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Pakistan mosque suicide bombing death toll rises to 88
The death toll from a suicide bombing at a mosque in northwest Pakistan has risen to 88. One of the deadliest…
Somalia faces famine as US urges more donation
The first U.S. Cabinet member to visit Somalia since 2015 called on distracted donors to help a country facing…
Business
Lebanon devalues its currency by 90 percent, market rate is much lower
According to central bank governor Riad Salameh, Lebanon will adopt a new official exchange rate of 15,000 pounds…
Travel
Etihad Airways increases its frequency to Frankfurt
From May 1, Etihad Airways will increase its services to Frankfurt, Germany. There will be an additional four…
Health
African leaders commit to ending AIDS among children by 2030
At a meeting in Tanzania, 12 African countries pledged to end AIDS in children by 2030. The first ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children marked an invaluable step in ensuring that all boys and girls with HIV have…
Feds say Florida nursing schools sold 7,600 fake diplomas
A federal prosecutor has accused three nursing schools in Florida of selling more than 7,600 fake diplomas. According to the Department of Justice, individuals who purchased the fake degrees and transcripts were able to sit for the national…
60,000 Coronavirus deaths confirmed by China as WHO investigates
Beijing reported nearly 60,000 Coronavirus-related deaths since Dec. 8, prompting the WHO to urge China to keep releasing COVID-19 data. Beijing announced the death toll as the Communist Party abruptly dropped antivirus restrictions in…
Travelers should wear masks as a new COVID variant spreads – WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) officials recommended that countries consider recommending masks for passengers on long-haul flights given the rapid spread of the latest Omicron subvariant of COVID-19 in the United States. WHO and Europe…
Morocco bans arrivals from China because of a COVID outbreak
The Moroccan foreign ministry said on Saturday that Moroccans arriving from China, regardless of their nationality, will be prohibited from entering the country. This is in an effort to prevent any new waves of Coronavirus infections. A…
Sports
Djokovic tops ATP rankings, Sabalenka No. 2
The Australian Open championship returned Novak Djokovic to the top of the ATP rankings on Monday. During the…