Ebola outbreak in Central Africa peaks WHO says containment
The World Health Organization reports Ebola outbreaks in Gabon and Republic of Congo are at their peak and now under control. Death toll rises to 17 overall with 13 in Gabon including a nurse who died after treating another health worker. Across the border four more deaths reported in Congo.
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Northern Ireland court upholds Trimble Durkan leaders
Belfast High Court Justice Kerr ruled the November 6 election of First Minister David Trimble and Deputy First Minister Mark Durkan valid despite a six week deadline. The DUP argued for a new general election, claiming the posts should have been filled by November 4.
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South Korea Lifts Terror Alert Plans Corn Aid to North
South Korea and North Korea remain in a tense peace posture as Seoul ends its terrorism alert and proposes sending 100000 tons of corn to North Korea to coax talks. Unification Minister Hong Soon young urged North Korea to join dialogue as Pyongyang pressed for a bold resumption of talks.
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Argentina appoints Ramon Puerta as acting president amid crisis
Congress installed Ramon Puerta 50, a Peronist senator from Misiones, as interim leader after Fernando de la Rua resigned amid deadly riots and economic collapse. Lawmakers planned to decide Puerta's tenure and the timetable for new elections, with a March 3 vote eyed for the next governor and fresh elections. The country faces 18 percent unemployment, $132 billion debt, and a risk of default as it seeks to calm protests and satisfy creditors.
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