Health Officials Warn Of Mystery Disease Spreading In Congo
World health officials are warning of a deadly, previously unknown disease rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s northwest …
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Stampedes In Nigeria Leave At Least 32 Dead During Christmas Food Distribution
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 …
Monkeypox: What You Need To Know About The Virus
Over the weekend, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox ― a viral illness that causes fever and rash ― a …
100 People Killed In Attacks On Villages By Suspected Islamist Militants In Niger
NIAMEY (Reuters) — One hundred people were killed on Saturday in attacks on two villages in western Niger, Prime Minister …
2020’s Newest Species Include ‘World’s Ugliest Orchid’
LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Orchids are not often called ugly, but that is how the Royal Botanic Gardens in …
Egyptian Man Finds Fortune Hunting Scorpions For Venom
CAIRO, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Several years ago, a young Egyptian man abandoned his degree in archaeology to hunt scorpions …
U.N. Warns 2021 Is Shaping Up To Be A Humanitarian Catastrophe
NEW YORK, Dec 4 (Reuters) – Next year is shaping up to be a humanitarian catastrophe and rich countries must …
Belgian Racing Pigeon Flies Past Record In Auction
KNESSELARE, Belgium, Nov 15 (Reuters) – A two-year-old Belgian racing pigeon called New Kim set a world record of 1.6 …
Europe Braces For Lengthy Battle With COVID-19 As Daily Infections Double In 10 Days
PARIS/MADRID, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Europe faces a lengthy battle against the coronavirus at least until mid-2021, France warned on …