World News in Brief: Sudan famine latest, weekend attacks in Ukraine, Tanzania Marburg virus update
January 20, 2025, 12:00 PM
Sudan famine worsens
The United Nations has warned that the famine in Sudan is worsening, with millions of people now facing starvation. The conflict in the Darfur region has displaced over 2 million people and disrupted food production. The UN is calling for urgent international action to avert a humanitarian catastrophe.
Weekend attacks in Ukraine
Russian-backed separatists have launched a series of attacks in eastern Ukraine over the weekend, killing at least 10 Ukrainian soldiers. The attacks come as tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain high, following the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014.
Tanzania Marburg virus update
The Tanzanian government has confirmed two new cases of the Marburg virus, bringing the total number of cases to three. The virus is a highly contagious and deadly disease that can cause fever, bleeding, and organ failure. The government is working to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread of the virus.
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- Brazil: President Jair Bolsonaro has been impeached by the Brazilian Congress.
- United States: The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in over a year.
- China: The Chinese government has launched a new crackdown on dissent, arresting several prominent activists.
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World News in Brief: Sudan famine latest, weekend attacks in Ukraine, Tanzania Marburg virus update
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