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Zika virus: WHO sets up emergency team for 'explosive' outbreak

The BBC's David Shukman, reporting from Recife in north-east Brazil, said doctors were "overwhelmed" by cases of microcephaly.

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Image caption Thousands of babies have been born with stunted brain development in Brazil, which could be linked to Zika virus

The World Health Organization has set up a Zika "emergency team" after the "explosive" spread of the virus.

Zika has been linked to thousands of babies being born with small brains in Brazil.
WHO director general Dr Margaret Chan said Zika had gone "from a mild threat to one of alarming proportions" and was having a "heart-breaking" impact.
The team will meet on Monday to decide whether Zika should be treated as a global emergency.
The last time an international emergency was declared was for the Ebola outbreak in West Africa which has killed more than 11,000 people.

Zika link?

Brazil reported the first cases of Zika in South America in May 2015.
Most cases result in no symptoms and it is hard to test for, but WHO officials said an estimated 1.5 million people had been infected in the country.
The virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has since spread to more than 20 countries in the region.

At the same time there has been a steep rise in levels of microcephaly - babies born with abnormally small heads - and the rare nervous system disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome.
The link between the virus and these disorders has not been confirmed, but Dr Chan said it was "strongly suspected" and "deeply alarming".
And she warned the situation could yet deteriorate as "this year's El Nino weather patterns are expected to increase mosquito populations greatly in many areas".

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Image caption One hospital in the city of Recife has seen a sharp rise in cases of microcephaly in the past six months

One hospital in the city had gone from dealing with an average of five cases a year to 300 in the past six months.

Emergency team

Earlier, doctors writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association said Zika had "explosive pandemic potential" and said the WHO's failure to act swiftly on Ebola probably cost thousands of lives.
In a statement to the executive board meeting of the WHO, Dr Chan said: "The level of concern is high, as is the level of uncertainty.
"Questions abound - we need to get some answers quickly.
"For all these reasons, I have decided to convene an Emergency Committee.
"I am asking the Committee for advice on the appropriate level of international concern and for recommended measures that should be undertaken in affected countries and elsewhere."
Dr Carissa Etienne, the regional-director for the WHO Pan American Health Organization, said the link between the abnormalities and Zika had not been confirmed.
But she added: "We cannot tolerate the prospect of more babies being born with neurological and other malformations and more people facing the threat of paralysis."

Man U results don’t match £250m investment – David Gill

Manchester United's Louis van Gaal has come under intense pressure due to the team's poor performance this season PHOTO: AFP 

Manchester United’s results are not good enough after the investment made in the team, but top director David Gill on Sunday called on fans to stop jeering under pressure coach Louis van Gaal.

How to fix motherboard with failed NVIDIA chip

MOST COMMON PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

1. Laptop turns on with garbled video on the internal screen and external monitor.
2. Laptop turns on but there is no video on the screen or external monitor.

MY UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROBLEM

The graphics chip soldered to the motherboard. When the laptop runs hot for a long time, the graphics chip separates from the motherboard and video fails.

How to recover files after OS crashed

1. The guide will work if the OS is damaged but the computer hardware still works fine.
2. The guide might work if the hard drive has some minor damage, like a few bad sectors.

PREPARING FOR RECOVERY

For this recovery I’ll be using a Ubuntu CD (Linux OS). Also, you can create a bootable Ubuntu USB flash drive. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a Linux guru for that. The Linux interface will be very similar to Windows OS.
You need another working computer to download and create a bootable CD or USB drive.
1. Download the latest version of Ubuntu OS here. When you click on the download button you’ll start downloading an ISO image.
2. Burn this ISO image on a CD or create a bootable USB stick. It’s explained on the same download page, just scroll a little bit down.
3. Find the target drive where you going to save recovered files. You can use an external hard drive or USB flash drive. The target drive can be formatted with any common Windows file system: FAT, FAT32, NTFS.

DATA RECOVERY PROCESS

STEP 1.
Boot your laptop from the Ubuntu CD or USB.
If the computer keeps trying to boot from the internal hard drive, you’ll have to enter the BIOS setup menu and change the boot order. Set your CD/DVD drive or USB stick as first device in the boot order. Safe changes and restart the computer.

From my experience, Ubuntu OS works fine with most laptop and desktop PC hardware and you shouldn’t have any problem booting it to the desktop. It may not work if your computer hardware is too new.

STEP 2.
The computer will start booting from the CD or USB stick.
Now read carefully!
After some time a welcome screen will pop up. On this screen you can choose your language and choose between two options: Try Ubuntu and Install Ubuntu.
Select Try Ubuntu. The Linux OS will run directly from the CD or USB stick without changing any files on the hard drive.
STEP 3.
Ubuntu OS will continue loading and after a while you’ll boot to the desktop, as it shown on the following picture.

STEP 4.
In order to access the internal hard drive, you click on Places in the top toolbar. You should see your internal hard drive in the drop down menu under the Computer.

STEP 5.
When you click on the internal hard drive a new window will open up. In this window you’ll see all files located on the hard drive.

