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15 Killed, Dozens Missing In Migrant Wreck As Boat Capsizes In Africa
At least 15 migrants have died and dozens are missing after their boat capsized off Mauritania, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and local sources said Wednesday, the latest in a string of migrant tragedies off the coast of West Afr
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WHO Chief Says "Confident" Of Pandemic Deal Despite Missed Deadline
The World Health Organization chief on Monday urged countries to nail down a landmark global agreement on handling of future pandemics after they missed a hard deadline.
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Miss USA Pageant Under Scrutiny As 2 Winners Resign Citing Mental Health, Disrespect
The resignations of the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA in the space of a few days have put the pageants' parent organization under the microscope -- especially as the young women cited mental health and differences in values as their reasons.
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16 Dead, 28 Missing In Migrant Boat Capsize Off Africa's Djibouti: UN
At least 16 people are dead and 28 missing in a new migrant boat disaster off the coast of the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, the UN's International Organization for Migration said on Tuesday.
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"My Love For India Is No Secret," Says CEO Of Miss World Organization
The much anticipated 71st edition of Miss World will be held in India from February 18 to March 9, the organisers said on Friday.
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Over 60 Migrants Feared Dead Off Libya Coast After Boat Sinks
At least 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya's coast, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Saturday, in the latest such tragedy off North Africa.
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Israel Defense Forces Share Pics Showing Evidence Of War Crimes By Hamas
Several pictures and videos have surfaced on social media showing Hamas fighters dragging Israeli soldiers and civilians through the streets of Gaza.
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Miss Universe Snaps Indonesia Ties After Alleged Strip Searches
The Miss Universe Organization terminated its relationship with its Indonesia franchise following sexual harassment allegations.
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Asked To Strip For "Body Checks": Miss Universe Indonesia Finalists
Six finalists in 2023's Miss Universe Indonesia beauty pageant have lodged police complaints accusing the organizers of making them strip for "body checks" and topless photographs, CNN reported.
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Miss Panama Allows Transgender Women To Compete In Beauty Pageant
The Miss Panama organization announced that starting this year, the pageant would include transgender women "who have completed all their legal and medical procedures" in its competition.
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COVID-19: Samsung Releases App to Remind Users to Wash Hands
"The World Health Organization has recommended frequent washing of hands among a slew of other measures to halt the spread of COVID-19. Hand wash is considered effective only when it lasts for a full 20 seconds, according to healthcare professionals," Samsung said in an official release.
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US Woman Carried Dying Baby To Term. Then, Donated Her Organs
Krysta Davis was 18 weeks pregnant when she was told that the baby she was carrying had an abnormality. Her to-be-born daughter Rylei Arcadia Diane Lovett was diagnosed with anencephaly, a rare condition in which an infant is missing parts of the brain or skull.
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UK Tourist Found Dead With Missing Organs, Egypt Denies Alleged Theft
Egyptian authorities on Sunday denied reports of alleged organ theft after the body of a British tourist who died suddenly while on holiday was returned home without some organs.
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World Must Not Miss Early Signals Of Any Flu Pandemic: WHO
The World Health Organization called on all countries to monitor closely outbreaks of deadly avian influenza in birds and poultry and to report promptly any human cases that could signal the start of a flu pandemic.
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How Mass Media Missed The March That Social Media Turned Into A Phenomenon
According to Messner, the event demonstrated that "organizers don't need media coverage anymore to reach large audiences and turn out large crowds for protests when people are passionate about issues and connect via social media."
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15 Killed, Dozens Missing In Migrant Wreck As Boat Capsizes In Africa
At least 15 migrants have died and dozens are missing after their boat capsized off Mauritania, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and local sources said Wednesday, the latest in a string of migrant tragedies off the coast of West Afr
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WHO Chief Says "Confident" Of Pandemic Deal Despite Missed Deadline
The World Health Organization chief on Monday urged countries to nail down a landmark global agreement on handling of future pandemics after they missed a hard deadline.
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Miss USA Pageant Under Scrutiny As 2 Winners Resign Citing Mental Health, Disrespect
The resignations of the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA in the space of a few days have put the pageants' parent organization under the microscope -- especially as the young women cited mental health and differences in values as their reasons.
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16 Dead, 28 Missing In Migrant Boat Capsize Off Africa's Djibouti: UN
At least 16 people are dead and 28 missing in a new migrant boat disaster off the coast of the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, the UN's International Organization for Migration said on Tuesday.
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"My Love For India Is No Secret," Says CEO Of Miss World Organization
The much anticipated 71st edition of Miss World will be held in India from February 18 to March 9, the organisers said on Friday.
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Over 60 Migrants Feared Dead Off Libya Coast After Boat Sinks
At least 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya's coast, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Saturday, in the latest such tragedy off North Africa.
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Israel Defense Forces Share Pics Showing Evidence Of War Crimes By Hamas
Several pictures and videos have surfaced on social media showing Hamas fighters dragging Israeli soldiers and civilians through the streets of Gaza.
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Miss Universe Snaps Indonesia Ties After Alleged Strip Searches
The Miss Universe Organization terminated its relationship with its Indonesia franchise following sexual harassment allegations.
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Asked To Strip For "Body Checks": Miss Universe Indonesia Finalists
Six finalists in 2023's Miss Universe Indonesia beauty pageant have lodged police complaints accusing the organizers of making them strip for "body checks" and topless photographs, CNN reported.
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Miss Panama Allows Transgender Women To Compete In Beauty Pageant
The Miss Panama organization announced that starting this year, the pageant would include transgender women "who have completed all their legal and medical procedures" in its competition.
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COVID-19: Samsung Releases App to Remind Users to Wash Hands
"The World Health Organization has recommended frequent washing of hands among a slew of other measures to halt the spread of COVID-19. Hand wash is considered effective only when it lasts for a full 20 seconds, according to healthcare professionals," Samsung said in an official release.
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US Woman Carried Dying Baby To Term. Then, Donated Her Organs
Krysta Davis was 18 weeks pregnant when she was told that the baby she was carrying had an abnormality. Her to-be-born daughter Rylei Arcadia Diane Lovett was diagnosed with anencephaly, a rare condition in which an infant is missing parts of the brain or skull.
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UK Tourist Found Dead With Missing Organs, Egypt Denies Alleged Theft
Egyptian authorities on Sunday denied reports of alleged organ theft after the body of a British tourist who died suddenly while on holiday was returned home without some organs.
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World Must Not Miss Early Signals Of Any Flu Pandemic: WHO
The World Health Organization called on all countries to monitor closely outbreaks of deadly avian influenza in birds and poultry and to report promptly any human cases that could signal the start of a flu pandemic.
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How Mass Media Missed The March That Social Media Turned Into A Phenomenon
According to Messner, the event demonstrated that "organizers don't need media coverage anymore to reach large audiences and turn out large crowds for protests when people are passionate about issues and connect via social media."
