Africa's week in pictures: 25-31 March 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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UK farmers call for weedkiller ban over Parkinson’s fears

Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease.

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Chip shortage: Has Europe's plan arrived too late?

The European Union is investing billions of euros in developing a world-beating chip industry.

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Maryland Lawmakers Expand No-Cost Abortions, Allow Non-Doctors to Perform Them - 'Infanticide' Bill Stalls

The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would expand abortion access by ending a restriction that only physicians can perform them and requiring most insurance plans to cover abortion care without cost.

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Attorneys Say MA School Board Refused to Let Local Church Open a Private School Due to Religious Beliefs

The Somerville, Massachusetts school board has refused to allow a local church to open a religious school citing the church's beliefs regarding science, sexuality, and mental health. 

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Canada's Supreme Court upholds C$9m fine on maple syrup thief

Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.

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Hearing Date Set for Proposed CA Measure that Pro-Life Advocates Call 'The Infanticide Bill'

A hearing date has been set for a proposed California bill that pro-life advocates across the state warn will not only codify the killing of unborn children throughout all nine months of pregnancy but will also decriminalize actions that lead to the deaths of newborns in the days after birth. 

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Kevin Lee: The Briton who plays the bad guy in China's patriotic movies

Actor Kevin Lee has carved out his niche - playing the Western villain in China's patriotic films.

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The African migrants who Italy accuses of people smuggling

Hundreds of migrants, many of them minors, are ending up in prison in Italy charged with trafficking.

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Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slap, Academy says

Will Smith was asked to leave Oscars ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused, Academy says

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Senators Call for DOJ to Stop Labeling Parent Protesters as Domestic Terrorists

Some Republican lawmakers have a strong message for the Department of Justice: Stop labeling outspoken parents as domestic terrorists.

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'Years of Bullying and Discrimination': Former KY Hospital Worker Claims Victory in Religious Rights Case

A former hospital employee in Fort Campbell, Kentucky will receive $10,000 and an apology letter from the union in a legal settlement over her religious discrimination case. 

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19-Month-Old Baby Girl Born Prematurely Finally Leaves Hospital: 'We're Ready to Bring her Home'

One Massachusetts family is welcoming their baby girl home for the first time after spending her entire life so far in the hospital.

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From Scandal-Ridden to Christ-Driven: Baylor Coach Scott Drew Reflects on Most Dramatic Turnaround in College Basketball History

Baylor head basketball coach Scott Drew reflects on his 20-year career at Baylor, taking the team from scandal-ridden to Christ-driven.

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Ukraine conflict: Russia to allow unauthorised imports from West

The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine.

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Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence on Oscars slap

Ticket sales for Chris Rock's shows have spiked after Will Smith struck him on-stage at the Oscars.

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Washington University Accused of Running the 'Amazon of Baby Body Parts'

A group of pro-life organizations announced they've discovered aborted human fetuses being kept in labeled paper bags and boxes in a walk-in freezer at the University of Washington School of Medicine. 

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Why the Red Cross has to be neutral in the Ukraine conflict

The ICRC is worried that its operations might be undermined by misinformation about its work.

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FBI Warns of Increase in Online 'Sextortion' Crimes Targeting Teenage Boys

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning parents about a rise in cases where sexual predators are pressuring teenage boys to share explicit images of themselves.

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Four killed in new attack in Israel

The gunman is said to have shot victims from a motorcycle in the third such attack within a week.

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Ukraine war: Snake Island soldier receives a medal from his region

The soldier and his colleagues were thought to have been killed on the first day of the war.

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Hillsong Movement Shrinks Dramatically in US as Phoenix Pastor Pulls Out While Global Church Faces Scandals

Another Hillsong pastor has announced his resignation from the Hillsong Church, taking his entire congregation with him. Nine US-based Hillsong churches have reportedly left the global network in just the past two weeks as the movement shrinks dramatically.

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Can the super-rich solve America's budget problem?

Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett.

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3 Killed in 50-Vehicle Pileup on Snowy Pennsylvania Highway

A Pennsylvania county coroner said Monday at least three people died in a collision involving more than 50 vehicles that closed a portion of the interstate and sent more than a dozen people to area hospitals.

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Best actor winner Will Smith took offence at a joke by presenter Chris Rock

The Oscars were halted momentarily when Will Smith took offence to a joke by presenter Chris Rock.

