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German hospital discharges US man cured of Ebola infection

His five family members who had all been in quarantine were in “good health” and permitted to leave.

Andreeva comes of age with Roland Garros triumph over surprise package Chwalinska

Pope Leo calls for end to polarisation on Spain visit

Pope Leo's visit to Spain is expected to focus on the divisive issue of immigration.

Nearly 500 confirmed cases in Central Africa Ebola outbreak: WHO

It tallied 82 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and 2 deaths in neighbouring Uganda.

Pope Leo heads to Spain with migrants and polarisation in focus

VATICAN CITY, June 6 - Pope Leo leaves on Saturday for a week-long visit to Spain, his first to an EU country outside Italy, where he will inaugurate a new tower in Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia basilica and meet migrants who braved dangerous Atlantic waters to reach Europe.

US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014

WASHINGTON, June 5 - The U.S. said on Friday it would give an additional $38 million in funding for Ebola response efforts, as the U.S. CDC warned that without strong public health interventions, the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could match or surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak.

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

KINSHASA, June 5 - Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

‘The ground is shifting somewhat’: ASEAN does not want an isolated Myanmar, says Thai foreign minister

Engagement is the best path towards peace and Myanmar’s eventual reintegration into the regional bloc, said Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in an interview with CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut.

WHO announces $668 million six-month plan to fight Ebola

It called for money and political commitment to halt the spread of the outbreak.

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

June 5 - Most of the 13 U.S. treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from the hospitals said this week.

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The organisation said risk of Ebola virus in countries in the Americas remain low.

Liverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new boss

Liverpool appoint former Bournemouth coach Iraola as manager

Venezuela's Maduro adds Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer to defense team

NEW YORK, June 4 - Nicolas Maduro has added a lawyer who represented hip-hop mogul Sean \"Diddy\" Combs at trial to his defense team, court records showed on Thursday, as the ousted Venezuelan president prepares to fight the U.S. drug trafficking charges he faces.

DR Congo head to Spain to continue World Cup build-up despite Ebola cancellation

Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

Responders were forced to abandon a coffin.

Ruto says allowing US to build Ebola facility in Kenya is the 'right thing'

JOHANNESBURG, June 4 - Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday said his government was doing \"the right thing\" by allowing the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

Guardiola "quit 100 times" before final exit, says Man City chairman

‘We need to do even more’: World Food Programme calls for greater response to Ebola outbreak

The outbreak - which was officially declared in mid-May - is unfolding amid ongoing violence, creating additional risks for aid workers and civilians.

Hong Kong principal fired for swearing at security guards on Singapore school trip

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says it refused to accept the resignation of Lee Cheuk-hing, who violated the code of conduct for staff.