Hostage survivor testifies in trial of ISIS member accused in deaths of several Americans

A hostage taken by the ISIS terror cell known as the "Beatles" testified Thursday in a trial against one of the alleged members, El Shafee Elsheikh, who is accused of assisting in the kidnapping, torture and death of several Americans, Europeans and other foreign nationals from 2012 to 2015.
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A Japanese 'killing stone,' said to contain an evil 9-tailed fox spirit, has split in two

An evil fox spirit is on the loose after breaking free from her rock prison -- that is, if you believe in Japanese mythology.
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North Korea not telling the whole truth about latest ICBM test, South Korean official says

North Korea's launch last week of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), reported to be its most advanced yet, may have been a less advanced weapon than previously believed, according to a South Korean military official.
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Australian ambassador denied entry to Beijing trial of Australian TV host

An Australian TV host is due to face trial in China Thursday for allegedly sharing state secrets in an opaque case that analysts worry may be politically motivated.
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Western companies have a habit of dealing with dictators. Russia shined a spotlight on them

The war in Ukraine sparked a never-before-seen mass exodus of businesses from Russia. Corporations that spent years gaining a foothold in the growing consumer market pulled out nearly overnight, with their lucrative operations suddenly looking like liabilities.
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Weddings are booming again. They're bigger and more expensive than ever

Two years of pandemic uncertainty forced many couples to postpone or even cancel their nuptial celebrations. But weddings are coming back with gusto.
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They were Covid-19 success stories -- then they saw massive outbreaks. These charts show what's really going on

Millions of people in China are under lockdown. Hong Kong morgues are overwhelmed. And South Korea is reporting the most cases per capita worldwide.
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Violence in eastern Colombia has left 130 dead this year, UN and Catholic Church say

Some 130 people have been killed and more than 3,000 have been forcibly displaced this year as violence has surged in eastern Colombia, according to the United Nations and the Catholic Church.
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US imposes new sanctions against Iran's ballistic missile program

The Biden administration on Wednesday enacted new sanctions against Iran's ballistic missile program in response to a missile attack on Erbil in Iraq earlier this month.
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Companies are spending more than ever buying their own stock. Biden wants to put a stop to that

President Joe Biden delivered a strong message to corporate executives this week in his 2023 spending plan: Share the wealth.
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The great resignation continues: 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs last month

The worker shortage has been a hallmark of the pandemic economy. In February, US businesses had 11.3 million job openings to fill, slightly more than economists had predicted.
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World Bank freezes Afghan projects after Taliban bans girls from high school

The World Bank has put four projects in Afghanistan worth $600 million on hold amid concerns over a decision by the country's ruling Islamist leaders to ban girls from returning to public high schools, the bank said.
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Indian firefighters battle Delhi landfill blaze as air fills with toxic fumes

Firefighters in India's capital said Wednesday they are close to extinguishing a fire at a landfill site that has been burning for nearly two days, cloaking the area in a toxic haze and choking residents.
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Rare Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia a 'momentous occasion' for survival of species

An extremely rare Sumatran rhino has been born in captivity at a sanctuary in Indonesia, according to the government, a triumph for conservation efforts to save the critically endangered animal from extinction.
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8 UN peacekeepers killed in Congo helicopter crash amid rebel fighting

Eight United Nations peacekeepers died in a helicopter crash Tuesday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid rebel fighting in the region, the UN peacekeeping mission confirmed.
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At least five dead in shooting near Tel Aviv

Five people were killed in a shooting near Tel Aviv, according to Israeli police, marking the third such attack in Israel within a week.
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Canadian Indigenous leaders push for residential schools apology in Pope Francis meeting

Pope Francis on Monday met Indigenous leaders and survivors of Canada residential schools who are seeking a papal apology for the harm inflicted for decades on Indigenous children.
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Singapore court rejects intellectually disabled man's final appeal against execution for drug smuggling

A Singapore court on Tuesday rejected a final appeal by a man sentenced to death for drug trafficking, following a campaign by his lawyers who said the trial violated international laws as the man has intellectual disabilities.
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Solomon Islands leader defends possible China security deal, calls backlash 'very insulting'

The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands on Tuesday defended the country's possible security deal with China, hitting back at critics and calling their protests "very insulting."
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Canada edges closer to F-35 jets deal with Lockheed Martin worth up to $15 billion

Canada has picked Lockheed Martin Corp as the preferred bidder to supply 88 new fighter jets, Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi said Monday, in a clear sign the US company is set to win the multibillion-dollar contract.
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Honduras' Supreme Court approves extradition of former president to the US

