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Ebola outbreak spreads to 3rd province in eastern Congo
Congo’s year-long Ebola outbreak has spread to a new province, with two cases, including one death, confirmed in South Kivu, according to the government health ministry.
Flights out of Hong Kong canceled again amid protests
Protesters severely crippled operations at Hong Kong’s international airport for a second day Tuesday, forcing authorities to cancel all remaining flights out of the city after demonstrators took over the terminals as part of their push for…
Sudan detains nine soldiers after protesters killed
Sudan’s military council spokesman said on Friday that nine soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the country’s most powerful paramilitary group, have been dismissed and detained in connection with the killing of protesters this…
Oklahoma Inmate Jailed for Nearly 30 Years Freed After Judge Rules He’s Innocent
An Oklahoma inmate who served more than 28 years behind bars was released from prison after a judge overturned his conviction for a 1991 murder.
Israeli Prime Minister’s wife Sara admits misusing public funds
The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted to misuse of state funds and will have to pay $15,000.
Harry and Meghan share picture of son Archie on Father’s Day
Prince Harry and Meghan posted today an adorable photograph of Archie in a touching tribute for Father's Day.
PAHO calls for blood donation systems to be strengthened to ensure 100% voluntary donations
In Latin America and the Caribbean, voluntary donation accounts for less than half of all blood supplies. For World Blood Donor Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling for countries to strengthen their voluntary, unpaid…
Taiwan’s Advances in Digital Healthcare
This year marks the 24th anniversary of Taiwan’s implementation of universal health coverage. Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) covers the full spectrum of essential and high-quality health services, from prevention and treatment to…
Taipei MRT and Airport MRT shut down temporarily after 6.1 earthquake
After a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit the east coast region of Hualien Thursday, Taipei City's entire Mass Rapid Transit system was closed down for inspections, which were completed to allow a resumption of services from 2:30 p.m.
Fire ravages soaring Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris left aghast
President Emmanuel Macron asked French citizens on Tuesday night to come together in the aftermath of the calamitous fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral and to move beyond the divisions that have wrenched the country during months of violent…
Trump to sign border security bill and declare emergency over wall
President Donald Trump will declare a national emergency to fund his planned border wall with Mexico, the White House says.
He is to sign a border security bill to avert a government shutdown - but also act to bypass Congress and use…
Brexit: Theresa May suffers fresh Commons defeat
Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered another Commons defeat after MPs voted down her approach to Brexit talks.
MPs voted by 303 to 258 - a majority of 45 - against a motion endorsing the government's negotiating strategy.
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INF nuclear treaty: Russia plans new missile systems after pullout
Russia says it is planning to develop new missile systems after both Russia and the US suspended their involvement in an arms control pact.
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty banned both countries from using short- and…
Man pleads not guilty to raping incapacitated patient
A nurse has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping an incapacitated woman who unexpectedly gave birth at a clinic where she was in his care.
Nathan Sutherland, 36, is accused of sexual assault and abuse of a vulnerable adult.
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Polar vortex claims eight lives as US cold snap continues
At least eight people have died in one of the worst cold snaps to hit the US Midwest in decades.
An Iowa student found dead outside a college building is among the victims.
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