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Sweden on Thursday (August 15, 2024) announced the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of Mpox, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency. The country’s public health agency confirmed that it was the same strain of the virus that has surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo since September 2023, known as the …
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Talks aimed at ending Sudan's shattering 16-month-old civil war began on Wednesday in Switzerland although the absence of the military dampened hopes for imminent steps to alleviate the country's humanitarian crisis.
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More delays for astronauts stuck in space as Nasa ponders return. Nasa has again delayed a decision about how to bring home two US astronauts stuck in space on the troubled Boeing Starliner mission. The US space agency said in a press conference on Wednesday that it will make a call by the end of August.…
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Venezuela elections: Biden backs Lula da Silva's plea for fresh polls
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US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he would support a new election in Venezuela, after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also floated the idea, despite rebuffs from Venezuela’s ruling party and its opposition which both claim victory in the July 28 contest.
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held their first joint event since Biden exited the 2024 race and endorsed her to take his place atop the Democratic ticket.
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Israeli negotiators and international mediators met in Qatar on Thursday for talks aimed at halting fighting in Gaza and securing the release of hostages held by the Hamas terror group, with a potential deal touted as the best hope of heading off an even larger regional conflict.
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held their first joint event since Biden exited the 2024 race and endorsed her to take his place atop the Democratic ticket.
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After the brutal crime at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal's Kolkata and the hooliganism unleashed on the protesting students on the eve of Independence Day, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) today declared nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors of modern medicine from 6:00 am on Saturday to 6:00 am Sunday for 24 hours.…
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Sweden on Thursday (August 15, 2024) announced the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of Mpox, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency. The country’s public health agency confirmed that it was the same strain of the virus that has surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo since September 2023, known as the …
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Sometimes Help Is Just 'A Phone Call Away' - August 16, 2024
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PM Modi on Kolkata Rape-murder | Independence Day Highlights | Inside South Asia
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Amid Kolkata protests, Indian Prime minister said that action should be taken against rapists Also on the show - 3 Years of Taliban Takeover: What has Changed Bangladesh: Can Muhammad Yunus safeguard the rights of minorities And witness a unique Guinness world record set by three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej All this and much more on Inside South A…
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Learning English Podcast - August 16, 2024
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On today’s podcast, scientists theorize about how to warm Mars; new findings about Britain’s Stonehenge followed by a discussion about geology; beating problems with adverbs on Everyday Grammar; then, explore Big Bend National Park on our national parks series.By VOA Learning English
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Latest Intel: Iran's strike could come without notice
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In a virtual briefing on Thursday, US National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby warned reporters that Iran might launch an unannounced strike on Israel in the coming days, given the region's continued state of high alert.
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Hamas skips Doha ceasefire talks, likely to talk to mediators after summit
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A fresh round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations is scheduled to begin on Thursday in Qatar. However, Hamas announced on Wednesday that it will not participate in these discussions, casting doubt on the possibility of a negotiated truce that could prevent an Iranian attack on Israel.
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South Africa: Boost for Jacob Zuma as prominent politician joins his party
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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy leader Floyd Shivambu has quit to become a member of Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party. Watch to know more.
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On Wednesday, former president Donald Trump cast his ballot early in the Florida Republican primary at a polling place close to his Palm Beach residence.
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PM Modi on Kolkata Rape-murder | Independence Day Highlights | Inside South Asia
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Amid Kolkata protests, Indian Prime minister said that action should be taken against rapists Bangladesh: Can Muhammad Yunus safeguard the rights of minorities And witness a unique Guinness world record set by three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej All this and much more on Inside South Asia
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#Gravitas | India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the 11th Independence Day speech from the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi. In his speech, PM Modi outlined his vision of ‘Viksit Bharat,’ and laid down several objectives for the future including promises to transform India into a global manufacturing hub, replace the current communal civil co…
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#Gravitas | As per reports, the U.S. will place the AIM-174B, an air-to-air missile with the longest range, in the South China Sea. The missile capable of travelling up to 400 kilometres could significantly reduce China's aerial superiority and put any aggressions against Taiwan or the South China Sea at great risk.…
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Israel-Hamas War: Gaza truce talks: What lies ahead? | Gravitas
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Is Israel 'bombing' the Gaza truce deal? What lies ahead for the Gaza truce talks? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story Watch in for more details!
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Pak: Military Vs Military? 3 Ex-officers Arrested After Former Spy Chief Faiz Hamid | Gravitas
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#Gravitas | Pakistan's military has arrested three more retired officers days after the arrest of former ISI chief Faiz Hameed. The military said that the new arrests were in connection with the proceedings against Hameed for "actions prejudicial to military discipline." This is unprecedented in Pakistan. Is there a rift with the military in Pakist…
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Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Women 'reclaim the night' to demand justice
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Tensions persist in Indian state of West Bengal, a mob vandalized the emergency building of the RG Kar college and hospital where a female trainee doctor was found dead last week. This recent incident took place shortly after midnight amid protests by women against the gruesome rape and murder of the said trainee doctor. Watch in for more details!…
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Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's biggest drone attack against Russia | Gravitas
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#Gravitas | Ukrainian drones reportedly struck four Russian airfields, the largest such attack since the war began. This move comes as Ukrainian forces push deeper into Russian territory, following a cross-border incursion earlier this month that caught the Kremlin completely by surprise.
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Digital Arrest: The New Cyber Menace | Gravitas
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#Gravitas | Scammers are constantly inventing new tricks to cheat people. The "digital arrest" scam is a prime example. Countless individuals in India have fallen victim to this scam. Watch this report to know more.
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Will there be enough of the Mpox vaccine after the recent outbreak?
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As Sweden's confirmed the first case of the new Mpox variant outside Africa, we spoke to Paul Chaplin, of drug manufacturer Bavaria Nordic who are the main producer of the vaccine, on whether there's enough of the vaccine to fight the disease. In the US the White House says its negotiated a big cut in the prices of some key medicines. The deal was …
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Gravitas: Ukrainian Blew Up Nord Stream Pipeline in 2022, New Report Claims
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#Gravitas | According to a new report, the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipeline was blown up by a small Ukrainian sabotage team. The report says that the operation was initially approved by President Volodymyr Zelensky who had called it off. A spokesperson for the Ukrainian president has denied the claims. Watch in for more details.…
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#Gravitas | The World Health Organisation has declared a global health emergency over mpox outbreak after the rapid spread of a new variant in Africa.
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WHO Calls for Donations After Declaring Mpox a ‘Global Health Emergency’ - August 15, 2024
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ISRO will launch the EOS-08 earth observation satellite on August 16, 2024, aboard the SSLV-D3. Watch to know more.
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U.S. Colleges Are Cutting Programs Because of Budget Deficits, Fewer Students - August 15, 2024
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After winning the prestigious Grammy award three times, The Indian music composer, Ricky Kej has achieved another feat and has created a Guinness world record. On India's 78th Independence Day, Ricky Kej released his latest rendition of India's national anthem, featuring top classical musicians and 14,000 children from tribal communities. In an exc…
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Your daily news in under three minutes. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTubeBy Al Jazeera
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