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US finally reopens land and air borders after 20 months

The United States reopens its land and air borders Monday to foreign visitors fully vaccinated against Covid-19, ending 20 months of restrictions on travel from around the globe that separated

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French PM Castex announces new steps to slow Omicron, …

WEBCastex also said France’s health pass for access to restaurants, cinemas and more would become a "vaccine pass" from January 15, if the draft bill is approved …

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Global Covid cases up 80% as new subvariant rises

WEBThe number of new Covid-19 cases reported worldwide rose by 80 percent in the last month, the World Health Organization said on Friday, days after designating a …

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In Philadelphia, skin-rotting drug ‘tranq’ invades a …

WEBDrug users in the Philadelphia neighbourhood of Kensington have increasingly been turning towards a drug called xylazine, or “tranq”, a veterinary …

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Is French healthcare the best in the world

WEBIn this episode of French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot check up on French healthcare. When it comes to healthcare, the French are …

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Health first, freedom second

WEBBack to homepage / Live news Health first, freedom second? How Covid is changing democracies. Paris (AFP) – From a litany of lockdowns to mandatory mask …

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Avoid ibuprofen for coronavirus symptoms, WHO says

WEBThe World Health Organization recommended Tuesday that people suffering COVID-19 symptoms avoid taking ibuprofen, after French officials warned that …

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Macron announces Covid-19 booster shot campaign for …

WEBCiting the World Health Organization, Macron said the fifth wave of Covid-19 has begun in Europe. The French president said the rising Covid-19 incidence rate, up …

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Health pass becomes 'vaccine pass': Details of France’s …

WEBThe current health pass will become a “vaccine pass” for those over 16 years old and tough penalties for fake passes are some of the new measures approved …

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Androcur: New French public health scandal over 'miracle' drug

WEBIn this Science segment, we look at the public health scandal surrounding a prescription drug called Androcur. First used in the 1980s to treat acne, hair loss or …

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Live: Israeli ground offensive in Rafah could result in ‘slaughter

WEBAn Israeli military offensive in Rafah would put the lives of hundreds of thousands of Gazans at risk and be a huge blow to the humanitarian operations in the …

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What we know so far about surging respiratory illnesses in China

WEBCases of respiratory illnesses have been surging in northern China, particularly among children, sparking speculation online of a new pandemic threat four …

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Chronic ills of France's Health Ministry: Entire system 'must be

WEBDelano D'Souza reports on the French government's years-long attempt to revitalize the healthcare sector. And while they are gaining some ground, the French …

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Extreme heat scorches Southeast Asia, bringing school closures …

WEBThe high temperatures were recorded just a day after the United Nations said Asia was the region that suffered the most disasters from climate and weather …

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Has the world gone mad

WEBMental health disorders are on the rise in every country in the world and could cost the global economy up to $16 trillion between 2010 and 2030 if a collective …

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WHO holds first traditional medicine summit

WEBNew Delhi (AFP) – The World Health Organization opened its first summit on traditional medicine on Thursday, with the group saying it was seeking to collect …

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Heatwave swells Asia's appetite for air-conditioning

WEBThailand has seen record power demand in recent weeks, as people retreat indoors to cooled homes or businesses. Air-conditioning is already responsible for the …

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Why India is still struggling to provide access to toilets

WEBNovember 19 is World Toilet Day, a crucial health issue in India. According to the World Bank, nearly 15 percent of the country's population does not have access to …

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Iran: Ayatollah Khamenei's health issues prompt fresh speculation …

WEBKhamenei, 83, has had serious health issues in the past, including in 2014 when he was treated for prostate cancer. The post of supreme leader is for life, and …

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French doctors vow to ‘disobey’ bill stripping undocumented …

WEBThe scheme has long been a favourite punching bag for critics on the right and far right, who accuse it of inciting illegal immigration – at a growing cost to French …

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Live: Hamas says delegation heading to Cairo for truce talks

WEBSummary: At least 34,622 Palestinians have been killed and an estimated 77,867 have been wounded in Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, according to the health …

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Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme …

WEBIssued on: 28/04/2024 - 12:29 Modified: 28/04/2024 - 12:27. A wave of exceptionally hot weather has blasted the region over the past week, sending the …

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Vietnam temperature records tumble as heatwave scorches

WEBThe mark is only slightly below the highest temperature ever recorded in Vietnam -- 44.2 C on May 7 last year. In all, 102 weather stations saw record highs in …

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About 200 bodies recovered from mass grave in Nasser hospital …

WEBGaza's Civil Defence agency said Monday that health workers had uncovered around 200 bodies over the past three days of people killed and buried by …

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‘Forever chemicals’: French MPs approve PFAS product ban

WEBMeanwhile the European Union is also considering a Europe-wide ban on PFAS from as early as 2026. (FRANCE 24 with AFP) French MPs on Thursday …

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Gaza ceasefire must be permanent, Hamas official says

WEBUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel plans on opening a major crossing to allow aid to flow into the hard-hit northern Gaza Strip. At least 34,568 …

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