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WHO convenes emergency meeting on Congo's Ebola outbreak
Johannesburg, Oct 16 (AP/UNB) — The World Health Organization says it is convening a meeting on Wednesday to determine whether Congo's latest Ebola outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.
Pregnant Duchess of Sussex starts official Australian tour
Sydney, Oct 16 (AP/UNB) — A beaming Duke and Duchess of Sussex started the first day of official engagements of a royal tour of Australia on Tuesday with the public focus on the former Meghan Markle's newly announced pregnancy.
Bear cub with bucket on its head rescued after 3 days
Mchenry, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — Wildlife officials in Maryland tracked a black bear cub for three days in order to tranquilize it and remove a bucket that had gotten stuck on its head.
UK fans flocked to TV to watch Princess Eugenie's wedding
London, Oct 14 (AP/UNB) — The royal wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank was a big hit in terms of British TV viewership.
Melania Trump says she might be 'the most bullied person'
Washington, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — First lady Melania Trump says she could be "the most bullied person" in the world, judging by "what people are saying about me."
Dhaka Korean Film Festival begins in city Friday
Dhaka, Oct 11 (UNB) - A 5-day film festival titled 'Dhaka Korean Film Festival 2018' begins here in the city on Friday.
Indo-Bangla food festival kicks off in Mumbai
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – An eight-day Bangladesh-India food festival began at a restaurant in Mumbai, India on Tuesday showcasing various delicious food items from the two countries.
Arnold Kopelson, 'Platoon' producer, dies at 83
New York, Oct 9 (AP/UNB) — Arnold Kopelson, a versatile film producer whose credits ranged from the raunchy teen smash "Porky's" to the Holocaust drama "Triumph of the Spirit" to the Oscar-winning "Platoon," died Monday. He was 83.
Ray Galton, writer of classic British sitcoms, dies at 88
London, Oct 7 (AP/UNB) — Screenwriter Ray Galton, who co-wrote the landmark British comedy series "Hancock's Half Hour" and "Steptoe and Son," has died at 88.
Winners announced in annual international art competition
Grand Rapids, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) — A performance about identity and race and a series of photographs about humanity's shared connections won grand prizes in a popular art competition in western Michigan.