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Black Ministers Respond to Will Smith's Academy Awards Slap Seen Around the World, Giving Non-Violent Advice

Several black pastors, teachers, and authors across the country are responding to the scene that played out on global television Sunday night when actor Will Smith stepped up on the Academy Awards stage and smacked comedian Chris Rock.

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War in Ukraine: Graphic protest by Russian artist Yevgenia Isayeva

Yevgenia Isayeva doused herself in fake blood and chanted, "my heart bleeds" in the solo protest.

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High Court: States Must Sllow Prayer, Touch in Executions

The Supreme Court said Thursday that states must accommodate the wishes of death row inmates who want to have their pastors pray aloud and even touch them during their executions.  

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Ukraine: Premature babies struggling for life in bombed cities

Doctors have begun seeing a sharp rise in the number of preterm births in some areas of Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Medical students back in India left in the lurch

Students face an uncertain future as completing their medical degree remains a challenge.

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Russian oligarchs: Where do they hide their 'dark money'?

Russians have an estimated $1tn hidden around the world and countries are trying to find it.

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Israel attack: Two shot dead in Hadera

Six other people were injured in the attack by two gunmen in the city of Hadera.

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Army boss raises partition fears: Ukraine round-up

Ukraine's military intelligence chief fears a Korea-style outcome as Biden's jab at Putin makes further waves.

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Afghanistan: Taliban bars BBC TV programmes from schedules

Radio and online are unaffected as the regime stops local TV showing international partner content.

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El Salvador: State of emergency after 62 gang killings in a day

The 62 deaths recorded on Saturday make it the country's most violent 24-hour period for 30 years.

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Nigeria - where President Buhari had to say sorry for a power cut

The lights went out across Nigeria when fuel shortages coincided with the collapse of the power grid.

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Soldiers on patrol outside Kyiv confront Russian drone threat

On patrol with a Ukrainian defence unit carrying out aerial reconnaissance around Kyiv.

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Sidney Poitier's daughter on his Oscars legacy

Sidney Poitier's daughter discusses the late Oscar winner's influence on civil rights and cinema.

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War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power - Biden

A White House official says the US president was not calling for a regime change.

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Ukraine war: Five wounded after explosions hit western city of Lviv

Lviv has become a hub for thousands of refugees fleeing other parts of Ukraine since Russia's invasion.

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War in Ukraine: Musicians perform emotional concert in Kharkiv metro station

Musicians performed the concert at a metro station in Kharkiv, being used as a makeshift shelter.

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Will Ukraine invasion push Japan to go nuclear?

Ex-PM Shinzo Abe shocked Japan by saying it should think about nuclear weapons - but he's not alone.

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Ethiopia's civil war: The women who paid the price

The BBC speaks to victims of sexual violence as rights groups say rape was used as a weapon of war.

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Gretchen Whitmer: Court hears of violent plot to abduct US governor

A former co-conspirator said the accused plotters were seeking the "ignition" for a second civil war.

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War in Ukraine: Change of emphasis or admission of failure by Moscow?

Moscow now says the main aim is to "liberate" eastern Ukraine - a change of emphasis or more?

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Next stop Kyiv - the battle on the capital's outskirts

In Irpin, only a few civilians remain as volunteers bolster defences a few miles from Kyiv.

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Spotify stops streaming in Russia over safety concerns

New laws threaten jail for people accused of spreading "fake news" about Russia's armed forces.

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North Korea Hwasong-17 launch gets Hollywood-style effects

The Hwasong-17 is a new, powerful intercontinental ballistic missile - and the country's largest weapon.

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'The Case for Christ' Author Lee Strobel Lost His Wallet and Cash - Then He Prayed, and Good Samaritan's Amazing Act Left Him Praising God

Famed Christian author Lee Strobel recently praised God on Twitter — and with good reason. Strobel lost his wallet last weekend at the New Orleans airport, which meant his driver’s license, credit cards, and cash all went missing — until a good Samaritan stepped in to remedy the situation

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'All About Biology': AZ Legislature Votes to Restrict Transgender Sports and Sex-Change Surgeries on Children

The Arizona legislature voted on Thursday to prohibit sex-change surgeries on children and to ban transgender athletes who were born male from playing on girls' sports teams.

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Ukraine war: The dangers faced by front line fighters in Kharkiv

A month into the war, Mark and Vlad, both 22, show the BBC the perils they face every day in Kharkiv.