The Honduran Supreme Court has authorized the extradition of former president Juan Orlando Hernández to the US, where he will face drug trafficking and firearms possession charges.
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Ryusuke Hamaguchi is as surprised as anyone by the Oscars love for 'Drive My Car'

When writer-director Ryusuke Hamaguchi first laid eyes on the red Saab 900 Turbo at the center of his award-winning film "Drive My Car," he knew it was the one. Over thirty years old and in immaculate condition, the car was perfect. It needed to be -- he'd be spending a lot of time inside. "It almost feels like the best casting that I've ever done," Hamaguchi recalled in a video interview with CNN.
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Key moments from Seoul Fashion Week

Korean culture has spread across the world like wildfire in recent years, with the hugely successful K-pop, K-film and K-beauty sectors attracting insatiable interest. Now, South Korea is looking to take its fashion industry to the next level, too.
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Shanghai locks down 10 million people at a time

Many countries around the world have decided to live with the coronavirus, even as a new subvariant fuels another wave of infections. But China is an extremely important exception.
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4 things to remember about Trump, Ukraine and Putin

The Russian invasion of Ukraine didn't just happen out of nowhere.
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These Russian journalists found a way to report from outside the country

Russia's independent news network, TV Rain, shuttered its Moscow operations in early March — its newsroom empty, broadcast signal shut off.
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Max Verstappen claims first win of F1 season at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling battle with Charles LeClerc.
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Elon Musk says he's seriously considering creating a new social media platform

Elon Musk said he is giving "serious thought" to creating a new social media platform in a tweet Saturday.
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Why Amazon makes you click a box to redeem coupons

Saving money can take a little extra effort: clipping coupons, searching for a promotional code, signing up for an email list....
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Recession risks are 'uncomfortably high and moving higher,' Mark Zandi says

The war in Ukraine. Red-hot inflation. And rapid interest rate hikes. The economic recovery that began two years ago faces credible threats that could lead to its premature demise.
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A no brainer if you're looking for a one-card wallet

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Philippine authorities evacuate thousands as volcano Taal spews mile-high plume

A small but restive volcano south of the Philippine capital spewed a 1.5 kilometer (0.9 miles) plume on Saturday, prompting authorities to raise an alert level and evacuate more than a thousand residents.
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All people on board China airliner reported dead in Monday's crash

All 132 people on board the China Eastern Airlines jetliner that crashed Monday are dead, official sources said Saturday night, according to Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua.
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Antarctic ice shelf nearly the size of LA collapsed as temperatures soared to 40 above normal

An ice shelf in Antarctica nearly the size of Los Angeles disintegrated in mid-March within days of extraordinary warmth on the continent, scientists say.
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Perfect strangers are offering their holiday homes to help refugees rest and recover

On 24 February, as she watched the news of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Desislava Tosheva was staring at her couch.
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These are some of the historical sites at risk in Kyiv

When Vladimir Putin's forces last approached a capital city, they leveled it.
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This week in travel: Covid holdouts finally opening doors and a cult candy sweeps the world

This week at CNN Travel, we're eating our dinner out of the world's coolest toothpaste tube, dreaming about sunny Indonesian beaches and admiring the latest developments in British mass transit. Come along for the ride, won't you?
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers sixth mass bleaching event

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is suffering its sixth mass bleaching due to heat stress caused by climate change, the reef's managers confirmed Friday.
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Smoke plume seen after Houthi attack on Saudi oil facility ahead of Formula 1 race weekend

Smoke was seen rising after a Houthi-claimed attack on an Aramco oil storage facility in Jeddah, a senior official in Saudi Arabia said Friday, as Formula 1 fans headed to the country's second-largest city ahead of this weekend's Grand Prix.
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The human body is often seen through a male lens. Women give a different view

Before film was invented, early portrait photographers first discovered the titillating pleasure of exposing images of nudes on silver copper plates. Since then, the male gaze has largely shaped how bodies are visualized in printed media.
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T. rex skeleton, the world's most expensive fossil, gets a new home

Stan, the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, sold for $31.8 million in 2020 -- the highest price ever paid at auction for a fossil.
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Joachim Trier ripped up the rom-com script with 'The Worst Person in the World.' He could win an Oscar for it

Joachim Trier's characters have a habit of taking a scalpel to their psyche. The reason for the incision ranges -- a comment from a friend, a bad review, a breakup -- but once it's made, what starts as a keyhole operation can become open heart surgery and escalate into existential crisis. Not that the world is paying attention. Mostly life goes on and these characters find ways to sew themselves up, deriving strength in the knotty scar tissue that remains.
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In old family photographs, a South African artist reenacts her late mother's life

