Temperatures hit 104°F in Spain/France heatwave
A major heatwave driving the Spain wildfire pushed temperatures in Spain and France up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Ebola Outbreak Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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From Nairobi, NPR's Michael Kaloki reported on the deepening Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. [1] — Michael Kaloki "The WHO says insecurity and community mistrust are preventing its teams from reaching Ebola-affected areas in the DRC. Armed groups are blo…" 02:29 WHO Director General Tedros Gebreyesus issued a statement identifying two compounding barriers to an effective response: ongoing insecurity from armed groups, and deep mistrust among community members. A recent report by Congolese authorities confirmed that those armed groups were actively blocking humanitarian access to Ebola-affected zones and areas considered at risk. Making matters worse, the UN World Food Programme warned Monday that the outbreak could cause a sharp rise in severe hunger across an already food-stressed country — a grim multiplier effect that health officials fear could overwhelm the nation.
Ebola in Congo: Armed Groups and Mistrust Block WHO Response
The WHO says insecurity and community mistrust are preventing its teams from reaching Ebola-affected areas in the DRC. Armed groups are blocking humanitarian access — and the UN warns the outbreak could trigger a sharp spike in severe hunger.
Congo Ebola may sharply worsen hunger
The UN's World Food Program warned the Ebola outbreak in Congo could lead to a sharp increase in severe hunger in the country.
Spain wildfire burns 25 square miles
A wildfire in Spain that broke out on Thursday burned about 25 square miles of forest and farmland, killing at least 12 people.
15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat capsize
A speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam on Saturday, killing 15 Indian tourists; 16 survivors have since been discharged from hospital.
Spain Wildfire Kills 12 in Record-Breaking Heatwave
A Spanish wildfire that ignited Thursday has burned 25 square miles and killed at least 12 people, including two Britons. A monster heatwave pushing 104°F across Spain and France is driving the blaze.
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