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WHO experts to visit China to identify zoonotic source of COVID-19

The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, March 22, 2016. /VCGExperts from the World Health Organization (WHO) are going to China

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UN releases measures to prevent next pandemic

The world's reluctance to prevent viral outbreaks would continue to claim lives and disrupt the economy, warned a report, recommending a set of actions required for controlling epidemics in the fu

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Wild fire grows to 2,000 acres in N. California

A wildfire grew to 2,000 acres (about 8 sq km) early Monday morning in the hills east of Gilroy, Northern California, officials said. The blaze, known as the Crews Fir

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Suspected case of bubonic plague reported in west Mongolia

A suspected case of bubonic plague has been reported in the western Mongolian province of Bayan-Ulgii, the country's health ministry said Monday. A 15-year-old residen

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China to close all live poultry markets gradually

China will close all live poultry markets in a step-by-step manner in a bid to reduce public health risks, an official said Friday. China will crack down on the illega

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Ford taps Disney Media Works to mark the return of the Bronco SUV

Ford is teaming up with Disney Media Networks to mark the return of its iconic Bronco SUV through a series of short films that will be broadcast across a number of cable and digital properties includi

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Koalas may be extinct in Australia's New South Wales by 2050

Koalas in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) could become extinct by 2050 unless the government immediately intervenes to protect them and their habitat, a parliamentary inquiry determined

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Malawi opposition leader wins presidential election rerun

Opposition Malawi Congress Party leader Lazarus Chakwera addresses supporters after a court annulled the May 2019 presidential vote that declared Peter Mutharika a winner, in Lilongwe, Malawi, Fe

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Panda gets special feast for Duanwu Festival in SW China

00:28 As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, some animals in Yunnan Wild Animal Park are getting "Zongzi," the festival's special food, as snacks.The "Zongzi" for Maoz

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China forestry authority strengthens wildlife consumption ban

China will continue to promote the banning of consuming wild animals, and strengthen measures to prevent wildlife consumption by the end of September, according to the

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German pig farmers enjoying boom in Chinese exports

01:42 German pig farmers are thriving thanks to a surge in demand from China after exporting half a million tonnes of pork to the country last year.China has suffered a 10 percent redu

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Wild fire in U.S. Arizona scorches nearly 175,000 acres

The Bush Fire burning in northeast of Phoenix, U.S. state of Arizona, raged to 174,397 acres (705.76 square km) as of Saturday morning, with 7 percent containment. Acc

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Largest active wild fire in U.S. grows to over 110,000 acres

The Bush Fire burning in northeast of Phoenix, U.S. state of Arizona, raged to 114,941 acres (465.15 sq km) as of Thursday morning with 5 percent containment. Now the

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Facebook adds option for US users to turn off political ads, launches voting info hub

Beginning today, Facebook users in the U.S. will have the option to “turn off” all political advertising on the platform. The company made the controversial decision not to fact-check or

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Drone-deployed sterile mosquitoes could check spread of insect-borne illnesses

Drone deployment of sterile mosquitoes could accelerate efforts to control their populations and reduce insect-borne disease, according to a proof of concept experiment by an multi-institutional resea

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The 2021 Ford Bronco gets an official debut date

More than three years ago, Ford announced it was bringing back the Bronco after years of customer requests and speculation.The mid-size SUV that ended its 30-year production run in 1996 was supposed t

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Scottish wildcats: The fight for survival

01:59 The Scottish wildcat is a rare beast. No one knows exactly how many of these shy, secretive creatures roam the Scottish Highlands, although some estimate there could be fewer tha