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A Colombian coast guard on patrol in Tumaco bay
World
16.08.2024
In Colombia, fleet of cartel narco-subs poses challenge for navy
Africa has lagged behind the global curve for coronavirus infections and deaths, but in recent days there has been an uptick in cases
World
16.08.2024
First virus death in Sub-Saharan Africa as WHO warns 'prepare for worst'
A woman walks past closed shops along a deserted alley in the Old City of Jerusalem
World
16.08.2024
In Jerusalem's Old City, virus 'worse than war'
Police said some 10,000 Muslims gathered in an open field in Raipur town in southern Bangladesh to pray "healing verses" from the Koran to rid the country of the deadly novel coronavirus
World
16.08.2024
Massive Bangladesh coronavirus prayer gathering sparks outcry
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Britain has rolled out increasingly tough meaures to contain the coronavirus outbreak, after coming under fire for its earlier response
World 16.08.2024
UK to close schools, put troops on standby as coronavirus deaths rise
Emmanuel N'Djoke Dibango, known as Manu Dibango, is being treated in hospital for COVID-19
World 16.08.2024
African music legend Dibango in hospital with coronavirus
Prisoners rioted earlier this month in 27 institutions across Italy over coronavirus fears and the suspension of family visits
World 16.08.2024
Italy must release inmates to fight virus in prison: rights group
Thousands of migrants in Greek camps will have their movements "drastically" reduced as the country tightens restrictions on public gatherings, with the national death toll from the coronavirus now at five with 387 cases
World 16.08.2024
Greece unveils new virus restrictions in migrant camps
There was gridlock on the causeway between Malaysia and Singapore before the travel ban
World 16.08.2024
Malaysia travel ban compounds Singapore virus woes
20 women have brought back to life Yemen's oldest industrial factory to manufacture face masks
World 16.08.2024
Yemeni women rush to sew masks in face of virus peril
The World Health Organization says the novel coronavirus has a mortality rate of more than 20 percent among the over 80s, but Iran says it has discharged a 103-year-old from hospital after she made a full recovery
World 16.08.2024
103-year-old Iran woman survives coronavirus: report
Father Guy-Robert Mandro, shown with a visitor to his home as he recovers from his maiming
World 16.08.2024
Militia 'sect' wreaks havoc in remote DR Congo region
Australia has urged citizens overseas to return home or risk being stranded as flights shut down
World 16.08.2024
Australia tells citizens to come home, not travel abroad
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