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Ebola spread in DR Congo ‘deeply alarming’, MSF warns

KINSHAHSA – The rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has created a “deeply alarming” situation, the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned.

#DRCongo #Ebola

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Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west

ABUJA – A retired senior Nigerian military officer and his wife have been kidnapped by armed men in north-west Nigeria, the army has confirmed.

#Nigeria #Abduction

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Blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

NAYPYIDAW – An explosion has killed at least 55 people and wounded dozens more in a village in a region of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, under insurgent control, the BBC has been told.

#Myanmar #MyanmarBlast

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More Americans eye Canadian citizenship as rules widen

WASHINGTON – While US-Canadian relations have frayed under U.

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Five killed in China mine collapse days after tragic Shanxi mine disaster

YUNNAN – A latest tragic news report reveals a mine shaft collapse during an illegal mining operation in southwestern China’s Yunnan Province has killed five people and injured one, state media reported on Sunday.

#China #MineCollapse

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Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered

WASHINGTON – The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the US state of Washington climbed to 11 as crews recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, authorities said on Saturday.

#Washington #ChemicalAccident

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Oman swelters as midday work ban takes effect

MUSCAT – Oman’s Ministry of Labour has warned companies of strict penalties for violating the annual midday work ban, which comes into effect on June 1.

#Oman #Heatwave

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Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France

PARIS – A total of 219 people have been injured in clashes between football fans and police across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final against Arsenal.

#France #ChampionsLeague #Riots

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Meteor fireball triggered loud boom across New England, NASA confirms

HOUSTON – A bright fireball streaked across parts of New England in the US on Saturday afternoon, accompanied by a loud boom, after a meteor broke apart high in the atmosphere, NASA said citing satellite imagery.

#NASA #NewEngland #Meteor

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Tribute paid to playback singer and actor Inayat Hussain Bhatti

ISLAMABAD – The 27th death anniversary of renowned playback singer and actor Inayat Hussain Bhatti was observed with reverence and respect as fans, fellow artists, and cultural figures paid tribute to his extraordinary artistic achievements and la…

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