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2.2 million people in US live without access to running water, basic plumb
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): Obtaining running water at home is a struggle for many people in the United States, and those who lack clean water overwhelmingly come from communities of colour, non-profit DigDeep said in a report on Tuesday.
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Afghanistan's grand assembly to last 3 days: Official
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): Afghanistan's Jirga, or grand assembly, of religious scholars and elders which opened Thursday would last for three days to discuss a variety of issues ranging from stabilizing security to strengthening national unity, the caretaker government's chi
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Medical racism shapes US healthcare: media
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Cairo [Egypt], June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): The medical racism in the United States has resulted in ethnic minorities' distrust of the US health system and affected the groups' overall well-being and health, Iran's Press TV reported.
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Libya constitutional talks end without breakthrough
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): Under the auspices of the United Nations (UN), a new round of High-Level Meeting on the Libya Constitutional Track concluded here on Thursday.
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Hong Kong's handover anniversary highlights Beijing's repression: Rights g
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 30 (ANI): With the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Hong Kong will mark the 25th anniversary of the city's transfer of sovereignty from British to Chinese rule on Friday.
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Xi backs zero-COVID policy despite economic blowback
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 30 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping has once again backed the zero-COVID policy, saying this coronavirus measure was formulated by the CPC Central Committee based on the Party's nature and purpose, as well as the country's national conditions.
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WHO ramps up response in Eastern Africa amid looming health crisis
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday it's intensifying its operations to the looming health crisis in eastern Africa amid acute food insecurity.
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Xi Jinping reaches Hong Kong to mark 25th anniversary of return to China
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 30 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping reached Hong Kong on Thursday to mark the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China, Xinhua reported.
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Afghan grand assembly 'Loya Jirga' opens in Kabul, women debarred
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 30 (ANI): The first-ever 'Loya Jirga' or grand assembly of religious scholars and elders opened in Kabul on Thursday, Xinhua reported citing the Afghan caretaker government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid.
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Hong Kong bars some journalists from covering official ceremonies during X
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 30 (ANI): Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong later this week to mark the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China, Beijing has barred journalists from leading international media organizations from covering official ceremonies.
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S.Korea reports 9,595 new COVID-19 cases
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): South Korea reported 9,595 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Wednesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 18,359,341, the health authorities said Thursday.
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Ecuadoran president declares state of emergency in 4 provinces
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Quito [Ecuador], June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso on Wednesday declared a 30-day state of emergency in four provinces of Azuay, Imbabura, Sucumbios and Orellana, citing an escalation of violence in the indigenous protest.
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