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Unknown illness kills more than 50 in north-west DRC

The outbreak, first discovered in three children who ate a bat, has caused 431 cases and 53 deaths

An unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has killed more than 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the past five weeks, according to health workers.

As of 16 February there have been 431 cases and 53 deaths in two outbreaks across remote villages in Équateur province, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a bulletin.

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© Photograph: Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock

Roberta Flack – a life in pictures

The US singer, who gracefully glided across genres, has died aged 88. From Ronnie Scott’s to the Grammys, here are some snapshots of her life and career
Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88

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© Photograph: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty Images

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