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RWANDA-KIGALI-MOU-CHINESE MEDICAL PERSONNEL

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(220909) -- KIGALI, Sept. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rwandan Health Minister Daniel Ngamije (R) and Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding in Kigali, Rwanda, Sept. 7, 2022. The Rwandan Ministry of Health and the Chinese Embassy in Kigali on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate the dispatching of Chinese medical personnel to Rwanda. (Photo by Placide Ngirinshuti/Xinhua)

Ukraine-Russia conflict worsens global energy crisis

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Japan vs Haiti soccer friendly ends 3-3

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Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa (2nd from R) scores his side's third goal past Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) during the second half of an international friendly at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Oct. 10, 2017. The match ended 3-3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo