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Global health champion Paul Farmer dies at 62
Paul Farmer, an American physician and medical anthropologist renowned for his innovative work in providing health care to poorer countries,…
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Brazil storm toll rises to 176, search continues
The death toll from violent floods and landslides that hit the scenic Brazilian city of Petropolis last week rose to…
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Defying West, Putin orders troops to Ukraine rebel regions
President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops into two Moscow-backed rebel regions of Ukraine Monday, defying Western threats of sanctions and…
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Colombia decriminalizes abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy: court
Colombia’s high court decriminalized abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy on Monday in a landmark ruling for the majority-Catholic…
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China denies Australia’s ship laser ‘intimidation’ claim
Beijing on Monday denied Australian allegations that a Chinese naval vessel shone a laser at one of the country’s surveillance…
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Turkey court extends detention of top activist
A Turkish court ordered leading activist Osman Kavala to remain in prison Monday, amid fresh calls for his release in…
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Trump’s Truth Social app releases on Apple app store
Donald Trump’s “Truth Social app” is available for download on Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) app store late Sunday evening, according to witness accounts.…
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Kremlin says no concrete plans for summit with Biden over Ukraine
MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Monday said there were no concrete plans for a summit over Ukraine between Russian President Vladimir…
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UK says Russia could start Europe’s ‘biggest war since 1945’
Russia is preparing to plunge Europe into its worst conflict since World War II, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has…
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‘Fortress Australia’ re-opens after two-year Covid closure
Australia opens its international borders to all vaccinated tourists Monday, nearly two years after the island nation first imposed some…
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