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Liberia declared Ebola-free but WHO says the job is not done

Liberia was declared free of the Ebola virus by global health experts on 14 January, a milestone that signalled an end to an epidemic in West Africa that has killed more than 11,300 people. But the World Health Organization (WHO) warned there could still be flare-ups of the disease in the region, which has suffered the worlds deadliest outbreak over the past two years, as survivors can carry the virus for many months and could pass it on. Health specialists cautioned against complacency, saying the world was still underprepared for any future outbreaks of the disease. Jan 14, 2016

EU reform: Philip Hammond says Britain and Europe good for each other

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said on 14 January that an economically turbo-charged European Union would be beneficial for both Britain and the EU as the British government pushes for EU reforms before its citizens vote in a EU membership referendum. Hammond also expressed his optimism over a breakthrough in the Cyprus dispute being within sight during a brief visit to Greece. Jan 14, 2016

Doping scandal: IAAF will sanction all rogue countries

IAAF President Sebastian Coe has warned that more countries could face sanctions after Wada makes public its report on doping related corruption in athletics on 14 January. An independent commission headed by Dick Pound says there will be damaging revelations at a news conference in Munich, Germany. Jan 14, 2016
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