Rwanda closes part of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo “to avoid unnecessary crossings.” REUTERS

Rwanda closes border with Congo

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RWANDA – This country has closed part of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,800 people...
The string of tests of North Korea is seen as a reaction to planned military exercises between the South Korea and the United States. AFP

North Korea conducts 3rd test in eight days

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NORTH KOREA – This country fired two projectiles which South Korean officials said “appear as a new type of short-range missile.”  The launch was the...
Scene of Valdez Fire Department conducting investigation into three found dead after a guided kayak trip accident in the icy waters of a glacier-fed lake in Alaska, USA, July 30, 2019. KTVA

German tourists among 3 found dead in Alaska glacier lake

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ANCHORAGE – A German couple were among three people found dead this week in the icy waters of a glacier-fed lake in Alaska. A 62-year-old recreational...
The flag of North Korea waves inside the compound of the North Korean embassy in Rome, Italy in this Jan. 3, 2018 file photo. South Korea's spy agency on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, has told lawmakers that a North Korean diplomat who went into hiding in Italy last year is now under protection outside the country. AP

Seoul says hiding N. Korean diplomat has left Italy

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SEOUL – South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday that a North Korean diplomat who went into hiding in Italy last year is now under...
This image made from video provided by RU-RTR Russian television channel shows a view of a forest fire in the Boguchansky district of the Krasnoyarsk region, Russia Far East, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. AP

Russian military called in to fight Siberian forest fires

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MOSCOW – The Russian military on Wednesday joined efforts to fight forest fires that have engulfed nearly 30,000 square kilometers (11,580 sq. miles) of territory in...
People watch a TV showing a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. AP

N. Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles

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SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s military said North Korea conducted its second weapons test in less than a week Wednesday, firing two short-range ballistic missiles...
In this Sunday, July 14, 2019 photo, burial workers put on protective gear before carrying the remains of Mussa Kathembo, an Islamic scholar who had prayed over those who were sick, and his wife, Asiya, to their final resting place in Beni, Congo. AP

Congo confirms 2nd Ebola case in border city of Goma

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KINSHASA, Congo – A second case of Ebola has been detected on Democratic Republic of Congo's border with Rwanda, raising fears the deadly illness could spread. The...
On Saturday, at least 36 people were killed in nearly 200 attacks across the country, including 27 civilians. AP

Afghanistan roadside blast kills at least 34

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KABUL – A bus in western Afghanistan was hit by a roadside explosion on Wednesday that killed at least 34 passengers, including children, and injured 17,...
A heavy police presence and billowing smoke were both seen at the prison. BBC

Brazil jail riot leaves 57 dead

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BRASILIA – At least 57 people have been killed in a prison riot in Brazil which saw rival gangs battle for five hours, officials say. Gang members...
Anti-extradition bill demonstrators block the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) train in Hong Kong, China July 30, 2019. REUTERS

Hong Kong protesters disrupt train services

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HONG KONG – Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters blocked train services during the early morning rush hour on Tuesday, causing commuter chaos in the latest anti-government...
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