August2018
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Ebola spreads to Congo city surrounded by rebels
Aug 24, 2018The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a city surrounded by rebels, creating challenges responders were “dreading,” the World Health Organization said Friday. One probable case and one suspected case have... -
Scott Morrison sworn in as new Australian PM after bitter coup
Aug 24, 2018Scott Morrison was sworn in as Australia’s seventh prime minister in 11 years Friday after a stunning party revolt against Malcolm Turnbull, which the new leader admitted had left the government “bruised and battered”. Former home... -
One year on, Rohingya refugees live in dire camps, facing an uncertain future and legal limbo
Aug 24, 2018One year since over 700,000 Rohingya refugees were forced to flee from Myanmar into Bangladesh, the denial of their legal status, coupled with unacceptable living conditions in haphazard makeshift camps, continues to trap refugees in a... -
Future of more than 500,000 Rohingya refugee children is in the balance
Aug 24, 2018More than half a million Rohingya refugee children in southern Bangladesh are being denied the chance of a proper education, and international efforts are urgently needed to prevent them falling prey to despair and frustration, UNICEF... -
England recall James Vince as Bairstow cover for fourth Test
Aug 24, 2018James Vince could make a return to England duty at his Hampshire home ground after being included in a 14-man squad announced Thursday for next week’s fourth Test against India at Southampton. Vince was included as... -
Climate change to impact desert ecosystems
Aug 24, 2018Changes in climate, especially a rising temperature and reduced precipitation, will influence the ecological stability in desert regions, according to the latest research from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Researchers of the CAS Shapotou Desert... -
King Virat Kohli back on top of the world
Aug 24, 2018India captain Virat Kohli has returned to the top of the International Cricket Council’s Test batting rankings following his man-of-the-match effort against England at Trent Bridge. The 29-year-old scored 97 and 103 and saw India beat... -
Strong typhoon hits flood-hit western Japan
Aug 24, 2018A strong typhoon slammed into western Japan on Thursday, with forecasters warning of heavy rains and landslides, including in areas hit by deadly flooding last month. Typhoon Cimaron made landfall in Tokushima prefecture around 9:00 pm...