Ebola transmission widens in Congo with wife and child infected
In Goma Congo health officials confirm the wife and a 1-year-old daughter of a man who died of Ebola have tested positive, marking the first transmission inside the city. Rwanda briefly closed its border as contact tracing intensifies and quarantine begins.
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Budget Debt Deal Clears Senate With Bipartisan Support
The budget and debt agreement cleared the Senate 67 to 28 amid Trump backing and Democratic votes. It lifts the debt limit for two years, resumes borrowing, and funds Pentagon and domestic programs, avoiding a government shutdown though not reducing deficits.
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Peace accord signed to end Mozambique civil conflict
Mozambique president and Renamo leader signed a cease-fire at Gorongosa National Park to end decades of fighting. More than 5,200 Renamo fighters began disarmament as national elections loom, with promises of dialogue, reforms, and a peace era following a 27 year war.
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Puerto Rico faces uncertain transfer as governor resigns
Puerto Rico nears 5 p.m. resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló amid protests over corruption and a leaked chat. Pedro Pierluisi fronts to become governor, with House confirmation looming and potential vacancy prompts by Wanda Vázquez and Senate chief Rivera Schatz stirring tension.
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Pompeo upbeat on talks with North Korea despite Bangkok setback
Secretary of State Pompeo said the United States remains ready to resume diplomacy with North Korea and hopes for a working level meeting led by Stephen Biegun. He noted an ASEAN security forum in Bangkok likely will not host a bilateral session, amid fresh missile tests from Pyongyang and Trump’s calm reaction.
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