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Study supports Zika link to microcephaly
Scientists say a study involving pregnant women in Brazil "strengthens" the theory that Zika is linked to microcephaly birth defects in babies.
The research confirmed...
The United States labels Iran force as terrorists
US President Donald Trump has designated Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organization.
It is the first time the US has...
UK Ebola nurse now 'critically ill'
A nurse in the United Kingdom who contracted Ebola while working in West Africa is now "critically ill" with complications arising from the infection.
Pauline...
Samurai sword-armed men target police station in Indonesia
Four men who attacked a police station with samurai swords in Indonesia have been shot dead, authorities say.
According to BBC News, the group began...
US immigration arrests nearly 700 people in Mississippi raids
US immigration officials have arrested almost 700 people after a series of raids in the state of Mississippi.
According to the BBC, the co-ordinated operations...
German economy slips back into negative growth
A decline in exports dampened growth, according to official data, which comes amid concerns of a global slowdown.
Gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.1%...
Mercenary group leader who staged Russia munity dies in plane crash
Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list of a jet which crashed in Russia killing all 10 people on board, Russia's...
Ceasefire deal announced for Syria Homs
A ceasefire between Syrian forces and rebels north of Homs has been agreed and will come into effect today, Russia's defence ministry says.
It would...
China bus plunge caused by fight between driver and passenger
Security footage from a bus which crashed into a river in China has revealed that the driver was fighting with a passenger moments earlier.
The...
Zika vaccine possible 'within months'
A Zika vaccine could be ready for human trials later this year, according to the man in charge of the US government's research programme.
According...