After Lebohang Kganye's mother died at age 49, the South African artist began going through the things she'd left behind as a means to deal with the grief.
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What we know about North Korea's new ICBM

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'People are begging us to sell.' Africa's richest man opens huge fertilizer plant as food crisis looms

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote opened the continent's largest fertilizer plant this week as war in Ukraine cuts off supplies from Russia, threatening a global food crisis.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has foreign investors fleeing Taiwan. Here's why

War in Europe has triggered a massive flight of capital from an Asian island nearly 5,000 miles away.
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Egypt caps bread prices as shockwaves of Ukraine war hit Middle East

The war in Ukraine has yet to enter its fourth week and its shockwaves are already being felt as far away as the Middle East, putting governments on edge as tensions simmer at home.
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Tokyo Fashion Week shines a light on homegrown talent

After successive seasons of canceled shows and virtual presentations, a largely in-person Tokyo Fashion Week returned in a blur of technicolor palettes, digital innovation and sculptural runway creations.
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Nicaraguan ambassador turns on own government, says Nicaraguans are tired of Ortega 'dictatorship'

A top Nicaraguan official condemned President Daniel Ortega's government on Wednesday, calling it a "dictatorship" that is stifling civil and political freedoms in the Central American nation.
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William and Kate face protests on royal tour of Caribbean

Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their royal tour of the Caribbean in Jamaica on Wednesday, having arrived Tuesday hours after protests were held calling on the monarchy to apologize and pay reparations for its historical role in the slave trade.
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Brittney Griner: US embassy in Moscow finds US basketball player 'in good condition' after getting consular access

An official from the US embassy in Moscow found US basketball player Brittney Griner to be "in good condition," after they were recently granted consular access to the American athlete who is being detained in Russia, US State Department spokesman Ned Price told CNN on Wednesday.
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What China really means when it talks about NATO's eastward expansion

When Russian armed forces launched an unprovoked assault on Ukraine last month, Beijing appeared to side with Moscow, accusing the United States and its NATO allies of inviting conflict by allowing their security bloc to expand eastward.
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A mother, a fiancé, a friend. China mourns the victims of China Eastern Airlines crash

One passenger was a mother, flying to visit the daughter she hadn't seen for several years. Another was a woman on her way to reunite with her fiancé after months apart.
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Tesla delivers first cars from Berlin factory

Tesla opened its third assembly plant near Berlin, Germany, and made the first deliveries of its Model Y sedan there Tuesday.
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Goldman Sachs' CEO will perform at Lollapalooza

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon will DJ at Chicago's Lollapalooza music festival this July alongside acts like Metallica, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, and Green Day.
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Sri Lanka sends troops to fuel stations amid worsening economic crisis

Sri Lanka posted soldiers at hundreds of state-run gas stations on Tuesday to help distribute fuel after a sudden rise in prices of key commodities and accompanying shortages forced tens of thousands of people to queue for hours.
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Nicaragua sentences ex-presidential candidate

Former Nicaraguan presidential candidate Cristiana Chamorro Barrios was sentenced to eight years in prison for financial crimes on Monday, according to a Nicaraguan human rights non-governmental organization.
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No survivors found after China's worst air disaster in more than a decade, investigators say

No survivors of a China Eastern Airlines plane crash have been found after a second day of search efforts, Chinese investigators said late Tuesday.
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'She loved every day of her life.' Family and friends pay tribute to Ukrainian journalist killed in Kyiv

The parents of Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova say the death of their daughter, killed while reporting on the war in their homeland, has helped them to discover a lot more about her life.
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Chinese stocks are on a roller coaster with no end in sight

US-listed Russian stocks have been in freefall following the invasion of Ukraine — but it's not the only nation whose stocks are getting whipsawed.
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It's highly unlikely that cash will survive much longer

In his latest book, The Future of Money: How the Digital Revolution Is Transforming Currencies and Finance, Cornell University professor Eswar S. Prasad describes how digital currencies and other financial technologies are reshaping everything from consumer banking to monetary policy and international payments. In a conversation with the International Monetary Fund, Prasad lays out the advantages and perils of the new forms of money.
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Why WhatsApp wants to convince Americans to stop sending text messages

Since the start of this year, a series of advertisements have appeared on television screens and billboards across the United States, with ominous warnings to texters.
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World's happiest country for 2022 is revealed

Devastating loss of life and growing uncertainty have the world very much on edge, but there is a bit of good news for humanity: Benevolence is surging globally.
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The unusual airplane cabin designs that could be flying's future

From an airplane concept with an "underwater" twist to an AI-based food scanner that moderates passengers' eating habits, the shortlist for the 2022 Crystal Cabin Awards highlights eye-catching ideas that could be the future of aviation.
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The Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let It Go' in a bomb shelter performed her country's national anthem in Poland

