05/2020
» TOKYO: Japan’s state of emergency is nearing its end with new cases of the coronavirus dwindling to mere dozens. It got there despite largely ignoring the default playbook.
Basic beginnings to global exposure: Formula One reaches 1000 races
AFP, Published on 09/04/2019
» SHANGHAI - From the first race at a converted World War II airbase in rural England to this weekend's 1,000th grand prix at the $240 million international circuit in Shanghai, Formula One has come a long way since it all began in 1950.