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Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq

The death toll from a fire that swept through a hospital coronavirus ward climbed to 92 on Tuesday, world-regions, as anguished relatives buried their loved ones and lashed out at the government over the country’s second such disaster in less than three months. Health officials said scores of others were …

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Taliban fighters execute 22 Afghan commandos

The Taliban shot 22 conflicts commandos on Tuesday in the northern province of Faryab, the Afghan Ministry of Defense confirmed to Fox News. The Special Force members’ ammunition ran out as they fought with terrorist militants, leading them to surrender. The Taliban told them to take off their bulletproof vests …

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World hunger problem worsened by coronavirus pandemic, UN says

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a worsening of the world’s hunger in 2020. Between 720 and 811 million people worldwide faced hunger — 161 million more than in 2019, according to a report released Monday by multiple UN agencies, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) …

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Pope to spend a few more days in Rome hospital after surgery

ROME – Pope Francis will spend a few more days in the hospital following his July 4 intestinal surgery to “optimize” recovery and rehabilitation treatment and therapy, the Vatican said Monday. POPE FRANCIS DOING ‘WELL’ AFTER INTESTINAL SURGERY, VATICAN SAYS The Vatican had originally said Francis could be released from …

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Top US commander in Afghanistan relinquishes post

The top military” target=”_blank”>U.S. commander< relinquished his position at a ceremony in the capital Kabul on Monday, taking the United States a step closer to ending its 20-year conflicts” target=”_blank”>war< In recent weeks, the Taliban have gained several strategic districts, particularly along the borders with Iran, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Afghanistan’s …

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Haitian arrested has alleged tie to assassination masterminds

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The head of Haiti’s national police announced Sunday that officers arrested a Haitian man accused of flying into the country on a private jet and working with the masterminds and alleged assassins behind the killing of President Jovenel Moïse. Police Chief Léon Charles identified the suspect as …

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Pope Francis makes first appearance since intestinal surgery

pope-francis” target=”_blank”>Pope Francis<, following his July 4 scheduled surgery to remove a portion of his colon that had narrowed due to inflammation.  The Vatican hasn’t said just when the pope might be discharged. The morning after his surgery, a Holy See spokesperson said his hospital stay was expected to last …

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