A young Ukrainian girl who recently performed a moving rendition of the "Frozen" hit "Let It Go" for her fellow citizens at a Kyiv bomb shelter is safe in Poland. And in an emotional performance from her host country, the girl honored Ukraine with an a cappella version of its national anthem.
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Hatchet-wielding attacker at Canada mosque charged for possible hate-motivated attack, police say

The man who discharged bear spray while brandishing a hatchet at a mosque in the Canadian city of Mississauga is now facing multiple charges in connection with the incident, Peel Regional Police said in a news release Monday.
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Hong Kong tries to 'relaunch' its economy by lifting flight bans and cutting quarantine

Hong Kong announced Monday that it would lift flight bans and shorten quarantine requirements after two years of tough Covid restrictions that have hurt the city's economy and standing among global business.
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Why this month is so volatile for stocks

March Madness isn't just for college basketball fans. That phrase is also an apt description of the volatility on Wall Street, and this March is no different.
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Tokyo schools to drop five controversial dress code rules

For decades, being a student in Tokyo meant you had to look a certain way. Under the public school system's dress code, all students had to dye their hair black, certain hairstyles were prohibited and even their underwear had to be a designated color.
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The Chinese candy taking over the world

When ice cream maker Adrienne Borlongan first experimented with a White Rabbit flavor, she thought it tasted like "cheap vanilla."
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Biden administration formally determines Myanmar's military committed genocide

The Biden administration has formally determined that Myanmar's military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya, a US official told CNN on Sunday.
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Opinion: Madison Cawthorn's ridiculous attack on Zelensky

Rookie Congressman Madison Cawthorn is paying for his unforced error and proving how difficult it is to play Trump-style politics. It turns out there's more to it than simply flinging nasty rhetoric and sitting back to gloat while others cry foul.
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The North Pole is suddenly getting a lot more air traffic

The closure of Russian airspace to some international carriers, including many in Europe, has forced airlines to seek alternate routes. For some flights, such as those linking Europe and Southeast Asia, that's especially problematic since Russia, the world's largest country, stands directly in between.
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Six people killed after car crashes into carnival crowd in Belgium

Six people were killed after a car crashed into a crowd of people who had gathered to attend a local carnival on Sunday morning in Strépy-Bracquegnies, near La Louvière, Belgium.
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Worshipers at Canadian mosque subdue hatchet-wielding attacker, police say

Worshipers at a mosque in the Canadian city of Mississauga on Saturday subdued a man who discharged bear spray while brandishing a hatchet in what police said was a possible hate crime.
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Artemis I moon rocket is a step closer to launch countdown

A mega moon rocket and the Orion spacecraft have finally emerged from their chrysalis and are towering in place at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Detainee in Iran with triple nationality that was released as part of deal with UK is sent back to jail

One of the three detained British-Iranians that were released as part of a deal signed by the UK has been returned to jail in Tehran, his lawyer told CNN Friday.
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Young brothers rescued from Brazilian Amazon after nearly a month

Two young brothers have been rescued from a remote part of Brazil's Amazon rainforest after being lost for nearly four weeks.
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Turkey opens record-breaking bridge between Europe and Asia

President Tayyip Erdogan opened a massive suspension bridge across Turkey's Dardanelles Strait on Friday, the latest in a series of major infrastructure projects which he has prioritized during his two decades in power.
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Analysis: Queen Elizabeth has outperformed against all odds

If you can't answer the question in this week's headline straight away, it probably says more about her than you.
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The importance of how you spell the Ukrainian President's name

As you've been reading about the Russia-Ukraine crisis, you may have noticed a slight -- but significant -- discrepancy in how different media outlets spell Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's name.
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UK police officer jailed for murder of Sarah Everard charged with more sex crimes

A former London police officer, who was jailed for life last year for a rape and murder that horrified the nation, was charged on Friday with four new counts of indecent assault that took place just weeks earlier.
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'We come for our own': How Black volunteers rallied online to help African students in Ukraine

After some of the hundreds of Black students stranded in the besieged city of Sumy, Ukraine, released desperate pleas for help on social media earlier this month, a grassroots group of volunteers sprang into action to help them safely evacuate the war zone.
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A Ukrainian bridal brand is making wedding gowns and army assault vests

Ukrainian fashion brand Milla Nova, known for its decadent wedding gowns, is now producing attire for the country's soldiers and medical workers, as Russia continues to launch its brutal attack on the country.
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UK ferry company fires 800 seafarers. Some are refusing to leave their ships

