World roundup: February 27 2023

Stories from Israel-Palestine, China, Nigeria, and elsewhere

Derek Davison

Feb 28, 2023

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INTERNATIONAL

In today’s global news:

Worldometer is tracking COVID-19 cases and fatalities.
The New York Times is tracking global vaccine distribution.

MIDDLE EAST

SYRIA

Two landmine explosions near the Syrian town of Salamiyah, in Hama province, killed at least ten people and wounded at least 12 in total on Monday. The mines were apparently left behind by Islamic State when the Syrian army drove it out of Hama a few years ago.

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