WHO declares Ebola an international emergency; drone strikes nuclear power plant in UAE, and more

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  The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak

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  in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.

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  The UN Health Agency said the virus was suspected of infecting 250 people

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  and killing 80 in regions along the border between the two countries.

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  It called for greater coordination and cooperation, but said the outbreak was not yet a pandemic emergency.

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  The United Arab Emirates said a drone struck its Barakah nuclear power plant, causing a fire.

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  Radiation levels remained safe and no one was injured.

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  Officials are investigating the source of the drone.

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