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'Colossal' work ahead, as Ukraine recovery meet to open in Lugano

'Colossal' work ahead, as Ukraine recovery meet to open in Lugano

Leaders from dozens of countries, international organisations and the private sector gathered in Switzerland Monday to hash out a "Marshall Plan" to rebuild war-ravaged Ukraine.

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Covid-19 misinformation bolsters anti-vaccine movement

Covid-19 misinformation bolsters anti-vaccine movement

More parents are questioning the necessity of routine vaccinations for young children. Adults are skipping shots as well, even for vaccines with a long safety record.

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In Cuba: sleeping fully clothed in case of building collapse

In Cuba: sleeping fully clothed in case of building collapse

"When we go to sleep, it is with the fear of not waking up again," says Elisa Bacyan, resident in one of about 700 apartment buildings deemed unsafe in the Cuban capital, where collapses are frequent.

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US drought exposes murky mob past of Las Vegas

US drought exposes murky mob past of Las Vegas

Mobsters who end up sleeping with the fishes are usually never seen again.

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Thousands ordered to evacuate from Sydney floods

Thousands ordered to evacuate from Sydney floods

Australia's emergency services ordered thousands of people in Sydney to evacuate Monday as overflowing rivers swamped swathes of land and the city's largest dam spilled torrents of water.

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Three killed in Copenhagen mall shooting, 22-year-old suspect arrested

Three killed in Copenhagen mall shooting, 22-year-old suspect arrested

Three people were killed and several wounded in a shooting at a Copenhagen mall Sunday, Danish police said, adding they had arrested one suspect, a 22-year-old Dane.

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Protests in US after release of video of police killing Black man

Protests in US after release of video of police killing Black man

Several hundred protesters marched Sunday in Akron, Ohio after the release of body camera footage that showed police fatally shooting a Black man with several dozen rounds of bullets.

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Poston completes wire-to-wire win at PGA John Deere Classic

Poston completes wire-to-wire win at PGA John Deere Classic

J.T. Poston became the first wire-to-wire winner at the John Deere Classic in 30 years on Sunday to capture his second career US PGA Tour title and book his British Open debut.

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Bezos slams Biden appeal for lower gasoline prices

Bezos slams Biden appeal for lower gasoline prices

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has criticized President Joe Biden for calling on oil companies to lower sky-high gasoline prices, prompting the White House to come to the US leader's defense on Sunday.

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Djokovic in 13th Wimbledon quarter-final as Federer eyes 'one more time'

Djokovic in 13th Wimbledon quarter-final as Federer eyes 'one more time'

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic reached his 13th Wimbledon quarter-final on Sunday as injury-stricken rival Roger Federer revealed his desire to play at the All England Club "one more time".

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