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Ebola outbreak spreads

The World Health Organisation says cases may be spreading faster than originally thought

People living close to the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak which has killed 131 people have told 91福利社 News of their fear, as a World Health Organization (WHO) representative warned cases may be spreading faster than originally thought.

James Reynolds has the latest on this and the other global stories you need to know about today.

(Photo: A woman washes her hands at the Grande Barrier border following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak. Credit: REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi)

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