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Month: July 2021

COVID Infections Reach Record High in Tokyo

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Tokyo’s metropolitan government said new coronavirus infections surged to a record high Saturday as the city hosts the Olympic Games.The...

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International Aid Cuts Could Affect Millions Across Africa

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KAYA, BURKINA FASO - The COVID-19 pandemic has led to cuts in foreign aid from donor nations such as Britain, which this month slashed its...

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At 46, African Skateboarder Finally Wows Mom at Tokyo Games

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TOKYO - At age 46, the second-oldest skateboarder at the Tokyo Games is hoping to not have a heart attack and have mounds of fun. Should be...

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UNICEF: 100,000 Children in Tigray Suffering Life-threatening Malnutrition

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The U.N. Children’s Fund warns an estimated 100,000 children in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray province are at risk of life-threatening...

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International Aid Cuts to Affect Millions Across Africa

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to cuts in foreign aid from donor nations such as Britain — which cut its aid budget by $5.5 billion —...

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Millions in 23 Hunger Hot Spots Face Famine, Death, UN Agencies Say

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The United Nations warns global hunger is increasing and urgent action is needed to stave off famine and death over coming months in nearly...

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African Death Toll From COVID-19 Increasing

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The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the continent's death toll from COVID-19 has jumped 17 percent in the past...

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World Leaders Pledge $4 Billion to Public Education Affected by Pandemic

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Thursday marks the second and final day of the Global Education Summit in London, hosted by Kenya and the United Kingdom. International...

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