Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1170, A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and structures such as the Krak des Chevaliers and the cathedral of St. Peter in Antioch. In 1861, William James Mayo, American physician and surgeon, co-founded the Mayo Clinic (died 1939) was born. In 1919, José Gregorio Hernández Venezuelan physician and educator (born 1864) passed away. In 1998, Michael Porter Jr., American basketball player was born. In 2001, Julian Champagnie, American basketball player was born. In 2004, Bernard Babior, American physician and biochemist (born 1935) passed away. In 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. In 2013, Gilma Jiménez, Colombian politician (born 1956) passed away. In 2014, Damian D'Oliveira, South African cricketer (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ebola treatment improves in eastern DRC as cases surpass 1,200
Health officials in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say more people are receiving treatment for Ebola and coordination between response agencies is improving. The DRC has reported 321 deaths and 1,203 confirmed cases. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi has more from a treatment centre in Rwampara, eastern DRC. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Ebola #WHO #GlobalHealth #AfricaNews #HealthEmergency #Bundibugyo #Ebola #DRC #EbolaOutbreak2026 #PublicHealth #DRCongo #SouthKivu #NorthKivu #Ituri #M23 #EbolaEpidemic #BundibugyoEbolaoutbreak #BundibugyoStrain #AfricaCDC #AlJazeeraEnglish
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