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Consumer sentiment worsens in March amid growth woes: BOK
Seoul, March 25: South Korea's consumer sentiment worsened in March amid deepening concerns about growth momentum due to weak domestic demand and slowing exports, the central bank said on Tuesday.
Africa's progress against malaria in 'jeopardy' amid need for renewed commitments
Addis Ababa, Feb 17: Officials and experts on Sunday called for renewed commitments in Africa's fight against malaria, as they warned that the continent's progress against malaria is 'in jeopardy' due to a combination of natural and man-made challenges.
South Korea's imports of fruits hit new record amid climate change
Seoul, Feb 16: South Korea's imports of fresh fruits hit a record high last year, data showed on Sunday, amid poor harvests caused by climate change and rising demand.
South Korea's rice cake exports hit fresh high in 2024
Seoul, Jan 29: South Korea's exports of traditional rice cakes reached a fresh high in 2024, data showed on Wednesday, driven by the growing popularity of Korean food around the globe.
Nigeria holds mass burial for over 40 farmers killed by insurgents
Abuja, Jan 14: Nigerian authorities on Tuesday organised a mass burial for at least 40 farmers suspected to have been killed by insurgents during an attack earlier this week in the northeastern state of Borno, which borders Chad.
Chad's ruling party secures majority in disputed parliamentary election
N'Djamena, January 13: Chad's ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement, led by President Mahamat Idriss Deby, has secured a majority of seats in the parliamentary election that was held in December, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
Lung Cancer rates in Israel: Smoking remains top risk despite decline in mortality
Tel Aviv, January 8: A long-term study of lung cancer in Israel released on Wednesday by the Health Ministry found that smoking -- both active and passive -- remains the primary risk factor.