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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has grown to nearly 500 suspected cases and 116 deaths, the United Nations said Monday.
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American working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
A person from the U.S. has tested positive for Ebola in connection to the deadly outbreak in Congo and Uganda, the CDC announced Monday.
2 arrested after person breaks into Punch the monkey’s enclosure in Japan, zoo says
Two people were arrested in Japan after a person broke into the viral macaque Punch’s enclosure at a zoo outside of Tokyo, officials said
2 arrested after person breaks into Punch the monkey enclosure in Japan, zoo says
Two people were arrested in Japan after a person broke into the viral macaque Punch’s enclosure, according to the zoo
A trade boost and a new relationship status: U.S. touts modest China deals after summit’s good vibes
The stakes were high and the deals were modest, but President Donald Trump may have left China last week having laid solid groundwork with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — though a number of issues could still sour ties.
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U.S. issues travel bans as Ebola outbreak fuels global alarm
An Ebola outbreak in central Africa, which the World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern, is sparking increasing global alarm
Ebola outbreak fuels mounting global alarm as U.S. works to relocate affected Americans
An Ebola outbreak in central Africa, which the World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern, is sparking increasing global alarm
New Ebola outbreak fuels mounting global alarm as U.S. works to relocate affected Americans
There was increasing global alarm Monday over an Ebola virus outbreak in central Africa that the World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern
Pop star Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax fraud case
A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case, ordering the government to return more than 55 million euros ($64 million) in wrongly imposed fines and interest, a court document seen Monday by The Associated Press said
Trump says he called off a planned attack on Iran
President Donald Trump said he is calling off an attack on Iran planned for Tuesday because regional leaders had urged him to allow negotiations to continue and a “very acceptable” deal for the U.S. was at hand.
Trump says an attack on Iran planned for Tuesday is called off
President Donald Trump said Monday that he is calling off an attack on Iran planned for Tuesday because regional leaders had urged him to allow negotiations to continue and that a “very acceptable” deal for the U.S. was at hand
Trump warns Iran the ‘clock is ticking’ as new drone attacks hit UAE and Saudi Arabia
The “Clock is Ticking” for Iran, President Donald Trump has warned, as deadlocked diplomacy and new drone attacks against U.S. allies in the Gulf fueled fears of a renewed outbreak of war
Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ as new drone attacks hit U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia
The “Clock is Ticking” for Iran, President Donald Trump has warned, as deadlocked diplomacy and new drone attacks against U.S. allies in the Gulf fueled fears of a renewed outbreak of war
Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ as new drone attacks hit U.A.E and Saudi Arabia
The “Clock is Ticking” for Iran, President Donald Trump has warned, as deadlocked diplomacy and new drone attacks against U.S. allies in the Gulf fueled fears of a renewed outbreak of war
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands, ending long and deadly voyage
The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrived Monday in the Netherlands, ending a seven-week, 8,500 mile journey that was hit by up to 11 infections and three deaths from the rare disease
Humpback whale released in spectacular rescue effort, found dead off Denmark
A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal in a spectacular rescue effort, after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast, authorities said.
Taiwan gently pushes back on Trump’s warnings after China summit
Only the Taiwanese people can decide their future, Taiwan’s president said Sunday, after President Donald Trump appeared to raise doubts about long-standing U.S. policy on his trip to China
Sen. Lindsey Graham says status quo in the Strait of Hormuz is ‘hurting us all’
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sunday called for more U.S. military action in Iran, saying the ongoing stalemate in the war is “hurting us all.”
Train driver charged after crash in Bangkok kills 8
Thai police have charged a train driver with negligence after a crash on Saturday in central Bangkok in which a freight train collided with a public bus.
Train driver charged after crash in Bangkok, Thailand kills 8
Thai police have charged a train driver with negligence after a crash on Saturday in central Bangkok in which a freight train collided with a public bus.
Ukraine drones kill four in Russia; Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year
At least four people were killed, including three in the Moscow region, after Ukraine launched its biggest overnight drone attack on the Russian capital in more than a year, local officials said.
Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year
At least four people were killed, including three in the Moscow region, after Ukraine launched its biggest overnight drone attack on the Russian capital in more than a year, local officials said on Sunday.
Bulgaria wins the Eurovision Song Contest with Dara’s ‘Bangaranga’
Bulgaria triumphed at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, held amid controversy over Israel's continued participation. The win by Dara was an upset; her song, “Bangaranga,” is an upbeat dance-pop banger.
How the Middle East conflict is worsening Somalia’s slide into famine
Mustafe Denbil runs an agricultural shop and farm in northern Somalia, but three months after ordering fertilizer and pesticides, the supplies his business needs are still stranded in Dubai
Extremist Jewish settlers eye Gaza
Calls for Jewish settlements in Gaza are shifting toward the mainstream in Israel, with some groups advocating the wholesale ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Extremist Jewish settlers eye Gaza as they seek to expel Palestinians from enclave
Calls for Jewish settlements in Gaza are shifting toward the mainstream in Israel, with some groups advocating the wholesale ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Extremist Jewish settlers eye Gaza, seek to expel Palestinians from enclave
Calls for Jewish settlements in Gaza are shifting toward the mainstream in Israel, with some groups advocating the wholesale ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Bulgaria’s bombastic ‘Bangaranga’ pulls off shock Eurovision win amid camp and controversy
VIENNA — Bulgaria triumphed on Saturday night at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, held under the shadow of controversy over the continued participation of Israel
Bulgaria’s bombastic “Bangaranga” pulls off shock Eurovision win amid camp and controversy
VIENNA — Bulgaria triumphed on Saturday night at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, held under the shadow of controversy over the continued participation of Israel
Bulgaria wins the Eurovision Song Contest with Dara’s ‘Bangaranga’
Bulgaria triumphed on Saturday night at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, held under the shadow of controversy over the continued participation of Israel