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New survey reveals extent of mistrust between residents and Ebola health workers in eastern DRC

A quarter of people in the current outbreak zone do not believe the virus exists.

A new survey in the Democratic Republic of Congo suggests a quarter of people in the cities worst affected by the current Ebola outbreak do not believe the virus exists.

British MPs have voted on a series of alternative courses of action on Brexit, but none of the eight options commanded a majority. The one that came closest to success was a motion calling for a commitment to negotiate a permanent customs union with the EU. A second phase of the non-binding process is planned for Monday.

Tens of thousands of migrants have been saved from drowning in the Mediterranean by the navy patrol boats of the European Union. But Operation Sophia, which has been in place for 4 years, is due to end soon, following a request from the Italian government.

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