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Violence Against Health Workers Hampers Ebola Response in Democratic Republic of Congo

International health authorities say repeated attacks on medical facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have forced treatment centres to evacuate staff, severely disrupting efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak.
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Ukrainian Drone Barrage Kills Eight and Strikes Russian Logistics Network
Violence Against Health Workers Hampers Ebola Response in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Ten World Cup Finals That Defined Football History
China Calls for Global Artificial Intelligence Rules While Criticizing United States Technology Curbs
Ukraine Launches Deep Drone Strikes on Industrial and Energy Sites Around Moscow
Global Markets Turn Volatile as New United States Tariff Threats Shake Investor Confidence
European Union Orders Google to Share Search Data and Open Android to AI Competitors
Smartphones Are Getting More Expensive, Sales Are Collapsing, and Even Apple Admits: "Prices Will Rise"
The Monaco Bombing Has Become a Test of Ukraine’s Intelligence Accountability
Leadership Change and Strategic Rivalry Redraw the Political Map
Energy Risk, Uneven Growth and the New Geography of Global Capital
The AI Race Enters Its Infrastructure Era
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