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COVID-19 cases spike dramatically in U.S. children with over 10-M

WASHINGTON - More than 10 million children in the United States have tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to the latest report of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children's Hospital Association.

Murle attack in South Sudan reportedly kills 32 Dinka Bor, including 3 children: UN

UNITED NATIONS - The UN mission in South Sudan reported Tuesday, Jan. 25, that it is deeply concerned about reports of an attack in Baidit, in Jonglei state, allegedly carried out by people from the Murle community, a UN spokesman has said.

Tunisian president’s chief of staff resigns

TUNIS - Nadia Akacha, the chief of staff of Tunisian President Kais Saied announced on Monday (Jan. 24) her resignation from the post.

PH bows to Australia at AFC Women’s Asia Football Cup

NEW DELHI - Australia and Thailand scored identical 4-0 victories in the ongoing AFC Women's Asia Football Cup in India's south-western state of Maharashtra on Monday, Jan. 24.

EU ready to retaliate against Russian aggression should diplomacy fail: Borrell

BRUSSELS - The European Union (EU) is prepared to defend against any possible Russian cyber-attacks or hybrid threats if it invades Ukraine and is "very well advanced" in its preparation for a response to any aggression, the EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said on Monday, Jan. 24.

First round of Italy’s presidential election ends with no results

ROME - The first ballot to elect Italy's next president ended with inconclusive results on Monday (Jan. 24), after a procedure that lasted over five hours.

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