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Indonesia bans all syrup medicines after death of 99 children
The deaths of nearly 100 children in Indonesia have prompted the country to suspend sales of all syrup and liquid medication.
It comes just weeks after a cough syrup in The Gambia was linked to the deaths of nearly 70 children.…
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Ukraine energy situation ‘critical’ after attacks
Russian forces have again targeted Ukraine's energy facilities, leaving part of Kyiv and other cities with no power and water.
A presidential aide said the situation across Ukraine was now critical.
Prosecutors say two people were…
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Colombia drugs sentenced to 35 years
A court in New York has sentenced an infamous Colombian paramilitary leader and drug kingpin to 35 years in jail.
Daniel Rendón Herrera, better known as Don Mario, led the right-wing paramilitary group United Self-Defence Forces (AUC).…
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South Africa President scraps free electricity, water for ministers
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn controversial perks for cabinet ministers and their deputies that saw their homes supplied with free electricity and water.
The benefits caused a public outcry as they were…
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Advanced technologial tools critical to boosting crop production – NABDA D-G
Director-General of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Abdullah Mustapha, says it has become necessary to use advanced technological tools in crop production to increase yields.
Mustapha said this in an interview…
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Thousands call for Tunisian president to go
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Tunisia's capital to demonstrate against the president.
Parallel demonstrations by political movements who are deeply opposed to each other were held in Tunis.
Both groups denounced…
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First Ebola death confirmed in Ugandan capital
For the first time since Uganda’s Ebola outbreak began last month, a patient has died in the capital city Kampala, bringing the total number of deaths since last month to 19.
There are no known active cases in Kampala but this death is…
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Dubai royal ex-wife seeks UN custody battle help
Lawyers for the former wife of a member of Dubai's ruling family have lodged a request to the UN Human Rights Council.
They want the council to intervene with authorities in the UAE to ensure Zeynab Javadli and her children's safety.…
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All charges dropped in Serial podcast case
US prosecutors have dropped all charges against a Baltimore man whose case garnered worldwide attention through the hit true crime podcast Serial.
Adnan Syed served 23 years in prison after he was convicted of the murder of his…
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India: Tiger that killed nine people shot dead
Police in India have shot dead a tiger after it killed at least nine people in Champaran, Bihar state.
Dubbed the "man-eater of Champaran", the beast was killed after a hunt by around 200 police officers and district officials. Some…
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