US CDC announces reforms after poor COVID response
The CDC said that it 'did not reliably meet expectations' during the pandemic and has released plans for reform.
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Rushdie attack suspect expresses admiration for Iran’s Khomeini
Hadi Matar denied connections with Iran's Revolutionary Guard in an interview from jail with the New York Post.
Several killed in explosion at mosque in Kabul
At least three people were killed in the blast and dozens of others wounded, according to a hospital and an official.
Palestinian general discusses potential cooperation in Moscow
Russia says Deputy Minister of Defence Alexander Fomin held talks with the PA's Major General Nidal Abu Dukhan.
Russia sees 38% rise in energy export earnings this year: Report
The surge in revenue can help Russia offset some of the impact on its economy caused by Western sanctions.
Serbia and Kosovo set for talks in Brussels amid tensions
NATO chief calls for calm and says the organisation's peacekeepers were ready to intervene if necessary.
NASA’s new moon rocket reaches launch pad for flight around moon
The Artemis programme marks the first time the United States has travelled to the moon in 50 years.
Lack of help for Tigray crisis due to skin colour, says WHO chief
WHO chief says the situation in the northern Ethiopia region is the 'worst humanitarian crisis in the world'.
Florida prosecutor removed for abortion stance sues DeSantis
The elected prosecutor has said that his removal from office is a result of his willingness to criticise DeSantis.
Bangladesh tells UN that Rohingya refugees must return to Myanmar
UN rights chief says return of Rohingya refugees is not possible currently due to concerns about their safety in Myanmar.
Meta’s Latin America expansion ‘a boon to human smugglers’
Misinformation spread via Facebook and WhatsApp has contributed to the migrant influx at the US-Mexico border.
El Salvador extends state of exception as arrests hit 50,000
Government defends measure as helping to dismantle 'terrorist structures' amid criticism from human rights groups.
US retail sales little changed in July as auto, fuel buying drop
American consumers continued to spend last month, just not as much on petrol and automobiles.
Taiwan showcases most advanced fighter jet after China drills
Taipei has carried out its own drills to simulate defence against invasion by China, and unveiled the F-16V fighter jet.
Kenya’s president-elect Ruto to ‘engage’ with any court challenge
William Ruto was declared the winner by a slim margin but his defeated opponent says he plans to challenge the result.
Rudy Giuliani arrives to testify in Georgia 2020 election probe
Giuliani to testify to grand jury probing former US President Trump's attempts to overturn Georgia election results.
Syria denies holding US journalist Austin Tice captive
Syria has denied kidnapping or keeping captive US journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared a 10 years ago near Damascus.
Norway’s wealth fund loses record $174bn in first half of 2022
The world's largest wealth fund's return on investment was a negative 14.4 percent for the January-June period.
UK to pay victims of decades-old tainted blood scandal
The $121,000 payment to each victim is an interim one before a continuing inquiry concludes.
Turkey, Israel to restore full diplomatic relations
Move comes after gradual efforts to restore ties, including a visit by the Israeli president to Turkey in March.