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1. WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

   

   An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization, after 80 suspected deaths and nine laboratory-confirmed cases.

2. Princess of Wales steps out on world stage — and sends signals for Royal Family — in solo sojourn to Italy

   

   A two-day solo trip to Italy by the Princess of Wales sent signals both for Catherine herself and her role within the Royal Family on the world stage.

3. U.A.E. reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures

   

   A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday, at a time when progress appears to have stalled in efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and restart shipping in the Gulf.

4. Israel kills Hamas military wing leader in strike on Gaza

   

   An Israeli airstrike on Gaza killed the chief of Hamas's military wing, the most senior official from the Palestinian militant group killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting.

5. In spies he trusts? In Cuba, Trump looks again to CIA chief, rather than a diplomat, to deliver a message

   

   U.S. President Donald Trump's maximum pressure campaign on Cuba now includes overtly dispatching a spy chief to Havana to ensure that his demands are clear.