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Second Ebola vaccine to be introduced in DRC in mid-October: WHO
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are to introduce a second Ebola vaccine next month, the World Health Organization said Monday.
2 women wounded in shooting on South Carolina State campus
Authorities say two women walking to a residence hall were wounded in their legs in a shooting on the campus of South Carolina State University.
UN General Assembly General Debate to embrace many global challenges
This year's UN General Assembly General Debate comes as the world faces a losing battle with climate change, a threat to timely attaining the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Indonesia blames Boeing's 737 Max design, oversight on Lion Air crash
Indonesian investigators have found that design and oversight lapses are to be blamed for the crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet in October 2018, according to a draft report revealed on Sunday by the Wall Street Journal.
United Auto Workers strike against GM may be headed to day 8
A strike against General Motors by 49,000 auto workers appears headed to an eighth day.
Israeli Arab parties back Gantz for PM in break with precedent
Israeli Arab political parties broke with longstanding precedent Sunday and endorsed ex-military chief Benny Gantz for prime minister following last week's elections.
World leaders feel the heat in upcoming climate summit
Saying humanity is waging war with the planet, the head of the United Nations isn't planning to let just any world leader speak about climate change at Monday's special "action summit."
Boris Johnson heads to UN, urging world to see beyond Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson headed for the United Nations in New York on Sunday to argue that post-Brexit Britain will be a dynamic world power taking the lead on tackling climate change and an unstable Middle East. But he and his country face some big hurdles.
Nobel laureate starts fund for survivors of sexual violence
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning surgeon whose hospital in war-torn Congo has treated over 50,000 victims of sexual violence has launched a fund with the goal of providing reparations for survivors of conflicts around the world.
UK travel giant Thomas Cook collapses, stranding tourists
British travel giant Thomas Cook declared bankruptcy on Monday after failing to reach a last-ditch rescue deal.
WHO urges countries to spend at least 1 pct more of GDP on primary health care
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday urged all countries to increase spending on primary healthcare by at least one percent of their GDP, so as to meet health targets agreed in 2015.
Israeli president begins talks to pick Israel's next PM
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin began on Sunday consultations with all elected parties before he decides the person who will be tasked with forming Israel's next government amid post-election political stalemate.
Trump joins India's Modi at Houston rally amid tensions in Kashmir
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday shared a stage with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a large group of Indian-American community, as the situation remains intense over Kashmir.
Brexit differences dominate first day of Labor Party's annual conference
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Britain's Labor Party voted Sunday in favor of a statement outlining how the party would delay a decision on whether to back Britain staying in the European Union.
Iran releases seized British oil tanker
Iran released British oil tanker, the Stena Impero, detained in the Strait of Hormuz in July for "maritime violations," Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.
UN agency: Tanzania not sharing details on Ebola-like cases
The World Health Organization has issued an unusual statement raising questions about whether Tanzania is covering up possible cases of the deadly Ebola virus.
EU is "in no way responsible" for Brexit consequences, Juncker says
The European Union is "in no way responsible" for the consequences of Brexit, and the bloc should not be held accountable for what is a "British decision," European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said.
26 killed, 19 injured in Pakistan bus crash
At least 26 people were killed and 19 others injured when a passenger bus crashed into a hill in northern Pakistan on Sunday, a local police officer said.
Foreign forces raise Gulf 'insecurity': Iran's Rouhani
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that the presence of foreign forces creates "insecurity" in the Gulf, after the US ordered the deployment of more troops to the region.
Violent clashes kill 18 in Libya's Tripoli
A total of 18 people were killed and dozens injured in violent clashes here on Saturday between Libya's UN-backed government forces and the east-based rebel army, according to military sources of both sides.