The western African nation of Ivory Coast is undergoing their presidential election as leading opposition parties boycott the polls. Tens of thousands of security forces were deployed across the country to help keep the elections at bay. The opposition boycotted President Alassane Outtara’s bid for a third term in office saying it is illegal. They threatened to block polling stations ...
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Earlier today, a Taiwan jet fighter pilot met his death after his fighter jet crashed off the island’s eastern coast. Authorites say this happened during a training routine. It has been registered as the second fatal crash in three months according to the air force. According to the air force, pilot Chu Kuang-meng ejected from the Taiwan jet fighter F-5E ...
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A Chinese doctor from Wuhan city whose skin pigmentation changed while receiving COVID-19 treatment has made his first public appearance. This was after he regained his skin colour. The doctor, identified as Yi Fan, suffered an abnormal skin discoloration caused by an antibiotic drug. Medics were apparently treating him with the antibiotics while in intensive care. A spokesperson previously said. ...
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The United States and India have reaffirmed their defenses and security relationship and will sign a defense agreement. Washington is doing this as it continues to rally allies in Asia amidst concerns over Chinese military activity in the region. US Secretary of Defense and his Indian counterpart discussed “military to military cooperation’’ in a meeting on Monday. They also discussed ...
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A Covid 19 test that can produce results in just 12 minutes will be made available in pharmacies in the US and around Europe. This nasal swab test will cost about £120 and will be used on people who are asymptomatic. Authorities in the United States and Europe approved the test and the device needed to process it. Trials on ...
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