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1.4KBig StoryFight erupts in parliament over coalition bill
The speaker suspended the session briefly after the chaotic scenes, which saw at least two rival MPs exchange blows, according to images...
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1.1KCOVID-19WHO worried for health systems over Covid cases ‘tsunami’
A “tsunami” of Omicron and Delta Covid-19 cases will pile pressure on health systems already being stretched to their limits, the World...
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1.3KAfricaDeath toll from DRC suicide attack up to 7
The death toll from the suicide attack in the eastern city of Beni, on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern border with...
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1.1KAfrica
Deadly suicide bomb attack at bar in eastern DRC
At least six people have died and several others injured in an explosion in Beni in eastern regions of the Democratic Republic...
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867COVID-19WHO chief says 2022 must be year ‘we end the pandemic’
The world must pull together and make the difficult choices needed to end the Covid-19 pandemic within the next year, WHO chief...
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977COVID-19
Omicron spreading at unprecedented rate – WHO
The World Health Organization warned Tuesday that the new coronavirus variant Omicron was spreading at an unprecedented rate and was likely already...
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1.5KAfricaKoffi Olomide sentenced in France over dancers’ kidnapping
Congolese singer Koffi Olomide has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for the kidnapping of his former dancers. But the sentence was...
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1.0KCOVID-19One dead from Omicron as UK boosts response
Britain on Monday confirmed what is thought to be the first confirmed death after infection with the Omicron variant, as the country...
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882Latest NewsAt least 53 migrants killed in Mexico road accident
At least 53 migrants were killed Thursday in Mexico after the truck they were hiding in hit a retaining wall and overturned...
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1.6KBig StoryPope: Sex outside marriage is not serious sin
Pope Francis urged caution on Monday in the “interpretation” of a damning report into child sexual abuse by French Catholic clergy, saying...
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1.2KCOVID-19Omicron variant ‘almost certainly’ not more severe than Delta – Top US Scientist
Top US scientist Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that while it would take weeks to judge the severity of the new Covid-19 variant...
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813AfricaGlobal concern grows as more countries confirm new Omicron Covid-19 variant cases
New cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been detected around the world, with two cases reported in Australia, as more countries try...
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960AfricaLibya election body rejects Gaddafi son’s presidential bid
Both presidential and legislative polls had been slated for December 24, but in early October parliament split the dates of the votes,...
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948Big StoryIslamic State claims responsibility for Twin Bomb Blasts in Kampala
AGENCIES: The Islamic State (IS) on Tuesday claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombings in the Ugandan capital Kampala that killed three people...
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681COVID-19WHO warns of massive syringe shortfall in 2022
The World Health Organization warned Tuesday there could be a shortfall of up to two billion syringes in 2022, which threatens to...
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655AfricaEthiopia rebels to ‘join forces’ to overthrow Abiy government
ADIS-ABABA, ETHIOPIA: Nine rebel groups battling Ethiopia’s government will “collaborate and join forces” Friday, they said in a statement announcing the alliance,...
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740AfricaPfizer says Covid pill 89% effective against severe disease
Pfizer's is the second anti-Covid pill after that of Merck, which is actually an influenza medicine rebranded to fight the coronavirus. Pfizer's...
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1.1KAfricaGarang’s son Mabior meets President Salva Kiir
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN: The son of late South Sudanese revolution leader John Garang met President Salva Kiir on Monday, in what was...
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877AfricaEthiopia declares nationwide emergency as rebels advance
ADIS-ABABA, ETHIOPIA: Ethiopia’s cabinet on Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency after Tigrayan rebels seized two crucial towns in an apparent...
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758AfricaWorld Bank suspends aid to Sudan after military coup
The World Bank said Wednesday it has suspended aid to Sudan following the military takeover that deposed the prime minister. “I am...
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890NewsFormer South Korean president Roh Tae-woo dies
AFP NEWS: Former South Korean president and general Roh Tae-woo, who was instrumental in crushing the Gwangju Uprising at a cost of...
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932AfricaSoldiers storm Sudan TV and radio headquarters, detain staff
KHARTOUM, SUDAN: Soldiers stormed the headquarters of Sudan’s state broadcaster and detained some employees on Monday, the information ministry said, as part...
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849AfricaSouth Africa’s Zuma makes first public showing since parole
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: Forer South Africa president Mr. Jacob Zuma on Thursday made his first public appearance since his release from prison...
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653AfricaDR Congo starts Ebola vaccinations in east of country
KINSHASHA, DRC: Vaccination against the deadly Ebola disease began on Wednesday in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern city of Beni, the...