Scientists say Ebola drug trials in the the Democratic Republic of the
Congo have saved more than 90% of patients, a significant breakthrough
in the fight against the disease.
The United Nations World Health Organization has been testing the new
medicine on patients since November.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Ethiopia to toughen laws on prostitution and begging
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Ethiopia is finalising a law that will toughen punishments for prostitution, begging and taking refuge in the streets.
It's estimated that 100,000 people in the capital are sex workers or beggars.
Coletta Wanjohi reoprts from Addis Ababa:
Ethiopia is finalising a law that will toughen punishments for prostitution, begging and taking refuge in the streets.
It's estimated that 100,000 people in the capital are sex workers or beggars.
Coletta Wanjohi reoprts from Addis Ababa:
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Bodies of lost S. Korean alpinists to return home
The bodies of two South Korean climbers who went missing ten years ago in the Himalayas will finally be coming home.
Bruce Harrison tells us more from Seoul.
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Areas near Notre-Dame to be decontaminates
Areas around the burnt-out Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris are going to be decontaminated of lead.
High concentrations of the chemical were blown into the sky when the building caught alight in April.
It follows an earlier effort to clean-up schools over health fears.
Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.
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Kremlin dismisses protest movement as ‘not significant’
A Kremlin spokesman says President Vladimir Putin has not commented on a wave of protests in Moscow because they aren't significant enough. For five weekends in a row, protests have been held in the Russian capital, with the latest round bringing in more than 50,000 people. Julia Chapman reports.
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US National Security Advisor UK talks on trade and security
John Bolton, the US national security advisor is in the UK for a second day of talks.
He is the most senior official from the Trump administration to visit the UK since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister and said the relationship is off to a 'roaring start'
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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2019 Hajj: Nigeria loses 9 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
At least 9 Nigerian pilgrims have lost their lives while performing the 2019 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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HK AIRPORT DISRUPTION CONTINUES
There's been fresh disruption at Hong Kong's international airport as pro-democracy protests continue there.
It comes as the territory's leader Carrie Lam warned of Hong Kong being pushed down a 'path of no return' if violent clashes at demonstrations continue.
Hong Kong's seen ten weeks of protests which started over a controversial extradition bill.
The demonstrations have developed into a broader pro-democracy movement and many protesters are also angry at their treatment by Hong Kong's police.
Our Beijing correspondent Patrick Fok says all eyes are on Beijing's response.
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It comes as the territory's leader Carrie Lam warned of Hong Kong being pushed down a 'path of no return' if violent clashes at demonstrations continue.
Hong Kong's seen ten weeks of protests which started over a controversial extradition bill.
The demonstrations have developed into a broader pro-democracy movement and many protesters are also angry at their treatment by Hong Kong's police.
Our Beijing correspondent Patrick Fok says all eyes are on Beijing's response.
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Germany remembers Berlin Wall victims
Fifty eight years ago, the government of the former East Germany built the Berlin Wall, dividing the city, and preventing its citizens from leaving the country.
Germany is marking the anniversary with a memorial to people who died trying to cross the border.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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AUSTRALIA: Sydney knife rampage update 1
A woman has been found dead inside an apartment in Sydney's CBD on the
same street a young man had earlier allegedly stabbed another woman and
attempted to stab others.
Arthur Stevens reports
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same street a young man had earlier allegedly stabbed another woman and
attempted to stab others.
Arthur Stevens reports
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US PRESIDENT 'LEARNS MUCH' FROM RUSSIAN ROCKET INCIDENT
The US president says the country is learning a lot from the recent deadly accident at a military testing range in Russia.
Five specialists were killed in a rocket explosion while they were working on a ship in a region in the far north-west of the country.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
Five specialists were killed in a rocket explosion while they were working on a ship in a region in the far north-west of the country.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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AUSTRALIA: Knife attack on the streets of Sydney
A young man has attempted to stab a number of people in Sydney's central
business district with one woman rushed to hospital covered in blood.
Arthur Stevens has details
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business district with one woman rushed to hospital covered in blood.
Arthur Stevens has details
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US Attorney General criticises Epstein prison
US Attorney General William Barr has criticised "serious irregularities" at the jail where the alleged sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was found dead on Saturday.
The New York Times reports one of the two people guarding Mr Epstein was not a full-fledged officer, and neither guard checked on Epstein's cell for several hours before he was discovered.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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The New York Times reports one of the two people guarding Mr Epstein was not a full-fledged officer, and neither guard checked on Epstein's cell for several hours before he was discovered.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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Monday, August 12, 2019
Trump Tightens Regulations for Immigrants on Benefits
Immigrants who are legally living in the United States but use government benefits such as Medicaid, housing support or food stamps will soon face tougher restrictions on their path to US citizenship.
The policy announced on Monday is part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce immigration figures.
Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more…
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The policy announced on Monday is part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce immigration figures.
Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more…
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Ethiopia works to get release of its nationals in S. Africa
Intro
At least 150 Ethiopians were arrested last week in Johannesburg, after being accused of engaging in illegal trade, according to the Ethiopia Ministry of Foreign Affairs .
Ethiopian authorities are working to secure their release.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Lawyers say Epstein victims will sue as investigations continue
Lawyers representing several women who claim to have been sexually
abused by Jeffrey Epstein say they will sue his estate.
The financier faced sex trafficking charges and was found dead in his
prison cell over the weekend.
U.S. Attorney General William Barr says there were serious
irregularities at the prison facility and promises a full inquest.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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abused by Jeffrey Epstein say they will sue his estate.
The financier faced sex trafficking charges and was found dead in his
prison cell over the weekend.
U.S. Attorney General William Barr says there were serious
irregularities at the prison facility and promises a full inquest.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US National Security hardliner in UK for talks
US National Security advisor John Bolton is in the UK for talks on Brexit, Iran and Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.
Relations between the Trump administration and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's new government are expected to be closer than they were under former Prime Minister Theresa May.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Nigeria government threaten to punish Tekno singer over controversial video
Nigeria government has vowed to sanction one of its young and fast rising musician Augustine Kelechi popularly known as "Tekno" for a public display of immorality while the singer produced his music video.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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French minister calls for Jeffrey Epstein investigation
France's gender equality minister is demanding an investigation into the activities of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in France.
It's alleged that he has links to people and property in France.
Mr Epstein took his own life on Saturday whilst on pre-trial detention in the US leaving many questions unanswered.
Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris.
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Rwanda offer African Migrants Home
Intro;
Rwanda has offered to take in hundreds of African migrants stranded in detention centers in North Africa
The move is part of concerted emergency efforts by humanitarian agencies and the European Union to stop the migration caravan.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala ...
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Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com Address: Regency Apartments & Suites, Plot 30, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala. (Uganda)
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