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Electricity crisis spurs spread of cholera in South Africa
The death toll from a cholera outbreak in South Africa has climbed to 26 in recent days, with dozens more hospitalized while frustration mounts over the government’s response to the disease that is common in several areas of Africa but rarely spreads in this country.
Pope Francis out of abdominal surgery, ‘back at work’ in hospital room: Surgeon
Pope Francis successfully underwent three hours of surgery to repair an abdominal wall hernia with no complications, the Vatican and his doctor said Wednesday.
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What kind of surgery did Pope Francis have, and why?
Pope Francis emerged from a three-hour abdominal surgery at a Rome hospital on Wednesday evening, with no known complications, the Vatican said. The procedure was necessary to repair a painful hernia the pontiff developed, linked to a 2021 operation to remove a significant portion of his large intestine.
Security guards at London's Heathrow Airport to escalate strikes over pay into busy summer months
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Fiji reconsiders security ties with China amid Pacific tensions
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Senior U.S., Chinese diplomats hold 'candid' talks to avoid escalation of tensions
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Opponents compete to square off against Venezuela's powerful leader
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Philippine court rejects bail request by former opposition senator who opposed deadly drug campaign
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