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WHO: Six African nations could be malaria-free by 2020

Geneva, Switzerland | AFP | Six countries in Africa, the continent where malaria is most widespread, could be free of the disease by 2020, according to a WHO report published Monday to mark World Malaria Day. One of the goals of the World Health Organization’s 2016-2030 programme against malaria is …

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Ranieri hails Leicester’s unconquerable heart

Leicester, United Kingdom | AFP | LEICESTER’s final EPL games: May 1 – vs Man United May 7 – vs Everton May 15 – vs Chelsea. Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has steeled his fairytale-chasing players for a pivotal trip to Manchester United, but believes that there is no match …

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Prince cremated in private ceremony

Minneapolis, UNITED STATES | AFP | Loved ones cremated pop icon Prince on Saturday with his final resting place to remain a secret, two days after his sudden death stunned the music world. The 57-year-old “Purple Rain” creator, one of the most acclaimed and unique artists of his generation, will …

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Van Gaal refuses to look beyond FA Cup final

London, United Kingdom | AFP Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was unwilling to discuss the likely effect of FA Cup success on his future after his side edged Everton 2-1 to reach the final. Van Gaal has been under pressure all season, owing to disappointing results in the Premier …

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Machar to miss international deadline to return

Juba, South Sudan | AFP | South Sudan rebel chief Riek Machar will miss an international deadline on Saturday to return to the capital to take up the post of vice president, the government said, with his arrival now expected next week. UN chief Ban Ki-moon has urged Machar to …

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