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Sierra Leone done with Ebola
Sierra Leone has discharged its final patient infected with Ebola. A six-week countdown has begun which should lead to the country being able to declare itself officially free of the virus. That said, the World Health Organisation is cautious about 42 days without a scare, as the final patient had come into contact with multiple people before being hospitalised, many of whom have not come forward for treatment.
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Bloomberg considering 2016 presidential run
Former New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg, is thinking about running for president. Bloomberg announced he was considering “all options”, but would possibly run as an independent candidate for the 2016 elections. Bloomberg cited the “banal” level of debate among all candidates as a strong motivator for his possible running. That said, the US voter has traditionally been irrationally hostile to independent challengers, generally opting for Democrat or Republican candidates regardless of spray tans or old age.
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Earthquake in Wellington, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake shuddered through New Zealand’s capital city today. The epicentre was 32km from St Arnaud and registered at a depth of 62km. Wellington residents, although they felt the tremors, were not seriously affected, with zero casualties listed so far.
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Mercedes sober about 2016 F1 season
Mercedes engine head Andy Cowell has told reporters that nobody in Mercedes team is expecting to win the championship. In addition, Cowell noted the team expected to be beaten by Ferrari and seriously threatened by McLaren this year. The ongoing developments by Honda, in particular, have Mercedes worried this season, which kicks off in Australia on the 20th March.
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