UN says rebel attacks in eastern Congo kill Ebola responders; ‘our worst fears realized’ By CARA ANNA Associated Press November 28, 2019, 8:02 AM 3 min read Armed groups have attacked and killed Ebola response workers in eastern Congo, the World Health Organization chief said Thursday, an alarming development that could cause the waning outbreak […]
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Soleil Moon Frye recently spoke to her kids about the difference between sad and joyful tears. The actress and mother of four, who starred in the ’80s sitcom “Punky Brewster,” reveals she cried happy tears after learning the show would be coming back. “I kept saying to my kids, ‘Every day that I’m there [on
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Image copyright Geography Photos Bonmarché, the womenswear retailer that fell into administration in October, is set to be rescued by rival Peacocks. Peacocks has been named the “preferred bidder” for the business, although further negotiations are needed before the deal is secured. However, 30 Bonmarché stores will now be closed by 11 December, the administrators
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MOSCOW — Since it grabbed Crimea from Ukraine five years ago, Russia has made no headway in getting the United States or the European Union to recognize the annexed Black Sea peninsula as Russian. But Russia’s Parliament is now rejoicing at getting at least Apple to fall partly into line. When viewed from inside Russia,
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Dustin Brown and Alex Iafallo each had a goal and an assist, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Islanders 4-1 By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press November 28, 2019, 7:58 AM 4 min read Jonathan Quick seems to have figured things out in goal for the Los Angeles
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Image copyright Getty Images There have been calls for politicians to dial down the rhetoric in the health debate and to avoid “weaponising” the NHS. The subject has been prominent in the election campaign and there is a widespread interest in understanding what is actually happening across the health service. Political claims, counter-claims and rows
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Image copyright Live Nation Image caption L-R: Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Carmit Bachar The Pussycat Dolls’ reunion was supposed to be top secret. Rumours had been swirling for several months, but journalists were under instruction not to confirm anything ahead of the group’s surprise reunion performance on X Factor: Celebrity this
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption This sign in a grocery shop in Seoul says “This store does not sell Japanese products!” Japanese beer exports to South Korea hit zero last month amid boycotts sparked by a simmering trade row between the Asian neighbours. Official figures on Thursday showed Japan food exports were down 58.1%
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Damian Lillard had 27 points, Carmelo Anthony added 19 in his home debut and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-119 By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer November 28, 2019, 7:05 AM 5 min read Carmelo Anthony is feeling more at home with the Portland Trail Blazers, especially now that he’s
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Initially, impeachment investigators were in negotiations to interview the whistle-blower, a C.I.A. officer who was detailed to work at the White House, in a way that would protect his identity. But eventually the claims in the complaint were supported by other direct evidence. Some Republicans, including Mr. Trump, have demanded that the whistle-blower be revealed
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