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China's first human infection case with Monkey B Virus dies
The 53-year-old male vet, who worked for an institution researching on non-human primates, showed early-onset symptoms of nausea and vomiting, a month after he dissected two dead monkeys in early March. The vet sought treatment in several hospitals and eventually died on May 27, China CDC Weekly English Platform of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed.
In rare criticism, Grand Ayatollah warns Iran not to trust the Taliban
Grand Ayatollah Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani, one of Iran's most senior clerics, lashed out at the Islamic Republic's "softened policy" at a moment of rapid Taliban advances and widespread atrocities in Afghanistan. Such an approach, he warned, "is a grave and irreparable mistake". He cautioned the Iranian government not to trust a "terrorist" group "whose evil and murderous nature is no secret, Al Monitor reported.
4 people shot outside stadium in Washington D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia (MPDC) said in a tweet shortly afterward that it was "responding to a shooting in the 1500 block of South Capitol Street, SW, in which two people were shot outside of Nationals Park. This is currently an active investigation and it appears there is no ongoing threat at this time", Xinhua news agency reported.
Assad sworn in as Syrian President for 4th term
Speaking during his inauguration ceremony on Saturday, Assad said the focus of the next phase will be on increasing production, which is the key to improving livelihood amid the tough economic hardship in Syria, reports Xinhua news agency. The sanctions and siege could not entirely close the doors of investment, especially in the field of "profitable" renewable energy, Assad noted.
2 people dead, 4 injured in California shooting
Police officers on patrol reported hearing shots fired in Old Town Sacramento, which is a riverfront historic section of the city, just before 11.45 p.m. Friday, Xinhua news agency quoted the authorities as saying on Saturday. Officers from across the city as well as those from neighbouring law enforcement agencies responded to assist, according to the Sacramento Police Department.
'Shameless policy makers, Pak Army don't want Afghans fighting enemy inside their home'
Officials in the Presidential Palace say that Pakistan has warned the Afghan Air Force against any strike on the Taliban fighters in the Spin Boldak border district. The editorial proved clearly that "Pakistan is Taliban's godfather and fully supports the terrorist group against the internationally recognised government and the people in their neighbourhood".
1 person dead, 6 injured in Portland shooting
The shooter or shooters fled the scene, and no one has been arrested, according to Portland police on Saturday. A woman was severely injured and later died at a hospital, Xinhua news agency quoted the police as saying. The other known gunshot victims are expected to survive, according to a report by OregonLive. Kevin Allen, a police spokesperson, said there might be more shooting victims.
53 Taliban militants dead in Afghanistan in 24 hrs
In Kapisa province, 18 militants were killed and 24 wounded after Afghan Air Force (AAF) conducted airstrikes in support of Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in the Tagab and Nijrab districts, Xinhua news agency reported citing a Ministry statement as saying. Among the killed militants were three Taliban's divisional commanders, said the statement.
Guterres calls for efforts to achieve justice for all
"Today, as we reflect on the suffering of all victims and survivors of grave crimes, I encourage all states to ratify the Rome Statute, and call on the international community to drive forward efforts to achieve accountability and justice for all," he said on Saturday on the Day of International Criminal Justice,. The UN is also deeply involved in assisting member states to better address impunity at the national level..
'Red Apple Fire' in Washington 50% contained
On Saturday, the Chelan County Sheriff downgraded most of the approximately 1,500 evacuation orders, reports Xinhua news agency. Some homes and structures remain at risk, according to a report by The Seattle Times. About 300 people are fighting the fire, and a national incident management team arrived on Friday to assist.
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