Guinea declares Ebola outbreak over in Guinea
The World Health Organization announced the end of the Ebola outbreak in Guinea marking a major step toward stopping transmission. Liberia aims for January 14 Ebola-free and Sierra Leone was declared free last November. No new cases have occurred in 21 days worldwide.
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Fatal bombing near NADRA office in Mardan Pakistan
A bomber blew himself up outside a NADRA regional office in Mardan, Pakistan, wounding 45 and killing at least 26. A gunman killed a guard before detonation. police say several injured are in critical condition. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the attack and vowed treatment for the wounded. The strike follows ongoing Pakistani military efforts against the Taliban in North Waziristan.
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Chicago officer pleads not guilty to murder charges
White Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke pleads not guilty in the 2014 Laquan McDonald shooting case. He faces six counts of first degree murder and one count of official misconduct in Chicago’s Cook County Court amid protests and political pressure. Trial hearing set for Jan 29 as protesters demand justice and reforms.
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Times Square New Year's Eve to be safety model
New York City officials vow Times Square will be the safest place in the world for New Year celebrations with thousands of NYPD officers, a 500 strong counterterrorism unit, bomb sniffing dogs, helicopters, cameras, and access controls around the secure zone as about one million revelers gather for the Waterford crystal ball drop.
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