Stories from AFP
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Coronavirus pandemic leaves Amazon more vulnerable than ever
Amazon, the world's largest tropical rainforest, is a vital resource in the race to curb climate change
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Silva determined to go out on a high
PSG defender wants to win Champions League with French giants before retiring
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Mexican president defends record as virus toll soars
Latin American nation recently overtook Britain to become third hardest-hit country in terms of total virus deaths
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Virus ban on Bollywood stars, crew over 65 overturned
Film body had petitioned the Bombay High Court to strike down the ban, arguing that it was ageist and unfair
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Asia markets hit by China-US tensions
US lawmakers' struggles to agree on stimulus further sour sentiments
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Trump order targets Chinese internet giants TikTok, WeChat
Trump signed executive orders giving Americans 45 days to stop doing business with the Chinese platforms
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Syria doctors fear virus spreading faster than clinics can test
Authorities in government-held areas have confirmed 999 cases including 48 deaths
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Mexico's coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000
Death toll far exceeds the range of between 6,000 and 30,000 projected by the government
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Afghan gathering to decide fate of 400 Taliban prisoners
Taliban has insisted it will not begin peace talks until all 5,000 prisoners are freed
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US pointman on Iran hard line quits
Brian Hook, considered one of the most powerful figures at State Department, decided to return to private sector
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