The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 2,011, including 754 deaths, government data showed on Tuesday.
The country's public health institute said in its latest report that 54 new cases were detected on Monday in Ituri, North Kivu and Haut-Uele provinces.
Health officials previously stated that the outbreak could spread rapidly to new areas if public health measures are not implemented promptly.
India's youth protests end as Modi's education minister quits
India's education minister resigned on Saturday, handing a major victory to youth protesters whose street protests over examination paper leaks had become a serious challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ukraine kills 12 in tourist camp, Russia says
Twelve people were killed, including five children, in an overnight drone attack on a holiday camp in a Russian-held part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, Russian-installed local authorities said on Saturday, accusing Ukraine of deliberately attacking civilians.
At least 35 killed in bus collision in Syria
At least 35 were killed and 30 injured in a collision between two passenger buses on the Deir al-Zor-Damascus road, a health ministry official told state news agency SANA on Saturday.
Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as wind stokes Spanish blazes
Wildfires on the coast of southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on Saturday, forcing the evacuation of thousands in the city's suburbs, while in neighbouring Spain high winds complicated efforts to fight a massive blaze near Madrid.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has thanked the team behind the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, praising their efforts in delivering the nationwide event.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Uzbekistan's leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed ways to boost bilateral relations during a phone call.
Fujairah’s Wadi Wuraya has been added to the UNESCO's World Heritage list, making it the first Emirati site to be inscribed for its outstanding natural value, and the third Emirati site on the list.
