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Ebola outbreak: Liberian medical staff on national strike over risk fee

Liberian nurses and medical assistants are on national strike, as the Ebola epidemic continues in the country. The National Health…

10 years ago

Oscar Pistorius sentencing begins in Pretoria court

Oscar Pistorius has returned to Pretoria court for sentencing after being convicted of killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Oscar Pistorius,…

10 years ago

Bolivia elections 2014: President Evo Morales wins third term in office

Evo Morales is claiming a third term in office win in Bolivia’s presidential elections. "This win is a triumph for…

10 years ago

Ferguson October protests: At least 17 people arrested in St Louis

At least 17 people have been arrested in St Louis, Missouri, during a weekend of planned protests against police shootings.…

10 years ago

CDC: Texas hospital breach of protocol led to second US Ebola case

Dr. Tom Frieden, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has said a mistake was "clearly" made…

10 years ago

Cyclone Hudhud hits India prompting evacuation of 300,000 people

Cyclone Hudhud has hit the eastern Indian coast, causing extensive damage and prompting the evacuation of some 300,000 people. The…

10 years ago

Mexico: Iguala bodies not all of missing students

Mexican authorities say that some bodies found in shallow graves near the town of Iguala are not those of students…

10 years ago

Typhoon Vongfong causes flight cancelations and power cuts in Japan

Typhoon Vongfong brought heavy rain and fierce winds to the southern island of Okinawa, Japan, causing flight cancelations and power…

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Vladimir Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops stationed near Ukrainian border

President Vladimir Putin has ordered thousands of Russian troops stationed near the Ukrainian border to return to their bases, Russian…

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Syria: Kobane battle death toll hits 553 after less than a month

According to new reports, at least 553 people are said to have died in a month in the Kurdish town…

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