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COVID deaths in Brazil pass 100,000 mark

Brasilia, Aug 9(UNI) Brazil on Sunday crossed the 100,000 mark in terms of COVID linked deaths, thus becoming the 2nd worst affected country in this regard even as the outbreak in the country shows no sign of easing.
The virus has killed more than 50,000 people in just months, but that number doubled in just 50 days. There have been more than three million confirmed cases in the country so far.
Health experts say that the pandemic is yet to peak in Brazil but the government has already allowed shops and restaurants reopen.
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Chinese FM holds talks with U S  secretary of state

Chinese FM holds talks with U S secretary of state

26 Apr 2024 | 10:06 AM

Beijing, April 26 (UNI) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday in Beijing.

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UN leaders call for int'l participation in fighting sexual violence in Sudan conflict

26 Apr 2024 | 9:36 AM

United Nations, April 26 (UNI) Two UN officials are calling for more international engagement to combat sexual violence against women and girls in the Sudan conflict, a UN spokesman said on Thursday.

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13 killed in bus accident in central Senegal

13 killed in bus accident in central Senegal

26 Apr 2024 | 9:21 AM

Dakar, April 26 (UNI) Thirteen people were killed and around 40 others injured in a traffic accident in central Senegal Thursday evening, local media reported.

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Pakistan rejects US report on human rights practices

26 Apr 2024 | 8:35 AM

Islamabad, April 26 (UNI) Pakistan has "categorically" rejected a report by the U.S. State Department over the alleged human rights violations in the country last year, saying that only a politically motivated report can ignore the alarming situation in Gaza.

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Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns

Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns

26 Apr 2024 | 8:35 AM

Mexico City, April 26 (UNI) Ariel Henry has resigned as the prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government of the Caribbean country, local media reported on Thursday.

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