A Dubai-owned British ferry company fired 800 seafarers on Thursday, bringing chaos to some of the country's biggest ports and prompting union officials to urge the workers to occupy their ships.
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Europe thought it was done with Covid-19. But the virus isn't done with Europe

It has been two years since the Covid-19 pandemic became a reality for millions of people in Europe and many of the region's leaders now believe it is time to move on. But as countries shed restrictions, cases and hospitalizations are slowly inching up and public health experts are worried about the consequences.
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Olympic medalist who fled Belarus forced into exile again as Ukraine attacked

After bolting to Ukraine to escape political persecution in her native Belarus, Olympic swimmer Aliaksandra Herasimenia never thought she would again be forced to flee, this time to save her family from Russian attack.
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Holi is a celebration of love, color and spring

With winter finally coming to an end, millions of people in India -- and other parts of the world home to Hindus -- are gearing up for one of the most joyous celebrations of the year.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparks concern in Taiwan over readiness for conflict with China

On a regular day, they're lawyers, software engineers and blacksmiths. But this week, they donned military fatigues, fired assault rifles at numbered targets, and marched long distances in full military gear -- all to prepare for a possible attack by China's military.
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Covid. War. Inflation. Recession fears. The stock market can't keep up

It's been a year full of worries for investors, from geopolitical conflict to inflation to the pandemic, and it doesn't look like the concerns will ease anytime soon.
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Walmart is hiring 50,000 more workers before May

Walmart is planning to hire more than 50,000 workers in the United States this spring.
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Chinese stocks have best day in years as Beijing promises to boost economy

Chinese stocks had their best day in years Wednesday as Beijing promised measures to "substantially" boost economic growth and keep financial markets stable.
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Here's what Europe is doing to wean off reliance on Russian gas

EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson lays out the steps Europe has taken to find alternative gas sources and reduce reliance on Russia.
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They bought a Caribbean island to start their own country

"Who wouldn't want to buy an island?" Marshall Mayer asks above the roar of the engine as the boat cuts through the still waters of the Caribbean Sea. Belize City is fast disappearing behind, as a group of mangrove-covered islands grows larger on the horizon.
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How Shanghai's White Rabbit candy became a globally beloved brand

When ice cream maker Adrienne Borlongan first experimented with a White Rabbit flavor, she thought it tasted like "cheap vanilla."
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Why potassium iodide pills are suddenly in high demand

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Australian court overturns teenagers' landmark climate ruling

The Australian government has successfully appealed a court ruling that ordered the federal environment minister to consider the impact of carbon emissions on children when approving new coal mining projects.
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Foxconn halts operations in China, further straining the global supply chain

Foxconn, one of Apple's biggest suppliers, has suspended operations in Shenzhen as China locks down the technology hub and several other regions to contain the country's worst Covid-19 outbreak in two years.
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Russia may have found a buyer for its cheap oil: India

India may take up a Russian offer to buy crude oil and other commodities at a discount, two Indian officials said, in a sign that Delhi wants to keep its key trading partner on board despite Western attempts to isolate Moscow through sanctions.
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China's economy had a surprisingly good start to the year, but it may not last

China's economy started the year on a bright note, with several major indicators beating forecasts. But as Covid cases in the country spike, keeping up the same pace of growth in the coming months may prove difficult.
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Iran's strike on Iraq puts US in awkward position amid nuclear talks

The United States appears to be keen to tell the world that it wasn't the target of Iranian missile strikes in Iraq on Sunday.
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China faces its worst Covid outbreak since 2020

China reported thousands of new local Covid-19 cases Sunday amid the worst outbreak in the country since Wuhan in early 2020, according to the National Health Commission (NHC).
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Ethiopia pledges action after video shows uniformed men burning civilians alive

Ethiopia's government said on Saturday it would act against the perpetrators after a video appeared on social media showing armed men, some in military uniforms, burning civilians to death in the country's west.
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Virgin Voyages launches new adults-only cruise ship

Virgin Voyages aimed to disrupt the cruise industry when it launched Scarlet Lady, its first adults-only cruise ship, last year.
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War in Ukraine could make the Covid-19 pandemic worse, WHO says

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Sunday it is concerned the war in Ukraine could worsen the Covid-19 pandemic, and it is trying to do more to limit the spread of infectious diseases.
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I stare at my phone, helpless to protect the people who gave me a home in Ukraine

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Thailand lays out fruit buffet for elephants in national celebration

Nearly 60 elephants enjoyed a huge fruit banquet at a Thai botanical park on Sunday as the Southeast Asian country marked its annual Elephant Day.
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Opinion: As a child of war, I know what the Ukrainians are going through

