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Fleeing war, Syrians lose adopted homes in Turkey quake

Fleeing war, Syrians lose adopted homes in Turkey quake

Ridwan Gurre had the instincts to hide from roaring warplanes when he lived in Syria during its civil war.

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Swiss give 2,500-year-old stone sculpture back to Peru

Swiss give 2,500-year-old stone sculpture back to Peru

The Swiss on Wednesday handed a large stone-carved head back to Peru, where it was sculpted around 2,500 years ago by one of the country's earliest civilisations, the culture office said.

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France's Ntamack says Ireland 'comfortable favourites' in Dublin meeting

France's Ntamack says Ireland 'comfortable favourites' in Dublin meeting

France fly-half Romain Ntamack says Ireland are "comfortable favourites" for Saturday's predicted Six Nations title decider with Ireland in Dublin.

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More survivors found as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 11,200

More survivors found as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 11,200

Searchers were still pulling survivors Wednesday from the rubble of the earthquake that killed over 11,200 people in Turkey and Syria, even as the window for rescues narrowed.

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Syria's White Helmets: war responders leading quake rescue

Syria's White Helmets: war responders leading quake rescue

Leveraging years of experience gleaned during Syria's war, the White Helmets are spearheading rescue efforts in the country's rebel-held north following the powerful earthquake that rocked Syria and Turkey.

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Zelensky in Britain ahead of invasion anniversary

Zelensky in Britain ahead of invasion anniversary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain on Wednesday for only his second overseas trip since Russia's invasion began nearly a year ago.

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Antarctic ice hits record low for January: climate monitor

Antarctic ice hits record low for January: climate monitor

The Antarctic Ocean area covered by ice was the lowest on record for January, exposing Earth to even more planet-warming heat, scientists reported Wednesday.

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Italy's Bassino wins women's world super-G gold

Italy's Bassino wins women's world super-G gold

Italy's Marta Bassino streaked to victory in the women's super-G at the World Ski Championships on Wednesday, with US star Mikaela Shiffrin claiming silver.

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S.Africa awaits glimmer of light in Ramaphosa's annual speech

S.Africa awaits glimmer of light in Ramaphosa's annual speech

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his annual address to the nation on Thursday, facing mounting pressure over the country's energy crisis.

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Former NBA star Jeremy Lin looks to boost 'underdog' Taiwan team

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin looks to boost 'underdog' Taiwan team

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin said he was excited to lift the fortunes of his new "underdog" team in Taiwan, after the league's last-placed Kaohsiung 17Live Steelers officially unveiled him on Wednesday.

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