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Trump says second summit with North Korea likely ‘quite soon’
Mr Trump and the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, met in Singapore in June.
Indonesian teenager survives 49 days at sea
He was rescued on August 13 in waters off the U.S. territory.
95 die in Philippine landslides, 59 still missing
Philippines is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world.
Over 3 million people die from harmful use of alcohol yearly – WHO
The organisation says the harmful use of alcohol caused more than 5 per cent of the global disease burden.
South African president appoints panel on land reform
Land remains predominantly in hands of the whites more than two decades after the end of apartheid , sparking discontent among the blacks.
Hundreds missing, 44 confirmed dead in Tanzania ferry sinking
Tanzania has been hit by several major ferry disasters over the years.
South Africa’s cabinet approves new mining charter
More details about the charter would be announced on Friday.
Rwanda discovers mass graves with bodies of 5,400 genocide victims
More than 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed in only 100 days in 1994.
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Ebola: Russian ministry gets new powder vaccine
The vaccine is being tested on volunteers and has shown promising results so far.
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Uganda tightens security ahead of Bobi Wine’s return
Robert Kyagulanyi, a 36-year-old pop star, is widely seen as posing a significant challenge to Museveni, who has ruled since 1986.
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Chinese peacekeepers head to DR Congo
The rest of the 218-member batch will leave on September 28.
30 passengers fall sick on India flight due to pressure problem
Pilots forgot to switch on pressurisation system.
UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, named World’s safest City
The city surpassed more than 300 others across the world to be so graded.
Journalist covering German protest against tree-felling, dies in fall
The journalist has for some time been observing activists in the tree houses they had built in Hambach Forest.
Zambian President fires Minister over misuse of poor people’s fund
UK, Sweden and Finland suspended funding to the social cash transfer.
German police officer suspended after xenophobic incident
Five people were slightly injured, police say.
Zimbabwean President approves $64 million budget to fight cholera
Mr Mnangagwa recently declared the outbreak of the disease state of disaster.
North Korea agrees to dismantle nuclear facilities, President Jae-In says
He said North had agreed to allow international experts to witness the dismantling of its west coast Sohae missile engine testing facility and launch pad.
North, South Korea agree to pursue joint 2032 Olympic Games bid
They also agreed to “participate jointly” at international competitions including the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
UK, Finland halt aid to Zambian social-welfare scheme over alleged misuse
The withdrawal of the funding will hurt the poor in the southern African country.
UN general assembly opens in New York
The president pledged to use her tenure to bring the world body closer to the people.
Trump says U.S. may make a trade deal with China
The U.S and China has been engaged in a trade war.
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Nigerian govt seeks Bangladesh’s support on flood resistant seed
The two officials speak on areas of mutual concerns.
Ethiopian police arrest 269 over deadly attack on civilians
Twenty three persons were confirmed dead while 886 others displaced.