In the early morning of February 24 in New York, hours after Russia started firing missiles near Kyiv, a tweet from The Economist read "In parts of Ukraine, people woke to the sound of sirens and took to their basements; elsewhere some knelt on the streets to pray." If Twitter existed nearly four decades ago, the tweet would have just as accurately described 1980s Tehran.
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Dramatic late Havertz winner steals win for Chelsea amid Abramovich turmoil

After one of the most tumultuous weeks in the history of the club, the drama continued for Chelsea on their return home Sunday.
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Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day, the biggest mass execution in decades

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UAE diplomat's bombshell announcement raises hopes for relief on oil prices

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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time FIFA record after scoring his 806th career goal

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 806th career goal in Old Trafford on Saturday, breaking FIFA's all-time record for most goals in competitive matches in men's football history.
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The incredible story behind Shackleton's Endurance shipwreck

Sometimes shipwrecks contain sunken treasure, cargoes of gold or jewelry that tempt bounty hunters to risk treacherous seas in pursuit of lucrative rewards. Other shipwrecks are themselves the treasure -- the stories of their ill-fated voyages creating a legend that makes them sparkle far more than any bullion or precious stones.
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Bismack Biyombo to donate full NBA salary from this season to build hospital in DR Congo and honor late father

Bismack Biyombo will donate his NBA seasonal salary to build a hospital in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and honor his late father, the Phoenix Suns star said Friday. The 29-year-old returned to the NBA in January, signing a contract for the duration of the season with the Suns having not played since the close of the 2020-21 campaign last fall. According to the Spotrac website, Biyombo's contract with the Suns is worth $1.3 million.
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War has brought record wheat prices. More problems loom

Svein Tore Holsether says the world is careening toward a food crisis that could affect millions of people.
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Even Deutsche Bank is getting out of Russia

In a significant reversal, Deutsche Bank announced Friday it is planning to shut down its business in Russia.
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Leftist Gabriel Boric sworn in as Chile's president in sharp political shift

Chilean leftist Gabriel Boric, 36, was sworn in as president on Friday, marking the sharpest shift in the Andean country's politics since its return to democracy three decades ago after the bloody dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet.
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For people in Ukraine with disabilities, chances of escaping are slim

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Russia owes Western banks $120 billion. They won't get it back

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Missing parts, old equipment: Russia's air industry is facing a dangerous situation

As Russia's economy gets pummeled by increasingly severe western sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine, the country's crucial airline industry could soon find itself on life support.
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McDonald's transformed Russia ... now it's abandoning the country

When McDonald's opened its doors in Moscow for the first time, it was a big deal.
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Moscow says it could seize assets Western companies leave behind

Russia said it could seize the assets of Western companies that have suspended operations in the country.
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Japanese and South Korean leaders agree to boost ties with US to tackle North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said they had agreed on Friday to ramp up three-way ties with the United States in responding to North Korea's evolving military threat.
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India's ruling party soars to election victory in country's most populous state

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed victory in four key state elections including the country's most populous state, consolidating support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party's Hindu nationalist agenda.
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Famed shipwreck located after 107 years

More than a century after it sank off the coast of Antarctica, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship HMS Endurance has been located, apparently intact and in good condition.
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Global pandemic death toll is three times higher than reported Covid-19 deaths suggest, study finds

The Covid-19 pandemic may have been three times deadlier than the reported death toll suggests.
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Tropical Cyclone Gombe will rapidly intensify before bringing areas of Mozambique months' worth of rain over a few days

Tropical Cyclone Gombe is expected to rapidly intensify over the next 24 hours, growing to the equivalent of a major hurricane before making landfall Friday in northern Mozambique.
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How South Korea's new president could shake up the region

South Korea's new president is taking power at a turbulent time for the country and the path he carves could shake up the region.
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A Ukrainian photographer is using TikTok to turn war zone destruction into art

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An election in India's most populous state pits Covid-19 anger against Hindu nationalism

Ritesh Mishra vowed to care for the dead, even if it meant risking his own life last year as India's second Covid-19 wave tore through the country's most populous state.
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Analysis: Russia and QAnon have the same false conspiracy theory about Ukraine

A new conspiracy theory has become popular among some of the online communities that formed around QAnon -- one simultaneously being promoted by the Kremlin as a justification for its invasion of Ukraine. The false claim: the United States is developing bioweapons in Ukraine and Vladimir Putin has stepped in to save the day and destroy the weapons.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine puts Israel in a tricky spot

In Israel, when someone is trying to tread carefully, it is said that they are "walking between the raindrops" -- trying not to get wet.
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Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast says he has no regrets about wearing 'Z' symbol on podium next to Ukrainian athlete ​-- state media

