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Portrait of Mekele, an Ethiopian city under threat

[ad_1] The Ethiopian government announced on Thursday the launch of the “final offensive” against Mekele, the regional capital of Tigray. This is a portrait of a city isolated from the world. Communications are cut off; a few intermittent connections over satellite lines allow rare and sporadic news; life runs its …

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Gout drug tested as treatment for coronavirus in large UK trial

[ad_1] An anti-inflammatory drug widely used to treat gout and other conditions is the latest to be added to a large-scale trial in the UK that is investigating potential treatments for the coronavirus. Researchers leading the COVID-19 Therapy Randomized Evaluation Trial (RECOVERY) said colchicine will be tested in hospitalized coronavirus …

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Discovering Ethiopia on foot: weekly trip

[ad_1] Ethiopia is a country with unmatched natural beauty, unique wildlife, rich cultural experiences, and a host of Unesco World Heritage sites. Yet many American travelers overlook it. The country has an incredible cultural heritage, including the medieval rock-cut churches of Lalibela and Gheralta; palaces and temples dating back 3,000 …

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Fans hit the streets of Naples to pay tribute to Maradona

[ad_1] Naples, italy Fans of the Napoli soccer club commemorated their Argentine legend Diego Armando Maradona in Italy on Thursday. The Anadolu Agency correspondent in Italy reported that thousands of people placed flowers, scarves, posters and candles at the San Paolo Stadium, the home of Napoli. Several fans cried and …

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