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TBILISI, Georgia (AFP) — Israeli fraudster Simon Leviev, made famous by the Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler, has been released in Georgia afte...
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Residents urged to avoid direct contact with rising floodwaters in Content
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Man killed, woman injured in Bull Bay domestic dispute
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ST ANDREW, Jamaica – A man was shot dead and a woman injured during a domestic dispute at Jackvale district in 11 Miles, Bull Bay, St Andrew, on Thurs...
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Reggae Boyz ratings vs T&T: High marks for Cephas, but 4 and 5s awarded after poor showing
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—GraceKennedy Group (GK) has announced a comprehensive Hurricane Melissa relief programme valued at $200 million focusing on four key...
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ISSA announces resumption of high school competitions
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The Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) has announced the resumption of inter-school competitions beginning the week of November 24. Man...
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Trelawny community cut off after heavy rains
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 14 11:49 AM
Residents of Wakefield district in Trelawny say they are almost trapped in the community following heavy rains this week that exacerbated the impact o...
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PAHO calls for action as Americas loses measles elimination status
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PAHO calls for action as Americas loses measles elimination status
November 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) –  The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called on countries, including those in the Caribbean, to strengthe...
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Canada reports first death linked to measles epidemic
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October 2, 2025
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP)-An infant born prematurely in the western Canadian province of Alberta died as a result of measles, officials said Thursday, th...
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Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
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Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
August 21, 2025
TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — Canada's measles case count has passed 4,500, with the western province of Alberta — which has about five million people — rec...
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US records worst measles epidemic in more than 30 years
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US records worst measles epidemic in more than 30 years
July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) in 2025 has recorded its worst measles epidemic in more than 30 years, according to a count r...
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Children among four dead in Mexican measles outbreak
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Children among four dead in Mexican measles outbreak
May 22, 2025
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — A measles outbreak in Mexico has left four people dead this year, including three unvaccinated children, authorities said....
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Measles cases double in Europe in 2024 to 25-year high – WHO
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Measles cases double in Europe in 2024 to 25-year high – WHO
March 13, 2025
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP) — Measles cases doubled in Europe in 2024 to a 25-year high, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday, stressing the i...
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Two dead, 200 sickened in US measles outbreak – authorities
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Two dead, 200 sickened in US measles outbreak – authorities
March 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States (US) has killed two people and infected more than 200, promptin...
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PAHO urges strengthened vaccination and surveillance amid measles outbreaks in the Americas
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PAHO urges strengthened vaccination and surveillance amid measles outbreaks in the Americas
March 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to take no...
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Bermuda investigating possible case of measles
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February 4, 2025
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC)--Bermuda health authorities on Tuesday said they are investigating a suspected case of measles and that public health measures...
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PAHO declares the Americas measles-free, celebrates other key achievements
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December 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says after years of hard work, the Americas region including the Caribbe...
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Measles cases surge 20%, global study show
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Measles cases surge 20%, global study show
November 14, 2024
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) - Measles infections soared by a fifth last year to over 10 million cases globally, revealing alarming gaps in vaccine cover...
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PAHO issues epidemiological alert for measles cases in the Americas
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November 1, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert due to the recent identification of ...
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Measles cases surging again in Europe: WHO
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May 28, 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP)— Measles cases are surging across Europe for a second straight year and will soon exceed the already-high number recorded in...
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