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US calls on Russia to stop military activity at nuclear sites
US calls on Russia to stop military activity at nuclear sites
World
by  AFP

The White House called on Russia on Monday to cease all military operations around nuclear facilities in Ukraine. "And we continue to call on Russia to cease all military operations at or near Ukrainian nuclear facilities and return full control to Ukraine," Jean-Pierre said.

Germany's Schroeder to remain in ruling party despite Putin ties
Germany's Schroeder to remain in ruling party despite Putin ties
World
by  AFP

Former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on Monday escaped being humiliatingly booted out of his party, as the ruling Social Democrats (SPD) found his ties with Vladimir Putin did not breach its rules. But the branch said in a statement on Monday that the former chancellor was "not guilty of a violation of the party rules, as no violation can be proven against him".

Third fuel tank collapses as helicopters battle Cuban blaze
Third fuel tank collapses as helicopters battle Cuban blaze
World
by  AFP

Cuban army helicopters scrambled to contain a blaze that felled a third tank at a fuel depot on Monday after burning for days, as the search continued for 16 missing firefighters. "Work is intensifying to combat the fire," the Cuban presidency said on Twitter Monday, adding this was a "decisive day" for the effort.

US not trying to 'outdo' world powers in Africa, says Blinken
US not trying to 'outdo' world powers in Africa, says Blinken
Africa
by  AFP

The United States is seeking a "true partnership" with Africa and not trying to "outdo" other world powers in vying for influence on the continent, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. "What we seek most of all is a true partnership between the United States and Africa.

Hope and excitement in hometowns of Kenya's presidential favourites
Hope and excitement in hometowns of Kenya's presidential favourites
World
by  AFP

On the eve of Kenya's election, yellow banners drape William Ruto's bastion of Eldoret, where voters are quietly optimistic their hometown hero will emerge the next president after a bruising contest. Odinga would be the first president from Kenya's Luo community, and many kinsmen believe his victory would bring much-needed development to the region denied for decades by ruling elites in Nairobi.

Pfizer to acquire sickle cell drugmaker GBT for $5 bn
Pfizer to acquire sickle cell drugmaker GBT for $5 bn
Business and Economy
by  AFP

American drugmaker Pfizer announced a deal on Monday to acquire Global Blood Therapeutics, makers of a recently approved treatment for sickle cell disease, for $5.4 billion. Bourla said the merger will help "accelerate innovation for the sickle cell disease community and bring these treatments to patients as quickly as possible."