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31 Aug, 2026
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Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths
BUNIA, Congo (AP) – Congo's authorities said on Monday that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths. More than 1,360 people have recovered from the…
31 Aug, 2026
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St Kitts Prime Minister Drew hospitalised, to seek medical attention overseas
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew has been advised to be “transported abroad for specialised observation and precautionary monitoring” after he was…
31 Aug, 2026
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NASA’s newest space telescope launched
CAPE CANAVERAL (AP): NASA’s newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy, and survey the cosmos like never before. SpaceX launched the $4.3…
31 Aug, 2026
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Warning of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
DHADING (AP): Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.…
31 Aug, 2026
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Nurse who saved sole newborn survivor of hospital nursery fire to be awarded
ISLAMABAD (AP): A nurse who rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire that killed 14 other infants will receive one of the country’s most prestigious civil awards. Fire engulfed…
31 Aug, 2026
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Antigua and Barbuda consumers to pay more for fuel amid ongoing US-Iran war
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has acknowledged that the ongoing war between the United States and Iran is having an impact on energy prices on the global market as Antigua and…
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31 Aug, 2026
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Contracts ended with 31 Cuban teachers amid US labour concerns
NASSAU CMC: The Bahamas Government will not renew the contracts of 31 Cuban teachers for the new academic year, while the recruitment of Cuban healthcare workers remains suspended amid discussions…
31 Aug, 2026
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Plans for multi-million dollar call centre shelved
PORT OF SPAIN CMC The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) has shelved a proposed TT$49-million contract for a new call centre system amid concerns about the procurement and…
30 Aug, 2026
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Rescuers retrieve Nepal flood survivors caked in mud
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP): Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety, as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that…