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Gang leader threatens to kill captive missionaries in Haiti
on October 21, 2021 at 11:16 pm
The leader of the Haitian gang who kidnapped 17 US and Canadian missionaries has threatened to kill the hostages if he doesn't get what he's demanding, according to a video released Thursday. […]
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Biden vows to protect Taiwan in event of Chinese attack
on October 22, 2021 at 2:33 am
President Joe Biden said Thursday the US was committed to coming to Taiwan's defense if it comes under attack from China -- a stance that seems in opposition to America's stated policy of "strategic ambiguity." […]
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'She would never leave': Hear from mother of missing 4-year-old
on October 21, 2021 at 10:37 am
Cleo Smith vanished from her family's tent at Blowholes campsite in Macleod, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of the town of Carnarvon, in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to Western Australian Police. CNN affiliate Nine News Australia reports. […]
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Syria executes 24 people charged with lighting wildfires that devastated the country last year
on October 21, 2021 at 9:19 pm
Syria has executed 24 people who were convicted of terrorism charges for igniting last year's devastating wildfires that left 3 people dead and scorched thousands of acres of forests, the Syrian Ministry of Justice said Thursday. […]
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New Zealand and the United Kingdom reach free trade deal
on October 21, 2021 at 5:34 am
The United Kingdom and New Zealand have struck a free trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on bulldozers, wine, buses and clothing. […]
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China's real estate crisis could threaten growth into 2022. Beijing's undeterred
on October 20, 2021 at 6:27 am
China's growth is seriously slowing down as the country lurches from one economic threat to another. And while some of the biggest pain points appear to be easing, an unfolding crisis in real estate is emerging as one of Beijing's toughest challenges in the coming year. […]
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'Ghost towns': Evergrande crisis shines a light on China's millions of empty homes
on October 15, 2021 at 12:01 pm
Evergrande's unraveling is still commanding global attention, but its troubles are part of a much bigger problem. […]
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Everything you're waiting for is in these containers
on October 20, 2021 at 12:57 pm
Virtually every US home contains items that came through the ports of Los Angeles or Long Beach. […]
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Attacked, rejected and harassed: Asians around the world speak out on workplace discrimination
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
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US cities are losing 36 million trees a year. Here's why it matters
on September 18, 2019 at 4:44 pm
If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, the nation's latest heat wave might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a recent study. […]
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Miami's Little Haiti wasn't a target for developers. Until the seas started to rise
on July 12, 2019 at 3:14 pm
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How rich people could help save the planet from the climate crisis
on July 12, 2019 at 9:20 am
Rich people don't just have bigger bank balances and more lavish lifestyles than the rest of us -- they also have bigger carbon footprints. […]
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Emma Raducanu is the new face of Dior
on October 19, 2021 at 3:53 pm
Emma Raducanu has been named a Dior ambassador just over a month after winning the women's singles title at the 2021 US Open. […]
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Large-scale nude photos highlight disappearing Dead Sea
on October 18, 2021 at 8:57 am
With desert peaks stabbing the sky and a thin blue ribbon of Dead Sea shimmering in the distance, the ghostly figures of around 200 men and women -- painted head to toe in white -- began appearing from behind an outcrop. […]
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Striking photos capture the Arctic's remotest buildings
on October 18, 2021 at 9:16 am
The Arctic invites images of emptiness. Harsh temperatures lead to barren, sparsely populated landscapes beyond the reach of most travelers. This inaccessibility is what first drew Austrian photographer Gregor Sailer to the region. […]
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How Kate and Meghan pay tribute to Princess Diana through their wardrobes
on October 8, 2021 at 6:06 am
Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have each forged their own stylish paths as members of the royal family, commanding the attention of the fashion press and causing the garments they're photographed wearing to sell out. […]
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'Squid Game' is so intense its director lost 6 teeth during production
on October 8, 2021 at 1:36 am
If you've watched the breakout hit Netflix series "Squid Game," innocent children's games like tug of war and red light, green light may take on a whole new meaning for you. […]
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Why a Mach 5 passenger plane is a crazy idea that might just work
on October 16, 2021 at 8:42 am
Almost two decades since Concorde retired, interest around supersonic travel has been picking up pace, and several super-fast planes are under development. Airlines seem interested: United has already committed itself to offering supersonic routes as early as 2029. […]
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Singapore Airlines to fly A380 on 60-minute flight
on October 19, 2021 at 9:24 am
The Airbus A380 is designed for long-haul flying, thanks to its hefty size and famously quiet inflight experience. […]
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World's most powerful passport revealed
on October 5, 2021 at 2:13 pm
The global gap in travel freedoms has never been wider, says the latest report by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners. […]