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At least 81 dead, more than 1,000 missing in western Germany floods
The number of people who lost their lives in the heavy floods in the western part of Germany increased to…
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Member of Nigerian delegation hospitalized with COVID-19
A member of Nigerian Olympics delegation that arrived in Japan on Thursday was hospitalized with COVID-19, local TV Asahi reported…
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China’s GDP expands 12.7% in first half of 2021
The Chinese economy performed well in the first half of 2021, despite sporadic outbreaks of COVID-19, said an economist on…
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US inflation continues, weighing on world economy
The U.S. inflation rate is likely to continue to rise in the coming months, which will weigh on the global…
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Over 70 killed, 1300 arrested amid unrest in South Africa
The South African government on Wednesday sought to deploy around 25,000 troops to curb unrest, now in its sixth straight…
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Uganda to receive 647,010 doses of Pfizer vaccine
Uganda will this month receive some 647,010 doses of Pfizer vaccine from the World Health Organization COVAX facility to boost…
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Fresh state of emergency enforced in Tokyo casting shadow over upcoming Olympics Games
Japan’s capital Tokyo officially entered the fourth state of emergency on Monday due to surging cases of COVID-19. This came…
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Lack of COVID awareness at Euro final devastating, says WHO
A World Health Oorganisation (WHO) epidemiologist said she had been devastated to watch unmasked crowds singing and shouting at the…
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Jacob Zuma surrenders, begins 15-month jail term
South African former President Jacob Zuma turned himself in to police on Wednesday to begin 15 months in jail for…
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World leaders condemn Haiti President’s assassination, country declares state of emergency
The United States (U.S) White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has called the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise a…
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