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WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racism concerns

The World Health Organization has renamed monkeypox as mpox, citing concerns the original name of the decades-old animal disease could be construed as discriminatory and racist. The U.N. health agency said in a statement Monday that mpox was its new preferred name for monkeypox, saying that both monkeypox and mpox …

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Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup

A protester ran onto the field Monday carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a blue Superman T-shirt that said “SAVE UKRAINE” on the front and “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN” on the back during a World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay. Security officials chased the protester down and the flag was dropped on the …

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‘We cannot let Putin win’ the war says NATO’s secretary-general

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Russians increasingly divided over Ukraine conflict 02:22 Now Playing ‘We cannot let Putin win’ the war says NATO’s secretary-general 01:20 UP NEXT Surgeons continue heart operation in Kyiv after Russian missile strike cuts power 00:25 …

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Protests throughout China over ‘zero-Covid’ rules

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Former Virginia state trooper kills 3 after catfishing teenage girl 01:30 Russians increasingly divided over Ukraine conflict 02:22 Police officer delivers 5 babies in 9 years 01:23 Now Playing Protests throughout China over ‘zero-Covid’ rules …

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Russians increasingly divided over Ukraine conflict

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Former Virginia state trooper kills 3 after catfishing teenage girl 01:30 Now Playing Russians increasingly divided over Ukraine conflict 02:22 UP NEXT Police officer delivers 5 babies in 9 years 01:23 Protests throughout China over …

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Violent protests take place near iPhone factory in China

HONG KONG — Violent protests broke out in Zhengzhou, China, this week following contract disputes at the world’s biggest Apple iPhone factory, according to videos posted on social media and verified by NBC News. Large groups of people could be seen blocking roads in the footage taken near the factory …

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