STEP 6.
Now plug in your target drive into the computer.
Another window will pop up. In this window you’ll see files located on the external drive. In my case I have no files on the external drive, that’s why the window is empty.
You can move windows same way you do it in Windows OS. Arrange both windows as you like.

STEP 7.
Finally, drag and drop needed files from the internal hard drive to the external drive.
After the transfer is done, you can unplug the external drive and use it on any other computer.

IF YOU HAVE FAILED HARDWARE

Liquid spills are very unpredictable. Even a small liquid spill can cause serious damage.

IF YOU SPILLED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIQUID

Let’s say you spilled less than a teaspoon of liquid on the keyboard and it stopped working properly, but anything else works fine.
In this case it could be enough to remove just the keyboard to evaluate the damage. Turn off the laptop, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery. Now remove the keyboard and take a closer look underneath.

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LAPTOP REPAIR

When you plug the AC adapter into the laptop, there are no lights turning on at all. When you push on the power button, nothing happens. The laptop appears to be completely dead, makes no sounds, no indications of life.

Possible problem:
– The AC adapter failed and the battery has no charge left. In this case test the AC adapter with a voltmeter. If it’s dead, replace it with a new one.
– DC jack failed and the motherboard doesn’t receive any power from the adapter. In this case the DC jack has to be replaced.
– Motherboard failed. The motherboard has to be replaced, if it’s not too expensive. Otherwise get ready to buy a new computer.

Greece debt crisis: Tsipras promises 'credible reforms'

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has promised his government will submit "credible reform" proposals to its creditors on Thursday.

Mr Tsipras was speaking during a fractious debate on the Greek debt crisis in the European Parliament.

Greece is desperate for a third bailout to avoid bankruptcy and possibly crashing out of the euro currency.

Meanwhile, the Greek government has insisted that there is no threat to food and fuel supplies.

In a statement, the Ministry of Economy, Infrastructures, Maritime Affairs and Tourism "reassures both the Greek citizens and the visitors (tourists) that there are adequate food supplies in the market and that their prices remain stable".

European leaders have set Thursday as the deadline for serious reform plans from Greece in exchange for more aid.

An emergency summit involving all 28 European Union members - not just the 19 eurozone countries - will take place on Sunday.

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Greece would "file new concrete proposals, credible reforms, for a fair and viable solution," Mr Tsipras told MEPs.

Boko Haram attack caps week of bloodshed in Nigeria

A suicide bomber has attacked a church in Nigeria, capping a week in which more than 200 people died in Boko Haram violence.

At least five worshippers were killed in Sunday's attack as they were entering the church in Potiskum in the north-east of the country.

The Islamist extremists of Boko Haram have carried out a six-year campaign of violence in Nigeria's northeast.

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Islamic State (IS) fighters are being smuggled into Europe by gangs

Smugglers hide IS militants on boats filled with migrants, Abdul Basit Haroun says

Islamic State (IS) fighters are being smuggled into Europe by gangs in the Mediterranean, an adviser to the Libyan government has told the BBC.

Abdul Basit Haroun said smugglers were hiding IS militants on boats filled with migrants

Islamic State (IS) fighters are being smuggled into Europe by gangs

Smugglers hide IS militants on boats filled with migrants, Abdul Basit Haroun says

Islamic State (IS) fighters are being smuggled into Europe by gangs in the Mediterranean, an adviser to the Libyan government has told the BBC.

Abdul Basit Haroun said smugglers were hiding IS militants on boats filled with migrants

Islamic State (IS) fighters are being smuggled into Europe by gangs

Smugglers hide IS militants on boats filled with migrants, Abdul Basit Haroun says

Islamic State (IS) fighters are being smuggled into Europe by gangs in the Mediterranean, an adviser to the Libyan government has told the BBC.

Abdul Basit Haroun said smugglers were hiding IS militants on boats filled with migrants

Islamic State (IS) fighters are being smuggled into Europe by gangs

Smugglers hide IS militants on boats filled with migrants, Abdul Basit Haroun says

Islamic State (IS) fighters are being smuggled into Europe by gangs in the Mediterranean, an adviser to the Libyan government has told the BBC.

Abdul Basit Haroun said smugglers were hiding IS militants on boats filled with migrants

Islamic State (IS) fighters are being smuggled into Europe by gangs

Smugglers hide IS militants on boats filled with migrants, Abdul Basit Haroun says

Islamic State (IS) fighters are being smuggled into Europe by gangs in the Mediterranean, an adviser to the Libyan government has told the BBC.

Abdul Basit Haroun said smugglers were hiding IS militants on boats filled with migrants

A former aide of Osama Bin Laden has been sentenced to life in prison

A former aide of Osama Bin Laden has been sentenced to life in prison for aiding in the bombing of US embassies in east Africa in 1998 that killed 224 people.

Khalid Al-Fawwaz was arrested in London the same year as the bombings, and was extradited to the US 14 years later.

Al-Fawwaz has been called Bin Laden's spokesman and al-Qaeda's media adviser in London.

