March2023
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Children’s lives at risk in 11 countries across eastern and southern Africa as cholera cases peak
Mar 11, 2023Eleven countries in eastern and southern Africa are experiencing an extremely worrying cholera outbreak, with 67,822 cases and 1,788 estimated deaths. However, actual figures are likely higher as limitations in surveillance systems, underreporting, and stigma hampers... -
Meta is thinking about starting a possible Twitter rival
Mar 11, 2023The company that owns Facebook disclosed that it was developing a “text sharing” platform. It happens at a time when Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter is causing unheard-of turmoil. At a time when Twitter is experiencing... -
Tom Hanks receives 2 Razzies for his role in ‘Elvis’ biopic
Mar 11, 2023Tom Hanks, who won an Oscar for his performance as Elvis Presley’s manager in the biopic “Elvis,” won the Razzies’ worst supporting performer and worst screen combo awards on Saturday. Every year, the parody awards honor... -
Hamburg shooting sparks debate on Germany’s gun laws
Mar 11, 2023Following this week’s mass shooting at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in the northern city of Hamburg, a discussion has arisen in Germany regarding the efficacy of the nation’s gun control legislation. German national... -
Sprint king Kerley dominates 400m in Sydney
Mar 11, 2023Fred Kerley, a star sprinter for the United States, kept up his good start to the season by winning the 400m at the Sydney Track Classic on Saturday. The current 100-meter world champion, who also won... -
IAEA board backs Grossi as head for second term to 2027
Mar 11, 2023The 35-nation board of the UN nuclear watchdog announced on Friday that Rafael Grossi of Argentina had received their support for a second tenure as director general, through 2027. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA176 )’s... -
PM opens Bangladesh Business Summit 2023
Mar 11, 2023The “Bangladesh Business Conference 2023” was launched today by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to mark the Golden Jubilee of the FBCCI, the country’s top business organization. She served as the main guest at the opening of... -
Pfizer’s ZAVZPRET migraine nasal spray receives FDA approval
Mar 11, 2023ZAVZPRET (zavegepant), the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults, has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration... -
Canada bans aluminum, steel imports from Russia
Mar 11, 2023In an effort to prevent Moscow from receiving funds to support its conflict in Ukraine, Canada on Friday declared a ban on the importation of Russian steel and aluminum products. Almost $250 million Canadian ($180 million... -
UK announces two-decade clean energy plan
Mar 11, 2023In an effort to secure its energy sources and achieve a net-zero economy by the middle of the century, Britain on Friday unveiled a 20-year plan to capture carbon and commit to nuclear energy. According to...
