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Tuberculosis is still among the most common causes of death globally Our World in Data

Explore our new page on tuberculosis with global data and trends over time.<br><br><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/tuberculosis" target="_blank"><img src="https://ourworldindata.org/images/published/Tuberculosis-thumbnail.png"/></a>Explore our new page on tuberculosis with global data and trends over time.<br><br><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/tuberculosis" target="_blank"><img src="https://ourworldindata.org/images/published/Tuberculosis-thumbnail.png"/></a> Read MoreOur World in Data

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Federal Funds for Research and Development: Fiscal Years 2021–22

This set of detailed tables present data on the research and development (R&D) outlays and obligations of federal agencies. Outlays are provided by agency for total R&D and total R&D plant. Obligations are provided for R&D by agency for type of work (basic research, applied research, experimental development), field of R&D (for basic research, applied

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World News in Brief: Latest Sudan fighting displaces thousands, second malaria vaccine, Russian dissidents ‘disappeared’ UN News – Global perspective Human stories

The latest surge in fighting in Sudan has displaced up to 300,000 people as conflict spread to the country’s second largest city, Wad Madani, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Thursday. The latest surge in fighting in Sudan has displaced up to 300,000 people as conflict spread to the country’s second largest city, Wad

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Gaza: UN expert on sexual violence in conflict reiterates grave concern for hostages UN News – Global perspective Human stories

The UN expert working to end rape during wartime remains gravely concerned for the safety and well-being of hostages still being held by Hamas militants, especially the 15 women captives, 75 days after the extremist group’s brutal incursion into southern Israel. The UN expert working to end rape during wartime remains gravely concerned for the safety

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Fossil fuels still dominate the global energy mix, but solar and wind are growing quickly Our World in Data

Explore global and national data on how energy systems are changing.<br><br><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" target="_blank"><img src="https://ourworldindata.org/images/published/energy-topic-page-featured-image.png"/></a>Explore global and national data on how energy systems are changing.<br><br><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" target="_blank"><img src="https://ourworldindata.org/images/published/energy-topic-page-featured-image.png"/></a> Read MoreOur World in Data

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COVID-19: WHO designates JN.1 ‘variant of interest’ amid sharp rise in global spread UN News – Global perspective Human stories

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is continuously monitoring the global spread of JN.1, a COVID-19 variant of interest, adding that current vaccines continue to offer protection against severe disease and death from this and other variants in circulation.The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is continuously monitoring the global

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Announcement of U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Outer Limits Climate, Environment, and Conservation – United States Department of State

HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Announcement of U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Outer Limits hide Announcement of U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Outer Limits Fact Sheet December 19, 2023 What is the ECS?  The continental shelf is the extension of a country’s land territory under the sea.  The continental shelf holds many resources (e.g., corals, crabs) and vital habitats for

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