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Ebola virus forces Angola to close Congo border

Ebola virus forces Angola to close Congo borderAn outbreak of the deadly ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has prompted neighboring Angola to close its border with that country, Angola's state news agency reported Tuesday.

ZIMBABWE - CHOLERA: Epidemic death toll tops 1,700

ZIMBABWE - CHOLERA: Epidemic death toll tops 1,700Zimbabwe's cholera epidemic is picking up speed, with a total of 1,732 deaths so far out of 34,306 cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The United Nations has warned the number of cases could top 60,000.

Global Update: Hemorrhagic Fever Reappears in Congo

Global Update: Hemorrhagic Fever Reappears in CongoThe Ebola virus, which causes a deadly hemorrhagic fever, has surfaced for the second time in less than two years in south-central Congo.

Hemorrhagic fever reappears in Congo

Hemorrhagic fever reappears in CongoThe Ebola virus, which causes a deadly hemorrhagic fever, has surfaced for the second time in less than two years in south-central Congo.

Israel drives deeper into Gaza, rebuffing diplomatic efforts

Israel drives deeper into Gaza, rebuffing diplomatic effortsAs European diplomats sought a cease-fire, Israeli troops poured into Gaza City, expelling residents and shooting militants in their furious effort to break Hamas's fighting ability.

In Fatah-governed West Bank, solidarity with Hamas

In Fatah-governed West Bank, solidarity with HamasThe Fatah-led Palestinian Authority is deeply worried about popular support for rival Hamas over the conflict in Gaza, to the point of crushing demonstrations.

Warnings not enough for Gaza families

Warnings not enough for Gaza familiesGaza's civilians — particularly those in militant strongholds — are finding it difficult to evacuate their homes before Israeli attacks begin.

Kenya's prime minister looks back on 2008 violence, and with hope at 2009

Kenya's prime minister looks back on 2008 violence, and with hope at 2009Raila Odinga, who shares government leadership with his rival, President Mwai Kibaki, has become one of Africa's most-outspoken statesmen. He describes the challenges that he, and Kenya, must tackle. A year ago, opposition leader Raila Odinga hit the streets to protest a flawed presidential election that sparked the deadliest political standoff in Kenya's post-independence history.

U.S. Sending Emergency Aid to Darfur

U.S. Sending Emergency Aid to DarfurPresident Bush has authorized an immediate airlift of vehicles and equipment to bolster the international peace-keeping mission in the conflict-torn Darfur region of western Sudan.

Muslim women in Egypt enter man's realm of the mosque

Muslim women in Egypt enter man's realm of the mosqueWomen have traditionally been encouraged to practice their religion at home but they are increasingly praying and entering social activities in the mosque.

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