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Millions of people in Africa need food or medical aid to survive -- a task made even more demanding by the coronavirus pandemic
World
20.08.2024
Pandemic hits aid work in sub-Saharan Africa
The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has killed 2,276 people since August 2018
World
20.08.2024
DR Congo Ebola outbreak still international emergency: WHO
The World Health Organization issued its first guidance on coronavirus on January 10, and declared the outbreak a 'public health emergency of international concern' on January 30
World
20.08.2024
AU chief defends WHO from Trump's criticism
Washington signed a key deal with the Taliban in February that promised the withdrawal of US and foreign troops from Afghanistan by next summer, provided the militants start talks with Kabul and adhere to other guarantees, including a prisoner exchange
World
20.08.2024
Taliban set to release first prisoners in fragile Afghan exchange
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Beijing's coronavirus security measures are particularly strict
World 20.08.2024
Fearful of virus return, Beijing turns into virtual fortress
The Yanomami people live in remote areas of the Amazon and are known for their vulnerability to foreign diseases
World 20.08.2024
Coronavirus reaches Yanomami people in Amazon
Zoom has exploded in popularity as governments worldwide order people to stay home to fight the spread of the virus
World 20.08.2024
Singapore teachers drop Zoom after online class gatecrashed
Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman chairs a virtual meeting of G20 oil ministers in Riyadh
World 20.08.2024
Oil prices, virus, instability put Algeria on edge
After a nationwide lockdown in South Africa, five staff members at an animal shelter decided to move in to prevent the dogs, cats and horses from being abandoned
World 20.08.2024
Animal lovers move into shelter for S. African lockdown
Coffins are seen stacked high on a pick-up truck and trailer as it passes a hospital in Guayaquil, Ecuador
World 20.08.2024
Virus hit 'like a bomb' as toll rises in Ecuador's business capital
There are fears that coronavirus infections in South Asia could skyrocket and overwhelm shaky healthcare systems
World 20.08.2024
India extends world's biggest virus lockdown to May 3
South Koreans were still being asked to maintain social distancing
World 20.08.2024
South Korea ruling party wins parliamentary majority
Damage caused by Harold near Vanuatu's capital Port Vila is shown on April 7. The storm is now moving towards Fiji
World 20.08.2024
Monster storm gathers strength off Tonga
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