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5,860 new cases take Mexico’s virus toll past 1 million

Daily tests will be increased to 10,000, says capital’s mayor

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Two rockets fired from Gaza, says Israel

There are no immediate reports of damage or civilians wounded

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15 kids among Nigeria boat capsize fatalities

Other 3 victims are male youth aged between 20 and 30

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Rockets from Ethiopia’s Tigray hit Eritrea capital

Diplomat says reports indicate several missiles ‘hit near the airport’

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255 rescued migrants land in Sicily

184 adults, 71 minors will undergo quarantine to ensure they aren’t carrying Covid-19

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Trump loyalists mount last stand in Washington

Die-hard supporters chant ‘four more years’, blame fraud for election defeat

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IS claims deadly attack on Burkina Faso troops

Latest bout of violence comes ahead of presidential, legislative elections on November 22

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10 coronavirus patients die in Romania hospital blaze

Doctor on duty, who tried to help victims, suffers second- and third-degree burns to 80% of his body

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Iraq Olympic Committee elects new president

Former treasurer Sarmad Abdelilah gets 19 votes to outgoing president Raad Hammoudi’s 17

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Greece shuts schools, nurseries as virus deaths breach 1,000

Daily number of Covid-19 fatalities in country has quadrupled since late last month

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More than 1.3 mil Covid-19 deaths worldwide: AFP

However, World Health Organisation expert warns disinformation on Covid-19 vaccines could cause public distrust

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Tiktok granted 15-day extension to reach deal with US buyers

Ban is 'pure paranoia', says senior researcher

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Australia cancels PNG visit amid leadership challenge

Political turmoil in Papua New Guinea upends Prime Minister Scott Morrison's travel plans