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Six decades after effectively gaining independence from France, Mali facing political uncertainty, major security woes.
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New measures suspend operation of live music establishments and wearing of masks mandatory in all closed work spaces.
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Several US states report record daily infections; New Zealand eases restrictions, makes masks compulsory.
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WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus says team of experts to travel to epicentre of the virus to study its origins.
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Demonstrators in Libya’s third largest city rally again to express anger over declining living conditions.
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Spokeswoman for former prime minister’s party says 59-year-old’s condition is serious, with high fever.
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French health ministry reports 4,711 new coronavirus cases; Germany sees highest daily infections toll since April.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announces relaxation of tough containment measures as infection rate falls.
Israel and the United Arab Emirates agree to normalise relations in a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump.
Germany optimistic about vaccine; UN warns virus could worsen conflicts; Brazil signs deal to make Russian vaccine.