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who has been widely criticized ​outside Russia for wearing a pro-war symbol on a podium next to a Ukrainian athlete, says he would "do exactly the same" if given another chance​, according to Russian state media.
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How feminism became a hot topic in South Korea's presidential election

A furious crowd gathered in central Seoul last month to protest against the policies of a man who isn't even in power.
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Prince Andrew has paid settlement to Virginia Giuffre, according to her attorney

Prince Andrew has paid a settlement to sexual abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre, according to her attorney Tuesday, bringing her lawsuit against the Duke of York to a close pending a federal judge's sign-off.
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Xi says China is willing to play role in mediating Ukraine crisis, in call with European leaders

President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China is willing to "work actively" with the international community to mediate the war in Ukraine, but did not offer details and reiterated his opposition to Western sanctions against Russia.
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South Korea to elect new leader to tackle soaring house prices and inequality

Some 44 million South Koreans head to polls to elect the country's next president on Wednesday, capping a race that has been marked by a series of surprises, scandals and smear campaigns.
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Russia's attack on Ukraine reveals political fault lines in Asia

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him a "dear friend." Chinese leader Xi Jinping went a step further, calling him his "best and bosom friend."
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400 Family Dollar stores closed after a rat infestation. It's part of a troubling pattern

The conditions described by the US Food and Drug Administration at a Family Dollar warehouse in West Memphis, Arkansas, were skin-crawling.
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The Russian Tea Room in New York City suffers as Ukraine invasion escalates

The Russian Tea Room is a 100-year-old New York City icon that has long drawn in locals and tourists alike. In its heyday, the restaurant hosted such luminaries as choreographer George Balanchine, artist Salvador Dali and composer Leonard Bernstein, and it was featured in the movies "Tootsie" and "Manhattan."
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The push to ban Russian oil is gaining steam. Here's what that means for US energy prices

There's growing momentum in Congress to ban US imports of Russian oil.
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Bahrain's first solar panel manufacturer is blazing a trail for renewables

Bahrain, a tiny island state of less than 2 million people off the Arabian Peninsula, has long punched above its weight economically, due to its rich oil and gas reserves.
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After decades-long fight, Philippines raises age of sexual consent from 12 to 16

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that raises the minimum age of sexual consent from 12 to 16, his office said on Monday, in a bid to protect minors from rape and sexual abuse.
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World No. 1 Ko Jin-young shatters records in HSBC Women's World Championship win

Ko Jin-young shattered yet more golfing records as she won the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore.
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Missing ship found after 130 years

Once thought to be lost forever, the 130-year-old wreckage of the ship Atlanta has finally been discovered at the bottom of Lake Superior.
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Blinken says US is documenting reports of Russian abuses in Ukraine that 'would constitute a war crime'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the US has seen reports of Russian abuses in Ukraine that "would constitute a war crime" and that the Biden administration is committed to supporting investigations into the country's actions.
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At least 26 injured as fights break out among fans at Mexican soccer game

A mass brawl broke out in the stands of a soccer game in Mexico on Saturday and left at least 22 people injured, two of whom are in a serious condition.
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Hong Kong bet on zero-Covid. Now it's facing a 'preventable disaster'

Morgues are nearly at capacity, hospitals overwhelmed and, as fears grow of a citywide lockdown, panicked shoppers have stripped supermarket shelves bare.
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Stoli vodka announces rebrand

The maker of Stolichnaya vodka announced a major rebrand Friday, in direct response to its founder's "vehement position" against the Putin regime and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia's answer to Google warns it may not be able to pay its debts

Russia's biggest search engine could collapse as financial fallout from the invasion of Ukraine spreads.
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Sydney faces more rain as death toll from Australian floods rises

Sydney, Australia's most populous city that has been drenched in rain for days, braced for more heavy downpours on Sunday as the death toll from flooding across the country's east rose to 17.
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Russia's second-biggest oil company calls for end to war

Russia's second largest oil company has broken ranks with President Vladimir Putin.
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Ukrainian weaver who usually makes belts is now making camouflage nets for troops

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Opinion: Putin made Russian athletes his political tools. Banning them is the right thing to do

In his address to members of the International Olympic Committee before the Beijing Winter Games, IOC President Thomas Bach asserted that the mission of the Olympics was to bring the world together in peaceful competition. "We can only accomplish this mission," Bach stated, "if the Olympic Games stand above and beyond all political differences."
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After nearly 700 days, Western Australia has opened its borders

After almost 700 days, one of the world's longest border closures has finally ended Down Under, Yellowstone National Park is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and we have an update on India's high-speed rail ambitions.
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Turn down the heat to stop Putin? Europe wrestles with its Russian gas addiction

