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Women and doctors challenge taboos on dangers of HPV in Egypt

In Egypt, there is a widespread cultural taboo surrounding the discussion of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and discussions about how to protect oneself from it, especially amongst women. This becomes a major barrier to education and preventative care, as many women are reluctant to even discuss the virus in fear of offending those they are talking […]

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Libya dismisses foreign minister after meeting with Israeli counterpart causes outcry

The Government of Libya has dismissed Foreign Minister Mohamed Taha Siala after he held a high-profile meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi earlier this week. The Libyan government has called the move “inconsistent with the policies and principles of Libyan foreign policy”. The meeting sparked outrage among Libyans and was […]

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Hurricane watch issued for Florida’s Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Idalia approaches

The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for portions of the northern Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Idalia approaches. The watch is in effect for the coastal areas from the Mission River in Texas eastward to Englin in Mississippi, including the parishes and counties in southwest Alabama. Idalia, the ninth named storm of […]

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Well-known Ukrainian pilot ‘Juice’ among 3 dead in plane crash

Well-known Ukrainian pilot Valeriy ‘Juice’ Novikov was one of three people killed in a plane crash in West Virginia on Thursday. Novikov, 53, was piloting a single-engine Cessna 206 on a skydiving trip near the town of Point Pleasant when the plane crashed shortly after takeoff. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause […]

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This baby gorilla almost died before a zookeeper held him close. Now he has a new adoptive mom

! It’s incredibly heartwarming to see how this dedicated zookeeper risked everything to save a baby gorilla. After the near-tragedy, the zookeeper made sure the baby gorilla got proper nutrition and medical attention. Now, the baby gorilla has been adopted by a new mother figure who can provide the love and care it needs to […]

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Ukraine says it landed troops on the shores of Russian-occupied Crimea

Ukraine has not landed any troops on the shores of Russian-occupied Crimea. Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine in 2014, and since then has been in control of the region. Ukraine has repeatedly condemned Russia’s occupation and has maintained its policy of non-recognition of the occupation. In recent years, the Ukrainian navy has been […]

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Why a vacation is good for you – even before you take time off

a Vacation has many benefits for your wellbeing, even before you take the time off. Taking a break from your everyday routine and engaging in a change of pace helps to reduce stress, sharpen mental clarity, and derpive energy. Additionally, planning a vacation can help you to develop better organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills as […]

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TV chef says he’s closing his Michelin-starred restaurant for ‘better work/life balance’

TV chef Jamie Oliver has announced that he is closing his Michelin-starred restaurant in London after 15 years, citing the need for a better work/life balance. The TV chef said in a statement: “In the wider interests of my family, I have decided that the West End jamie couldn’t offer me the necessary work/life balance […]

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Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying, could bring significant flooding to Southern California, Southwest

US, and Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring Hurricane Hilary in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The storm is currently a category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. Hilary is moving westward at 14 mph and is expected to continue in this direction. The NHC is forecasting that the […]