The Saudi national, was convicted in February of four conspiracy charges.

Prosecutors say he operated an office in London where he disseminated Bin Laden's fatwas, or religious decrees, to media outlets.

The bombing in Nairobi caused carnage and huge loss of life

A statement from Preet Bharara, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, called Al-Fawwaz "bin Laden's bridge to the West."

"Fawwaz conspired with a murderous regime, and the result was a horrific toll of terror and death," Mr Bharara said.

"The price he will pay, appropriately severe as it is, cannot possibly compensate his victims and their families."

Reform, not rebellion

Al-Fawwaz was also accused of using the office to send communications equipment, including a satellite phone, to the al-Qaeda leader.

The sentence was read out by a Manhattan jury at a heavily guarded downtown courthouse.

Lawyers for al-Fawwaz argued that he was a peaceful political dissident and not a violent terrorist.

"My goal was reform, not rebellion," said al-Nawwaz to the victims present in the courtroom.

A former aide of Osama Bin Laden has been sentenced to life in prison

A former aide of Osama Bin Laden has been sentenced to life in prison for aiding in the bombing of US embassies in east Africa in 1998 that killed 224 people.

Khalid Al-Fawwaz was arrested in London the same year as the bombings, and was extradited to the US 14 years later.

Al-Fawwaz has been called Bin Laden's spokesman and al-Qaeda's media adviser in London.

The Saudi national, was convicted in February of four conspiracy charges.

Prosecutors say he operated an office in London where he disseminated Bin Laden's fatwas, or religious decrees, to media outlets.

The bombing in Nairobi caused carnage and huge loss of life

A statement from Preet Bharara, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, called Al-Fawwaz "bin Laden's bridge to the West."

"Fawwaz conspired with a murderous regime, and the result was a horrific toll of terror and death," Mr Bharara said.

"The price he will pay, appropriately severe as it is, cannot possibly compensate his victims and their families."

Reform, not rebellion

Al-Fawwaz was also accused of using the office to send communications equipment, including a satellite phone, to the al-Qaeda leader.

The sentence was read out by a Manhattan jury at a heavily guarded downtown courthouse.

Lawyers for al-Fawwaz argued that he was a peaceful political dissident and not a violent terrorist.

"My goal was reform, not rebellion," said al-Nawwaz to the victims present in the courtroom.

A former aide of Osama Bin Laden has been sentenced to life in prison

A former aide of Osama Bin Laden has been sentenced to life in prison for aiding in the bombing of US embassies in east Africa in 1998 that killed 224 people.

Khalid Al-Fawwaz was arrested in London the same year as the bombings, and was extradited to the US 14 years later.

Al-Fawwaz has been called Bin Laden's spokesman and al-Qaeda's media adviser in London.

The Saudi national, was convicted in February of four conspiracy charges.

Prosecutors say he operated an office in London where he disseminated Bin Laden's fatwas, or religious decrees, to media outlets.

The bombing in Nairobi caused carnage and huge loss of life

A statement from Preet Bharara, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, called Al-Fawwaz "bin Laden's bridge to the West."

"Fawwaz conspired with a murderous regime, and the result was a horrific toll of terror and death," Mr Bharara said.

"The price he will pay, appropriately severe as it is, cannot possibly compensate his victims and their families."

Reform, not rebellion

Al-Fawwaz was also accused of using the office to send communications equipment, including a satellite phone, to the al-Qaeda leader.

The sentence was read out by a Manhattan jury at a heavily guarded downtown courthouse.

Lawyers for al-Fawwaz argued that he was a peaceful political dissident and not a violent terrorist.

"My goal was reform, not rebellion," said al-Nawwaz to the victims present in the courtroom.

A former aide of Osama Bin Laden has been sentenced to life in prison

A former aide of Osama Bin Laden has been sentenced to life in prison for aiding in the bombing of US embassies in east Africa in 1998 that killed 224 people.

Khalid Al-Fawwaz was arrested in London the same year as the bombings, and was extradited to the US 14 years later.

Al-Fawwaz has been called Bin Laden's spokesman and al-Qaeda's media adviser in London.

The Saudi national, was convicted in February of four conspiracy charges.

Prosecutors say he operated an office in London where he disseminated Bin Laden's fatwas, or religious decrees, to media outlets.

The bombing in Nairobi caused carnage and huge loss of life

A statement from Preet Bharara, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, called Al-Fawwaz "bin Laden's bridge to the West."

"Fawwaz conspired with a murderous regime, and the result was a horrific toll of terror and death," Mr Bharara said.

"The price he will pay, appropriately severe as it is, cannot possibly compensate his victims and their families."

Reform, not rebellion

Al-Fawwaz was also accused of using the office to send communications equipment, including a satellite phone, to the al-Qaeda leader.

The sentence was read out by a Manhattan jury at a heavily guarded downtown courthouse.

Lawyers for al-Fawwaz argued that he was a peaceful political dissident and not a violent terrorist.

"My goal was reform, not rebellion," said al-Nawwaz to the victims present in the courtroom.