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More Than 40 Million Coronavirus Cases Worldwide: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 19, 2020

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide passed 40 million on Monday, according to an AFP tally at 0715 GMT based on official sources.

Global Coronavirus Death Count Tops 1.1 Million

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 16, 2020

The total number of declared deaths from the new coronavirus has topped 1.1 million around the world, according to an AFP tally from official sources at 1500 GMT Friday.

Historic Armenian Cathedral Damaged In Karabakh Shelling

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 8, 2020

Armenia said Thursday that Azerbaijani forces had shelled a historic cathedral in Nagorno-Karabakh's city of Shusha, where AFP journalists saw the church had suffered serious damage.

Paris Attack Accused Charged With Attempted Terrorist Killings: Officials

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 30, 2020

The man who injured two people in meat cleaver attack in Paris last week has been charged with "attempted murder with relation to a terrorist enterprise," French anti-terrorist prosecutors told AFP on Tuesday.

Global Coronavirus Deaths Cross 1 Million Mark: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 28, 2020

More than one million deaths from the novel coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it emerged in China in December 2019, according to an AFP tally based on official sources at 2230 GMT Sunday.

David Attenborough Sets Record for Fastest to 1 Million Instagram Followers, Hits Milestone in Under 5 Hours

Gadgets 360 Staff With Inputs From AFP | Saturday September 26, 2020

British television naturalist David Attenborough joined Instagram on Thursday at the age of 94, quickly racking up more than one million followers in his first few hours - in record time in fact.

Thai Temples Get Quirkier For Tourists With Dragons And Dungeons

Chon Buri, AFP | Tuesday September 15, 2020

Thailand has quirkier counterparts to their solemn worship houses and pagodas, which double as tourist attractions.

Germany Plans To Take In 1,500 Refugees From Greek Islands

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 15, 2020

Germany plans to take in 1,500 migrants currently taking shelter on Greek islands, government sources told AFP, in addition to around 150 unaccompanied minors from the burnt-out Moria camp.

Huge Dust Cloud Engulfs Buildings As Turkey Capital Hit By Freak Sandstorm

World News | AFP | Sunday September 13, 2020

A freak sandstorm hit Ankara on Saturday, the Turkish capital's mayor said, as officials said six people were injured after strong winds.

Huge Fire At Beirut Port Weeks After Deadly Blast

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 10, 2020

A huge fire raged in Beirut port on Thursday, AFP correspondents said, sparking alarm among Lebanese still reeling from a deadly dockside explosion that disfigured the capital last month.

Asian Football Confederation Advised To Cancel AFC Cup 2020: Official

Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 10, 2020

The Asian Football Confederation has been advised to cancel this year's AFC Cup due to the rising coronavirus cases in Asia.

All 25 Suspects In Beirut Blast Probe In Custody: Judicial Source

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 1, 2020

All 25 suspects identified by a probe into the devastating August 4 Beirut explosion are now in the custody of Lebanese authorities, a judicial source told AFP on Tuesday.

First Commercial Flight Between UAE-Israel Takes Off Following Peace Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 31, 2020

The first direct commercial flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates took off Monday from Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, AFP journalists on the ground reported.

Global Coronavirus Cases Pass 25 Million-Mark: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 30, 2020

More than 25 million coronavirus cases have been confirmed worldwide, according to an AFP tally of official sources on Sunday at around 0430 GMT.

India Passes 35 Lakh Coronavirus Cases, Sees New Global Record: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Parimal Kumar, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Sunday August 30, 2020

A record surge of 78,761 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours took India's Covid tally past 35 lakh, the Union Health Ministry said this morning. This is the highest single-day jump in Covid infections reported by any country since the beginning of the pandemic. The US set the previous record on July 17 with 77,638 daily cases, according to...