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Seven killed in shootings at Northern California agricultural sites

Police in the United States (US) state of California said seven people were killed Monday in two related shootings at agricultural facilities.

Filipino confirmed dead in Lunar New Year massacre in Los Angeles

One Filipino was confirmed among the casualties in the Lunar New Year massacre in Monterey Park, California in the United States.

Poland considering sending tanks to Ukraine

Poland’s prime minister said Monday that Poland is building a coalition of countries ready to send German-made tanks to Ukraine even if Germany does not give formal permission for such transfers.

Japan to downgrade disease status of COVID-19

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday he will downgrade the status of COVID-19 in the next three months to a Class 5 disease, the same level as seasonal influenza, and will re-examine pandemic preventive measures such as mask wearing.

Peru closes Machu Picchu amid deadly protests in Lima

VOA News Peruvian security forces descended on the Lima campus of the National University of San Marcos Saturday where anti-government demonstrators were staying. Authorities say at least 100 people were arrested. A large...

23-year-old Chihuahua claims record for oldest dog in the world

A 23-year-old Chihuahua from Ohio, United States claimed the record for oldest living dog, the Guinness World Records announced Thursday, Jan. 19.

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