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South Africa on high alert following mpox declared public health emergency of int'l concern

Aug 17, 2024

Johannesburg [South Africa], August 17: Following the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) this week, South Africa's National Department of Health urged travelers, especially those from mpox-endemic countries, to cooperate with health officials at all ports of entry.
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Zambia to extend power cuts to 17 hours

Aug 17, 2024

Lusaka [Zambia], August 17: The Zambian government said Friday that it plans to increase the hours for power cuts from the current 14 hours daily to 17 hours due to increased low water levels for power generation.

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Hamas supports UN truce call to vaccinate children against polio

Aug 17, 2024

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Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for deadly suicide attack in S. Yemen

Aug 17, 2024

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Israeli fighting in Gaza ended: state media

Aug 17, 2024

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Nordic ministers discuss migration challenges, security concerns

Aug 17, 2024

Oslo [Norway], August 17: Nordic ministers responsible for migration and immigration convened in Rosendal, western Norway on Thursday and Friday to address issues related to asylum and migration in the...
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Experts say mpox epidemic is low-risk in Europe despite new variant

Aug 17, 2024

Helsinki [Finland], August 17: Europe will probably see more imported cases of mpox caused by the Clade I virus currently circulating in Africa, however, the likelihood of sustained transmission in...
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Czech Republic, Slovakia agree on cooperation in medicines policy

Aug 17, 2024

Prague [Czech Republic], August 17: Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Valek and his Slovak counterpart Zuzana Dolinkova signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday to enhance cooperation in medicines policy and...
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China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand agree to step up joint efforts to combat cross-border crimes

Aug 17, 2024
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Ukraine collapses bridge in Kursk, accused of plotting to attack nuclear facility with dirty bomb

Aug 17, 2024
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WFP welcomes opening of Adra border crossing from Chad to Sudan

Aug 17, 2024
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Biden urges support for Gaza ceasefire efforts

Aug 17, 2024
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Harris vows to cut costs, build homes, lower taxes

Aug 17, 2024
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Kremlin accuses the West of helping Ukraine attack Russia

Aug 17, 2024
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EU public health body raises mpox risk alert level

Aug 17, 2024
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Philippines poverty rate at 15.5% in 2023

Aug 16, 2024
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Biden, Harris celebrate medicare drug price cuts

Aug 16, 2024
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WHO confirms first mpox case outside Africa

Aug 16, 2024
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US wants 'El Mayo' tried in Brooklyn

Aug 16, 2024
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US backs Australia's, UK's export controls in AUKUS

Aug 16, 2024
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Trump tackles Harris' economic record at rambling press conference

Aug 16, 2024
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Kim and Putin pledge stronger ties on Korean Liberation day

Aug 16, 2024
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Gaza ceasefire talks extended amid rising death toll

Aug 16, 2024
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Record 39 candidates to run in Sri Lanka's presidential election

Aug 16, 2024
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Columbia University president Shafik resigns after Gaza protests

Aug 16, 2024
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Two pilots killed in France as military jets crash mid-flight, says air force

Aug 16, 2024