#deaths
Latest news and interesting information about deaths.
US doctor in contact with Ebola patient heading to Czech hospital
A US doctor exposed to Ebola is being transferred from Uganda to a Czech hospital as a precaution. Officials assure no risk to the public.
139 Ebola Deaths: WHO Sounds Alarm
WHO reports 139 suspected Ebola deaths in DRC and Uganda, warning that numbers are expected to increase as the epidemic spreads.
Air pollution is second leading cause of death
UN official Anna Soave says air pollution is the second leading cause of death globally. 7 million people die annually from it.
China Floods: 10 Dead
Severe floods in China triggered by heavy rains have killed 10 people and forced thousands to evacuate.
Deadly Assault in Egypt: 8 Killed, 5 Injured
A shooting in Egypt's Asyut province leaves 8 dead and 5 injured. Police neutralize the attacker.
Shooting at Islamic Center in San Diego
A shooting incident at the Islamic Center in San Diego, USA. Police are on site; no casualties reported yet.
Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
Bodies of four Italian divers missing in Maldives found at 60m depth in Shark Cave. Investigation launched.
Colorado Reports Hantavirus Death
A hantavirus death reported in Colorado, unrelated to MV Hondius cruise outbreak. CDC data shows 121 cases in Colorado from 1993-2023.
Russia strikes Odesa, Dnipro; Ukraine hits Belgorod
Russia strikes Odesa and Dnipro; Ukraine hits Belgorod region. Dozens injured. Peace efforts stalled after over four years of war.
Ebola Outbreak in Congo, Uganda Declared Emergency
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency. 80 deaths, 9 confirmed cases. Details on Bundibugyo virus and spread.
Ebola Threat: WHO Declares Emergency
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Uganda and DRC an international emergency. Details on spread, deaths, and Bundibugyo strain.
Rare, untreatable Ebola strain - global emergency
WHO declares global emergency over rare, untreatable Bundibugyo Ebola strain. Outbreak spreads in Congo and Uganda, no approved vaccine or treatment.
20 deaths from US drug in Japan
20 deaths reported in Japan from US-made vasculitis drug Tavneos. Kissei Pharmaceutical advises stopping use due to liver damage.
Farhadi: Crackdown and War Deeply Painful
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi calls crackdown and war deaths deeply painful at Cannes. His film 'Parallel Tales' is in competition.
Amgen stock falls on Tavneos liver risk
Amgen shares drop 2.1% as Tavneos liver risks emerge. FDA and EMA take action. Kissei reports 20 deaths in Japan.
Haiti clashes: 5,300 displaced in three days
Violent clashes in Haiti displace 5,300 people in three days. Port-au-Prince remains tense as gangs battle for control.
Moldova Defense Minister Refuses to Resign Over Military Deaths
Moldova's Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii rejects calls to resign after multiple military deaths.
Teacher's car falls into ravine: 2 dead
Shamkir teacher Vusal Mammadov crashed his car into a ravine while returning from vacation, killing his wife and relative; sentenced to 5 years.
Teacher Crashes Car into Ravine: Wife and Relative Die
Physical education teacher Vusal Mammadov crashes car into ravine, killing his wife and relative. Court sentences him to 5 years in prison.
WHO Director on Hantavirus Outbreak
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. 11 infections, 3 deaths.
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