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12 killed in Afghanistan escape

JALALABAD, Afghanistan – At least 12 women were killed in a stampede at a crowded stadium in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials said. Among the thousands were women hoping to get visas to enter Pakistan for medical treatment. Many people in Afghanistan, a war-torn country with minimal health care facilities, …

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Five South Koreans die after flu shots, fleeing vaccine fears

SEOUL (Reuters) – Five people have died in South Korea after a flu shot last week, officials said, adding that the seasonal inoculation program has been stepped up to address potential COVID-19 complications, raising concerns about vaccine safety. File photo: A health worker attaches a notice to suspend influenza vaccination …

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