U.K. Probed Aircraft Incident Near Sharm el-Sheikh Last August
The U.K. government said it probed a passenger-aircraft incident in August near the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh that the Daily Mail called a "rocket attack," deciding that it was probably...
View ArticleThe Latest: Egypt says it did not get intel on possible bomb
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) The latest on the crash of a Russian plane in Egypt that killed all 224 people onboard. (All times local.) 12:55 p.m. Egypt's foreign minister says his country did not...
View ArticleEbola “Day-Zero” in Sierra Leone (Save the Children United Kingdom)
(Source: Save the Children United Kingdom) Nationwide celebrations as country declared Ebola-free Saturday, 7 November 2015 - 11:56am Today, Saturday 7th November, Sierra Leone is officially declared...
View ArticleThe Latest: Russian plane flies tourists home from Egypt
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) -- The latest on the crash of a Russian plane in Egypt that killed all 224 people onboard. (All times local.) 12:40 p.m. Egyptian airport security officials say a Russian...
View ArticleAlere's SD BIOLINE HIV/Syphilis Duo is First Dual Test to Receive WHO...
WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alere (NYSE: ALR), a global leader in rapid diagnostics, today announced that its Alere SD BIOLINE HIV/Syphilis Duo test has been awarded World Health...
View ArticleCDPH Confirms First Flu Death of an Infant this Season (California Department...
(Source: California Department of Public Health) California Department of Public Health (CDPH) State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced that CDPH has received the first report of an...
View ArticleWest Africa conference focuses on threat posed by jihadists
Islamic extremists are expanding their reach in West Africa, using porous borders and exploiting political chaos to further their attacks, security experts said Monday at the opening of a regional...
View ArticleGhana to host Child and Youth Finance Regional Meeting for Africa
The regional meeting is an annual gathering of Africa’s leading experts, policy makers, business leaders, researchers, educators, young entrepreneurs and financial services providers. Participants from...
View ArticleEU leaders offer Africa a grand bargain over migration with no bearing on the...
This might be a crude precis of the 14-page “Action Plan” that EU and African leaders will consider in Malta on Wednesday, but it captures the air of desperation about the whole idea. As they grapple...
View ArticleThe Latest: Egypt: Europe not helping us in war on terror
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) -- The latest on the crash of a Russian plane in Egypt that killed all 224 people onboard. (All times local.) 12:20 p.m. Egypt's foreign minister says his country has not...
View ArticleMore people giving to charity globally, Myanmar most generous - index
By Joseph D'Urso LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Myanmar is the most generous country in the world with nine out of 10 adults donating money to charity and half volunteering their time, while...
View ArticleMeasles Vaccination to Begin Nov 21 in Northern States
[Daily Trust] Ilorin -As Nigeria prepares to eradicate measles in the country, November 21 to 25 has been set aside to vaccinate children from 9 to 59 months across the 19 northern states in order to...
View ArticleRaising Awareness for Men's Health
For the next month, November will be known as "Movember" in order to raise awareness for men's health. Movember is an annual campaign that runs throughout the month of November to raise awareness for...
View ArticleThe Latest: 93 Russian planes will bring Egypt tourists home
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) -- The latest on the crash of a Russian plane in Egypt that killed all 224 people onboard. (All times local.) 11:55 p.m. A Russian tourism expert says 46 empty Russian...
View ArticleHow to escape cracker pollution this Diwali
Watch out if you feel like lighting those red 'ladi' string bombs and other smoke-emanating fireworks at Diwali. They may seem exciting, but are a host of illness triggers. When these crackers are...
View ArticleModi govt out to eliminate Nehruvian legacy of tolerance: Sonia
ALMORA: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday accused the Narendra Modi government of posing a threat to the Indian ethos of pluralism and trying to wipe out the Nehruvian legacy of tolerance....
View ArticleSharm el-Sheikh flight from Stansted dodged missile in August
Thomson Airways plane heading to Egyptian resort forced to take evasive action after projectile spotted by pilot, British government confirms...
View ArticleNovavax Initiates Pivotal Phase 3 Trial of the RSV F Vaccine in Older Adults
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov. 09, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVAX), a clinical-stage vaccine company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of recombinant...
View ArticleThe Latest: Nordic nations halt flights to Sharm el-Sheikh
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) The latest on the crash of a Russian plane in Egypt that killed all 224 people onboard. (All times local.) 11:40 p.m. Denmark, Norway and Finland have joined several...
View ArticleCity braces for breathing woes due to cracker pollution
Watch out if you feel like lighting those red 'ladi' string bombs and other smoke-emanating fireworks at Diwali. They may seem exciting, but are a host of illness triggers. When these crackers are...
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