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Top diplomats from U.S., Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition

Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey met in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to assist Syria ’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad's government a week ago. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian insurgent group that led the overthrow of Assad’s government, …

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US has had direct contact with Syrian rebel group, Antony Blinken says

India Today

AQABA, Jordan: American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. He added that “our message to the Syrian people is this: We want them to succeed and we’re prepared to help them do so.” Blinken also stressed that “the …

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U.S. officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

The Hindu

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government but is designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States and others. Mr. Blinken is the first U.S. official to publicly confirm contacts between the Biden administration and …

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US In Direct Contact with Syria’s HTS Rebels, Says Antony Blinken As Terrorist Designation Remains

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The United States has established "direct contact" with Syria's victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels, despite the group being designated as a terrorist organisation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Saturday. In addition, Blinken revealed that the dialogue with HTS also involved sharing the US's principles for Syria, focusing on a peaceful transition. Syria's HTS Remains Classified As Terrorist …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition

Associated Press

Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey met in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to assist Syria ’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad’s government a week ago. Here’s the latest: Gunmen loyal to Assad attack members of a Syrian insurgent group US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during his meeting with the …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

France v Ireland red card: Why was Paul Willemse sent off?

The Independent

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1 year, 8 months ago

What you need to know about the Marburg virus

CNN

CNN — The West African country of Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of the Marburg virus disease in mid-February. Dr. Leana Wen: The Marburg virus disease is caused by the Marburg virus, which is in the same family of viruses as the Ebola virus. Wen: Marburg virus disease is extremely deadly and is highly contagious when engaging in direct contact …

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1 year, 10 months ago

9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night

NPR

9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night Enlarge this image toggle caption Peter Zelei Images/Getty Images Peter Zelei Images/Getty Images Just three years ago, on Jan. 30, 2020, the head of the World Health Organization made a landmark declaration: A "novel coronavirus" that had first been identified in China had spread to a degree where it was now a …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Why calling monkeypox an STD is about more than just a label

CNN

CNN — A hallmark of the ongoing monkeypox outbreak is that most cases have been linked to sexual activity, and this has prompted some debate around whether to describe the illness as a sexually transmitted disease. You can also get it through non-intimate contact.” David Harvey, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors, said he and his colleagues …

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2 years, 4 months ago

How does monkeypox spread? An expert explains why it isn’t an STI and what counts as close contact

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Monkeypox is caused by a virus that, despite periodic outbreaks, is not thought to spread easily from person to person and historically has not spurred long chains of transmission within communities. The monkeypox virus typically spreads through direct contact with respiratory secretions, such as mucus or saliva, or skin lesions. While sexual encounters are currently the predominant mode of transmission …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala confirms India’s first monkeypox death

Hindustan Times

The Kerala health department on Monday reported India’s first possible monkeypox fatality after the test results of a 22-year-old man, who died on Saturday morning following his return from the United Arab Emirates, returned positive. State health minister Veena George said the test results of the 22-year-old “showed that the man had monkeypox”, even as the Capital confirmed its second …

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2 years, 4 months ago

'Practice safe sex, avoid crowded areas': Experts amid monkeypox fear

India Today

As the monkeypox outbreak spreads throughout the world—with the World Health Organization declaring it a global health emergency—concerns have been raised about sexual behaviour and the transmission of the virus. "Close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets, and contaminated materials such as bedding allows the monkeypox virus to spread," says Dr Avi Kumar, Senior Consultant in Pulmonology at Fortis …

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2 years, 6 months ago

World Health Organization will rename monkeypox after scientists claimed its name is RACIST

Daily Mail

Monkeypox will be renamed following calls for a new 'non-discriminatory and non-stigmatising' term, it emerged today. World Health Organization chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed they are in conversation with experts on changing the name for monkeypox Officials are urging gay and bisexual men to be aware of new lesions, rashes or scabs and get in contact with a sexual …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Scientists concerned over rising case of monkeypox: How does the virus spread?

India Today

The Monkeypox virus has now been reported from 20 countries of the world, where the viral infection is not endemic. Meanwhile, Animal-to-human transmission may occur by bite or scratch, bush meat preparation, direct contact with body fluids or lesion material, or indirect contact with lesion material, such as through contaminated bedding. Scientists are also looking into human-to-human contact behind the …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai civic body keeps isolation ward ready in hospital for monkeypox cases | Details

India Today

In the wake of monkeypox cases reported from some countries, the Mumbai civic body has kept a 28-bed ward ready at the Kasturba Hospital for the isolation of suspected patients, officials said on Monday. "For the isolation of suspected cases, a separate ward has been prepared at the Kasturba Hospital and their samples will be sent for testing to the …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Monkeypox outbreak: Mumbai keeps isolation ward ready for suspected patients

Live Mint

As Monkeypox cases surge around the world, with Belgium becoming the first country that has introduced monkeypox isolation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's informed that they have kept 28-bed ward ready at the Kasturba Hospital for suspected patients. In an advisory issued about the viral zoonotic disease, the BMC said airport authorities are screening passengers coming from the endemic and non-endemic …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Special camps to be held for vaccinating labourers in Indore

India TV News

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to organise special COVID-19 vaccination camps in Indore for labourers, domestic helps, washermen, salon workers and others who come in direct contact with people. MP Water Resources Minister Tulsiram Silawat, who is also the in-charge of Indore district, the state's industrial hub, gave the directives to this effect on Sunday, an official release said. …

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Top diplomats from U.S., Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition

US has had direct contact with Syrian rebel group, Antony Blinken says

U.S. officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

US In Direct Contact with Syria’s HTS Rebels, Says Antony Blinken As Terrorist Designation Remains

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition

France v Ireland red card: Why was Paul Willemse sent off?

What you need to know about the Marburg virus

9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night

Why calling monkeypox an STD is about more than just a label

How does monkeypox spread? An expert explains why it isn’t an STI and what counts as close contact

Kerala confirms India’s first monkeypox death

'Practice safe sex, avoid crowded areas': Experts amid monkeypox fear

World Health Organization will rename monkeypox after scientists claimed its name is RACIST

Scientists concerned over rising case of monkeypox: How does the virus spread?

Mumbai civic body keeps isolation ward ready in hospital for monkeypox cases | Details

Monkeypox outbreak: Mumbai keeps isolation ward ready for suspected patients

Special camps to be held for vaccinating labourers in Indore