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CDC says there had been 87 reported deaths in the DRC and one in Uganda
18 May 2026,·49 mins
Congolese health officials have been visiting Ituri, the centre of the outbreak
Rwanda says it's tightening screening at its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo
Henry Kissinger was one of the most consequential figures in American foreign policy
30 Nov 2023,·53 mins
As diplomatic efforts continue what do Ukrainian policymakers want from the west?
28 Jan 2022,·49 mins
US judges reversed the convictions of two former traders for rigging a key interest rate
The judges found that the conduct of the two traders had not been against the rules
Washington issues its formal response to Moscow over its Ukraine demands.
27 Jan 2022,·49 mins
The US said it was confident that steps could be negotiated to reduce tensions
Nato nations have increased their military presence in countries neighbouring Ukraine
Threat comes as western leaders step-up plans to prevent Russia cutting gas supplies
26 Jan 2022,·49 mins
Russia has renewed its criticism of the United States amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine
US President Joe Biden says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin
Nato says any further aggression will have severe costs
25 Jan 2022,·49 mins
Russia warned that any action against Ukraine will have severe costs
Dozens of supporters hurt in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon
Shots have been heard near the presidential palace and several military barracks.
24 Jan 2022,·49 mins
Shots heard near the presidential palace and several barracks in Burkina Faso.
Shots have been heard near the presidential palace amid a mutiny by soldiers.
The first ships have arrived to bring aid to Tonga following Saturday's huge quake
21 Jan 2022,·49 mins
A desalination plant will convert seawater into badly needed drinking water for Tongans
Tonga's volcanic eruption may have been the loudest event on Earth in more than a century
President Biden has warned Russia it would face a disaster if it attacked its neighbour
20 Jan 2022,·49 mins
Mr Biden: Russian attack of Ukraine would result in a conflict that could get out of hand
Mr Biden warned Russia that it will face US action if it does invade Ukraine
US secretary of state Antony Blinken is on a mission to stop a Russian war with Ukraine
19 Jan 2022,·49 mins
Aerial pictures show the devastating impact on Tonga of the volcanic eruption and tsunami
Aid begins to arrive in Tonga - devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami, says UN
Communications on the island of Tonga were severed following a volcanic eruption
18 Jan 2022,·49 mins
New Zealand is sending two naval vessels with humanitarian aid for Tonga
