CIA whistle-blower fears retaliation as Rand Paul promises more Covid cover-up news next week

CIA whistle-blower fears retaliation as Rand Paul promises more Covid cover-up news next week

CIA whistle-blower James E. Erdman III, who testified Wednesday that Dr Anthony Fauci led a multi-agency cover-up of evidence that Covid-19 leaked from a lab, is afraid the agency will retaliate against him, his attorney said.

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Africa CDC confirms Ebola outbreak in war-ravaged eastern Congo after testing 20 samples

Africa CDC confirms Ebola outbreak in war-ravaged eastern Congo after testing 20 samples

In a statement, the public health agency said the latest update shows about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones.

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War in Iran jolts Somali pirates back to life in Gulf of Aden as they hijack oil tanker, demand $10 million ransom

War in Iran jolts Somali pirates back to life in Gulf of Aden as they hijack oil tanker, demand $10 million ransom

Once anchored, more armed gunmen boarded the tanker, according to security officials who spoke with Drop Site. The officials estimate that there are roughly 30 pirates currently holding the oil tanker and its crew hostage.

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That China and United States are capable of managing differences matters more than ever

That China and United States are capable of managing differences matters more than ever

Experience has repeatedly shown that when China and the United States strengthen dialogue and cooperation, the global economy gains confidence and international tensions ease.

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WHO director-general says more hantavirus cases likely emerge after Spain-led cruise evacuation

WHO director-general says more hantavirus cases likely emerge after Spain-led cruise evacuation

According to Tedros, 11 hantavirus-related cases have so far been reported, including three deaths. Nine of the 11 cases have been confirmed as Andes virus infections, while the remaining two are considered probable cases

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Largest ever ship to dock on any eastern Africa seaport lands at Lamu Port on Kenyan coast

Largest ever ship to dock on any eastern Africa seaport lands at Lamu Port on Kenyan coast

The port has recorded a sharp uptick in vessel categories, particularly car carriers and container ships that are driving volumes and reinforcing Lamu’s trans-shipment credentials.

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Changing geopolitics are in focus as France’s Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit

Changing geopolitics are in focus as France’s Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit

On Sunday, Kenya and France signed 11 agreements involving investments in various sectors, including an ambitious nuclear energy plant, modernised transport and sustainable agriculture.

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For the fallen CNN founder and owner Ted Turner the UN, not US was the only durable force for peace

For the fallen CNN founder and owner Ted Turner the UN, not US was the only durable force for peace

To strongly support the UN, Mr Turner donated an astonishing $1 billion, one third of his entire fortune, to the organization, and also helped establish the United Nations Foundation.

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UN chief raises alarm over political scapegoating and world’s collective failure to manage migration

UN chief raises alarm over political scapegoating and world’s collective failure to manage migration

Over the past four years, at least 200,000 people were trafficked, most of them women and girls. Families and children continue to be detained. Countless workers remain exploited and excluded from labour protections, said Guterres.

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Identity crisis: South African Blacks risk isolation or retaliatory xenophobic attacks as Ghana petitions African Union

Identity crisis: South African Blacks risk isolation or retaliatory xenophobic attacks as Ghana petitions African Union

Attacks targeting African nationals undermine “the shared principles of African solidarity, brotherhood and continental unity to which all member states of the African Union are committed,” it added.

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