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More than 90 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast – UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), late Friday, said that more than 90 illegal migrants were rescued off the Libyan coast.
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WHO advances research on post COVID-19 condition
WHO says far more research is needed into the “constellation” among people who have recovered from COVID-19.
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AU council, NGO sign MoU to promote women, gender affairs
The African Union (ECOSOSCC) has signed MoU with Dr Rhoda Makinde Initiative (DROMI), aimed at promoting women and gender affairs in Nigeria.
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First COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Japan from Pfizer
First batch of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Japan on Friday, with official approval for shots expected within days, ahead of the Olympic Games.
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Teenager kills minority Ahmadiyya man in Pakistan
Pakistani teenager shoots, kills man from minority Ahmadiyya community, latest in series of hate crimes against persecuted group.
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Myanmar military arrests six politicians as protests continue
Myanmar’s military arrest at least six more members of the country’s ousted government of de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, including one of her close advisers.
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117-year-old nun survives COVID-19, 2 World Wars, Spanish Flu
Europe’s oldest person, Sister Andre, a nun, aged 117 years survives coronavirus after living through two world wars, as well as 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic.
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Nigeria lauds 50 years relations with China
China has also developed great capacity for major complex projects and capital intensive projects such as railway, big building complexes, airports, dams and roads.
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UN, FG highlight importance of sustainable food systems
The United Nations Resident Coordinator, Edward Kallon, says sustainable food systems should be put in place to ensure food sufficency.
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South Korea confirms 26 more cases of COVID-19 variants
South Korea’s health authorities identifies 26 more cases of COVID-19 variants, vows to step up monitoring on foreign arrivals to detect potential cases.