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GOP resists Democrats’ push for more UN funding despite China’s growing influence

WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers are working in an unusually bipartisan manner to boost federal funding across the government’s spate of defense, technology and international development programs — all in the name of pushing back against long-term strategic security threats emanating from China.

Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022

EU recommends second Covid booster for vulnerable and over-60s

Almost all European countries have reported surge in infections, driven mainly by Omicron variant BA.5

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2022

GOP resists Democrats' push for more UN funding despite China's growing influence - Roll Call

House Republicans oppose Democrats' push for more funding support for the U.N., despite China's growing influence within the organization.

Roll Call · Jul 11, 2022

WHO warning over deadly Ebola-like virus Marburg

Two suspected cases in Ghana with World Health Organisation investigation under way

Wales Online · Jul 8, 2022

Horror virus that leaves 'ghost like' sufferers bleeding from nose and gums kills two

The global vaccine charity Gavi flagged Marburg last year as one of the viruses that could potentially spark the next global pandemic, as its long incubation time means it can quickly spread

Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2022

Warning to UK travellers as Covid cases rise in Europe holiday hotspots

Health authorities are calling for the re-introduction of some basic health measures to combat rising case numbers.

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

Commentary: The furtive messaging around monkeypox feels awfully familiar

Have public health officials and the news media been less than candid in their explanations of the risk factors in the worldwide monkeypox outbreak? Are we seeing a replay of why people are losing confidence in doctors and journalists who have not been forthright about the public in the COVID-19…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 8, 2022

A 70-year-old man in Gaza needed open heart surgery. It was a race against time

NPR journalists followed Yousef Al-Kurd and his family for months as they fought for the medical care that could save his life.

WEKU · Jul 7, 2022

A nasty disease is even nastier for patients with HIV. Now there's encouraging news

It's called visceral leishmaniasis. It's spread by sandflies and fatal if left untreated. Fortunately, a new drug regimen holds promise.

WEKU · Jul 7, 2022

WHO to hold meeting to decide if monkeypox should be a global public health emergency

“Europe is the current epicentre of the outbreak, recording more than 80 percent of cases globally."

Irish Mirror · Jul 7, 2022