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February 6, 2023 4:51 AM

Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 3,400

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has rocked wide swaths of Turkey and neighboring Syria, killing more than 3,400 people and injuring thousands more.

by The Associated Press

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February 5, 2023 11:24 PM

China accuses the U.S. of indiscriminate use of force in shooting down of balloon

China on Monday accused the United States of indiscriminate use of force when the American military shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the weekend.

by The Associated Press

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February 5, 2023 5:13 AM

Meet the people safeguarding the sacred forests and lagoons of West Africa

In parts of West Africa, communities have designated biodiversity hotspots sacred and measure their value by the peace of mind they provide, rather than in dollars and cents.

by Ricci Shryock

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February 2, 2023 5:17 AM

Russia and Ukraine battle daily in the sky. So where are the pilots?

Russia and Ukraine are waging a fierce war in the sky involving missiles, drones and air defense systems. Yet one thing makes this fight distinctive from previous air wars: pilots are extremely rare.

by Greg Myre

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February 1, 2023 4:01 AM

Junk food companies say they're trying to do good. A new book raises doubts

As the marketing of soda and fast food ramps up around the world, the companies involved forge partnerships to help the poor. The new book 'Junk Food Politics' casts a critical eye at their efforts.

by Pien Huang

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January 30, 2023 5:08 AM

An explosion at a Pakistan mosque leaves many dead and injured

A powerful blast struck on Monday inside a mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing more than 18 people and wounding more than 70 worshippers, officials said.

by Abdul Sattar

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January 29, 2023 4:39 AM

The UK Prime Minister has fired his party chairman over tax bill allegations

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the chairman of his ruling Conservative Party Sunday over a "serious breach" of the ministerial code.

by The Associated Press

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January 28, 2023 12:04 PM

Here's what is driving the latest spiral of Israeli-Palestinian violence

A 10-month military crackdown, a half-century occupation, increasing Palestinian militancy and a far-right Israeli government could impact the chances for more violence.

by Daniel Estrin and Larry Kaplow

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January 26, 2023 12:36 PM

Refugee crisis in Minnesota: How everyday citizens can help by sponsoring

Minnesota has likely welcomed more than 100,000 refugees since the 1970s. That work has largely been done by resettlement agencies but come spring, watch for citizen sponsorship’s blossoming role.

by Tom Crann and Amy Felegy

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January 25, 2023 1:00 PM

Pope Francis says homosexuality is not a crime in a new interview

He stressed that lack of charity with one another is a sin and added that the Catholic Church should work to put an end to laws in some countries that criminalize homosexuality.

by Sylvia Poggioli

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