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WHO urges Ervebo vaccine trial in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

WHO urges Ervebo vaccine trial in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

WHO vaccine experts on Friday recommended a full-scale human trial of the only existing approved Ebola vaccine to see if it offers cross-protection against the strain spreading in the DR Congo.

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Celtic boss O'Neill out of hospital after 'small procedure'

Celtic boss O'Neill out of hospital after 'small procedure'

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is out of hospital and in "good form", according to his assistant at the Glasgow giants.

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Hardline Trump ally De la Espriella to take office in Colombia

Hardline Trump ally De la Espriella to take office in Colombia

Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office Friday, vowing to launch a war on drug-running guerrillas and usher in a new era of close ties with the United States.

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Man City reject Barcelona bid for Rodri - reports

Man City reject Barcelona bid for Rodri - reports

Manchester City have reportedly rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for World Cup winner Rodri.

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Cambridge to review hiring process amid plagiarism row

Cambridge to review hiring process amid plagiarism row

The University of Cambridge said Friday that it would be reviewing its hiring process for senior roles as it probes claims of plagiarism by a professor who resigned this week.

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US unexpectedly loses jobs in blow to Trump ahead of midterms

US unexpectedly loses jobs in blow to Trump ahead of midterms

The United States unexpectedly lost thousands of jobs in July, government data showed Friday, a blow to US President Donald Trump's claims of leading an economic revival as his Republican Party gears up for crucial midterm elections.

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STARTRADER in Discussions with Trustpilot to Consolidate Review Profiles

STARTRADER in Discussions with Trustpilot to Consolidate Review Profiles

STARTRADER is in ongoing discussions with Trustpilot about a proposed consolidation of its existing review profiles into a single listing. The matter remains under discussion, and no timeline for completion has been confirmed. STARTRADER confirms that the matter has no impact to date on its operations or client services.

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US unexpectedly loses jobs in blow to Trump's economy claims

US unexpectedly loses jobs in blow to Trump's economy claims

The United States unexpectedly lost thousands of jobs in July, government data showed Friday, a blow to US President Donald Trump's claims of leading an economic revival as his Republican Party gears up for crucial midterm elections.

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Thai students in disbelief after deadly school shooting

Thai students in disbelief after deadly school shooting

Sobbing Thai students embraced each other tightly on Friday after a 14-year-old classmate entered their school wielding his grandfather's handgun and shot dead at least five school staff.

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Call for Infantino to resign comes in wake of wave of support

Call for Infantino to resign comes in wake of wave of support

Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received some much-needed support, after over a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now shelved private investment plan, but also on Friday there was a call for him to resign.

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