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WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

New Delhi, May 30 -- The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus, where he called on the in... Read More


Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 Lebanese

New Delhi, May 30 -- The Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese from deportation, allowing them to stay and work in the United States for another six months. Th... Read More


Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya

New Delhi, May 30 -- Police in Kenya have arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson, authorities said Friday, after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children an... Read More


As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals

New Delhi, May 30 -- The vendors of wild meat at the sprawling Masina Market in the Congolese capital don't always display their goods openly. Customers must ask for whatever they're looking for, whet... Read More


With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war

New Delhi, May 30 -- Facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians, President Vladimir Putin appears ready to try to change the narrative around the conflict. He lo... Read More


War and displacement in Gaza are fueling a rise in early marriage

New Delhi, May 30 -- Majda was destitute. Her husband and eldest son had been killed by Israeli airstrikes. Living in a ragged tent in Gaza with rats and the stench of sewage, she couldn't support her... Read More


Former leader of Hong Kong journalist group sent to prison for obstructing police

New Delhi, May 30 -- A prominent Hong Kong journalist began serving a five-day prison sentence Friday after losing an appeal against his conviction for obstructing a police officer in a case that spar... Read More


Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing

New Delhi, May 30 -- Rescue divers in Laos on Friday night safely evacuated the first of five local villagers who had been trapped in a cave for more than a week by floodwaters. Lao and Thai rescue w... Read More


AI helped a musician with Parkinson's finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar

New Delhi, May 30 -- Samuel Smith spent years writing songs with a guitar in his hands. Now, the London-based singer-songwriter is using artificial intelligence tools to help him continue making Amer... Read More


Gujarat storms into IPL final chasing 214 to set up Bengaluru clash

New Delhi, May 30 -- Gujarat Titans will face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League final after chasing down Rajasthan Royals on Friday. A 167-run partnership b... Read More