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1 killed, 4 wounded as explosion hits bus in Kabul

KABUL - At least one civilian was killed and four others wounded when an explosion struck a bus on a busy road in the western part of Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Saturday (Nov. 13), according to multiple sources.

US hospitals ask for donations of equipment amid shortage

WASHINGTON - Hospitals across the United States are reportedly asking for donations of gently used crutches and canes due to aluminum shortage and supply chain issues.

Russian paratroopers die in exercise in Belarus

Two Russian paratroopers who participated in the exercise in Belarus died, Belarusian media reported, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense.

U.S. job openings remain exceptionally high in September

U.S. job openings remained exceptionally high at more than 10 million in September while the number of Americans quitting their jobs rose to a record high, indicating a tighter labor market.

Seven killed, five injured in Burkina Faso ambush

Seven police officers were killed and five others injured in an ambush by gunmen on Friday (Nov. 12) in the Sahel region in Burkina Faso, the police said in the capital Ouagadougou.

Daily COVID-19 infections in Germany exceed 50,000 for 1st time

Germany recorded more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. The seven-day incidence rate rose to 249.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, reaching a peak for the fourth day in a row.

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