Israeli soldiers evacuate Palestinians besieged by settlers
Summary
This episode covers Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in the West Bank and Putin’s controversial visit to disputed islands, angering Japan. It reports on Zambia’s presidential election, Haiti’s new UN-backed force against gangs, and Romania shutting down its nuclear plant due to low Danube levels. The WHO warns the DRC Ebola outbreak could become the worst ever, while conservationists highlight vulture protection efforts in Nigeria. Finally, Cameroon and Malawi reach the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final.
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Introduction and main headlines
Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian families in West Bank
Putin visits disputed islands, angering Japan
Zambia elections: Incumbent seeks re-election amid economic concerns
UN-backed force deploys to Haiti to fight gangs
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Romania shuts down nuclear plant due to low Danube water levels
Ebola outbreak in DRC on track to be worst ever
Vultures protected in Nigeria through traditional beliefs
Cameroon and Malawi reach Women's Africa Cup final
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