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China supports UN's efforts to revive Black Sea grain deal: ambassador

China supports the efforts of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to bring about the early resumption of exports of grain and fertilizer from Russia and Ukraine, Chin

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IMF urges policymakers to keep tight fiscal stance to fight inflation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday urged policymakers to prioritize protecting the vulnerable through targeted support, while keeping a tight fiscal sta

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UN steps up flooding assistance to Pakistan

The UN team is stepping up its response to severe rains and flooding across Pakistan that have reportedly killed at least 1,136 people, a UN spokesman said on Monday.Th

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S. Africa's central bank: Inflation, a major risk to domestic financial system

The Russia-Ukraine conflict could hurt South Africa's financial stability through rising food and fuel inflation, lower economic growth, and high unemployment, said the

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Overdoses, not COVID-19, drive spike in LA homeless deaths

Nearly 2,000 homeless people died in Los Angeles County during the first year of the pandemic, an increase of 56% from the previous year, driven mainly by drug overdose

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UN chief presents policy brief on Ukraine conflict

The United Nations Secretary-General on Wednesday presented the first detailed policy brief to be issued by the Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance

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Polar bear inbreeding increasing as Arctic sea ice melts

A study looks at the impact of the animals becoming more isolated and says the loss of genetic diversity is "alarming".

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Humanitarian aid plan seeks $1.5 bln to help people in Somalia

The United Nations and other humanitarian partners have launched the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for 2022, seeking about 1.5 billion U.S. dollars to help 5.5 milli

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2021 WTO world trade report calls for increased economic resilience

The World Trade Organization (WTO) called on Tuesday for increased economic resilience by unwinding trade integration, as well as more regional and multilateral coopera

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WHO launches position paper for building resilient health systems

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released a position paper calling on countries and the international community to renew and heighten their commitment to

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Michigan nurse charged with selling fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine cards

Two Michigan residents, including a registered nurse, were arrested on Wednesday and charged with selling fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine cards.Bethann Kierczak, 37, faces

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Most Afghans evacuated to Qatar are now in Europe, U.S.

In this image provided by the U.S. Marine Corps, evacuees wait to board a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Aug

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U.S. states clash over mask mandates as schools reopen

02:38 Schools around the U.S. are opening their doors to millions of students, many of whom are not eligible for COVID-19 vaccines and vulnerable to the Delta variant. A growing number

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Cyprus to offer COVID-19 booster shots

FILE PIC: Cyprus joined other European Union (EU) countries in deciding to administer COVID-19 vaccine boosters to vulnerable people and health professionals, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantel

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Clinical trials underway for 18-year-olds and below in Cuba

02:28 Cuban COVID-19 candidate vaccines have been successfully submitted to clinical trials in several vulnerable sectors of the adult population proving high efficacy levels. Clinical

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Live updates: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 212 million

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 212 million, with more than 4.4 million deaths, according to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University.Here is the latest:The Chines

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Pentagon orders U.S. airlines to assist in evacuation in Afghanistan

The Department of Defense is mobilizing commercial airline flights to help with the United States' evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, which has been chaotic as thousands are desperate to leave th