When you turn on the heating in your home, you may not think much about where your energy comes from, let alone where the money you pay for it goes. For millions of people living in Europe, there's a good chance that money is flowing to the Russian state — much of it into President Vladimir Putin's war chest.
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North Korea launches 9th missile test of the year

North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile into waters off the east of the Korean Peninsula on Saturday, believed to be a ballistic missile, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Inside the 280-foot yacht seized by the French government

The 280-foot yacht Amore Vero features multiple decks, accommodates up to 14 guests and has a swimming pool that turns into a helicopter pad -- and it's just been seized by the French government. CNN's Drew Griffin reports on internationally sanctioned assets linked to Russian oligarchs.
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Grab shares crash nearly 40% after posting a $1 billion loss

Grab, the Southeast Asian startup known for its "super app," had a terrible Thursday.
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Airbus to test new engine on A380 jet

Airbus just moved one step closer to launching the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035.
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Winter Paralympics set to get underway in Beijing following exclusion of Russia and Belarus

A record number of Para athletes -- around 700 -- were expected to compete in this year's Winter Paralympics in Beijing, but much of the focus the day before the Opening Ceremony fell on the 83 who won't.
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US getting closer to reviving Iran nuclear deal but officials warn efforts could still fail

The Biden administration is inching closer to an agreement to salvage the Iran nuclear deal but there are still a number of unresolved issues that could cause the efforts to fail, a senior administration official and State Department spokesperson told CNN.
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Western Australia ends one of the world's longest border closures

After 697 days, the state of Western Australia has at last reopened, thus ending one of the world's longest border closures.
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France's Macron launches bid for second term as president

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday he would run for a second term in April's election, seeking a mandate to steer the euro zone's second-largest economy through the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Fitbit recalls 1.7 million smartwatches due to burn hazard

Fitbit is recalling 1.7 million smartwatches due to a potential burn hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
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Melinda French Gates opens up about her divorce: 'I couldn't trust what we had'

In an interview with CBS, Melinda French Gates opened up about her divorce from Bill Gates and her difficult journey towards healing.
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Opinion: As the granddaughter and daughter of Jews who escaped Kyiv, I cannot remain silent now

As the granddaughter and daughter of Jews who escaped Kyiv early enough to evade the barbaric Babyn Yar massacre in 1941, when more than 33,000 Jews were shot to death by Nazi forces, my DNA is ingrained with the call to protect the Jewish people.
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All bets are off if Putin slashes the West's oil supplies

Russia faces the specter of a full-blown financial meltdown. Punishing sanctions leveled by the West have sent the ruble crashing to record lows, shuttered Moscow's stock market and made Russian assets toxic on the world stage.
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Burnt-out cargo ship carrying thousands of luxury cars sinks

The Felicity Ace which caught fire on February 16 while carrying thousands of cars, including Lamborghinis and Porsches, finally sank while being towed back to shore.
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Wheat futures are soaring. Food prices could be next

Russia's attack on Ukraine is causing wheat prices to spike, exacerbating already high food prices.
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Exxon is quitting its last Russian project

ExxonMobil pledged Tuesday to leave its last remaining oil-and-gas project in Russia, and it will not invest in new developments in the oil-rich country.
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The UK's clampdown on Russian money is complicated. Here's why

Much of Russian wealth has made its way into London, earning the city the moniker "Londongrad." But as the UK sanctions Russia for invading Ukraine, CNN's Nina Dos Santos looks at how targeting ill-gotten gains will be a challenging task.
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Celeb-packed shows and bombastic sets return at Milan Fashion Week

Like London before it, Milan Fashion Week returned with beautiful in-person shows, plenty of influencers and A-listers in attendance and collections that spanned high glamour and sure-fire commercial hits.
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Search reveals 169 potential unmarked graves at former Canadian residential school, officials say

Officials uncovered 169 potential unmarked graves on the grounds of a former Catholic residential school in Canada, an Indigenous tribe in Alberta said Tuesday.
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Australia continues flood relief and rescue efforts as Sydney braces for heavy rains

Military helicopters airlifted stranded people from rooftops of flooded neighborhoods in eastern Australia and a tenth victim was found on Tuesday following days of torrential rain as the wild weather slowly shifts south toward Sydney.
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World's largest plane destroyed in Ukraine

The world's largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225, has been destroyed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, generating alarm and sadness among the aviation world in which it occupies almost cult status.
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Armani pays tribute to Ukraine suffering with silent show

Giorgio Armani switched off the music to hold his Milan fashion show in silence on Sunday, out of respect for the people caught in the Ukrainian conflict.
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