Ebola outbreak in Guinea described as small by WHO
WHO says the Ebola spread in Guinea is relatively small with cases far below earlier outbreaks, noting larger epidemics in the DRC and Uganda. The report follows MSF warnings of an unprecedented outbreak and cites past hits in Libreville.
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Guinea
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Democratic Republic of Congo
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Chile hit by 8.2 quake off coast near Iquique
An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Chile near Iquique triggering a tsunami. Two dead and three seriously injured as authorities evacuated coastlines and issued broad Pacific warnings. State miners report no major damage to operations and power outages were noted in Iquique.
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Survivors envision Shrine at Washington mudslide site
Survivors of the Oso mudslide consider turning the disaster site into a shrine or memorial as recovery continues. The death toll rose to 28 with 20 still missing while officials acknowledge some remains may not be recovered. Residents urge a marker to honor victims, while experts caution against rebuilding in the area.
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Abbas Signs Conventions Amid Prisoner Delay Sparks Tension
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas signed more than a dozen international conventions in Ramallah citing Israel's delay of prisoner releases and jeopardizing U.S. brokered peace talks. Secretary of State Kerry canceled a regional trip as Abbas affirmed no withdrawal from negotiations while pursuing UN and international recognition.
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CIA report details black sites and interrogation abuses
Washington Post notes a Senate Intelligence Committee draft report describes secret detention facilities and harsh interrogation methods. It claims millions of CIA records show most valuable intel from other sources, with bin Laden helped by unrelated data.
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