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'Dark Money' and 'Illegal Ballot Drop Boxes' Cited in Legal Complaint Against Milwaukee Officials Who Took 'Zuck Bucks'

The acting mayor, former mayor, and the city clerk of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are being accused of election bribery in a complaint filed Wednesday with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. 

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Ukraine war: Digging a grave for my stepfather, killed in Mariupol

Viktoria’s stepfather died when the car taking him to hospital was blown up during fighting in Mariupol.

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Hillsong Atlanta's Sam Collier Resigns in Wake of Founder Brian Houston's Scandal - Will Launch New Church on Easter

Hillsong Atlanta's Lead Pastor Sam Collier has resigned from the global Hillsong church, citing the recent scandals and explaining "it's become too difficult to lead and grow a young Church in this environment."

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'We Value the Truth': The Christian Post Refuses to Back Down After Twitter Reportedly Punishes Outlet, Gives Ultimatum Over Tweet Calling Rachel Levine a Man

Twitter has limited The Christian Post, a well-known news organization covering matters of faith and culture after the outlet tweeted a story about U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine, a biological male who identifies as female.

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Ukraine war: Russian journalist Oksana Baulina killed in Kyiv shelling

Oksana Baulina died while filming destruction caused by Russian shelling in a Kyiv neighbourhood.

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A Green Utopia with $9 Gas: Is Biden Loving the High Fuel Prices After Vowing to 'End Fossil Fuel'?

You may have seen stickers at gasoline pumps with a picture of Joe Biden pointing at the high gas price while saying, "I did that."

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Two Suspects Charged with Murder, Hate Crimes in Slaying of Youth Pastor and Father of Two Young Sons

Two suspects in the slaying of a black Navy veteran who was a youth pastor and father have been charged with murder and hate crimes. The murder took place at a Chevron gas station in Tracy, California.

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Madeleine Albright: First female US secretary of state dies

Tributes are being paid to the Czech immigrant who became the first woman to hold the top post in US diplomacy.

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'Biden Lied': NYT Suddenly Discovers Hunter Biden Laptop Story Is TRUE After Media and Big Tech Tried to Crush It

The New York Times is finally admitting the New York Post's story about Hunter Biden's laptop was true – a year and a half after the election. The Times' admission reveals how the so-called mainstream media and Big Tech tried to bury a significant story during the 2020 presidential election by mislabeling it as "unsubstantiated" and "Russian disinformation."

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Albright - a trailblazer for women on the world stage

Originally born in Czechoslovakia, Albright became a trailblazer for women on the world stage.

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Disney staff stage walkout over Florida gender law

Protest organisers want the company to do more to oppose the recently passed "Don't Say Gay" bill.

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Stormy Daniels Loses Appeal, Ordered by Court to Pay Trump Nearly $300,000

Ex-porn actress Stormy Daniels must pay former President Donald Trump nearly $300,000 in attorney's fees after a federal appeals court on Friday rejected her defamation lawsuit, leaving a lower court decision against her in place.  

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A bomb hit this theatre hiding hundreds - here's how one woman survived

The BBC speaks to survivors of the Mariupol theatre attack, who describe for the first time what happened.

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'Basketball Wasn't Worth It': Former UNC Player Chose to Leave Team Rather Than Compromise Her Faith

One former University of North Carolina (UNC) student is sharing her story about choosing faith over her dream of playing college basketball.

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The 3 Russian cyber-attacks the West most fears

US intelligence says Russia could launch cyber-attacks on the West. What is the worst-case scenario?

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American Gunmakers Help Ukrainians Fight Back Against Putin

Adrian Kellgren's family-owned gun company in Florida was left holding a $200,000 shipment of semi-automatic rifles after a longtime customer in Ukraine suddenly went silent during Vladimir Putin's invasion of the country. Fearing the worst, Kellgren and his company KelTec decided to put those stranded 400 guns to use, sending them to Ukraine's nascent resistance movement to help civilians fight back against a Russian military that has been repeatedly shelling their apartment buildings, schools, hospitals and hiding places.

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Texas is battling over 170 wildfires

Over the past week, wildfires have burned over 100,000 acres across the US state.

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Ukraine war: Russian soldiers fire on Kherson protesters

Protesters in Kherson scattered as explosions are heard and shots were fired by Russian soldiers.

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NOT TAKEN: FBI Chicago Warns About Virtual Kidnapping Scams Targeting Family Members on Spring Break

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Chicago Division is warning the public about virtual kidnapping scams in Illinois and across the country. 

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'Truth Is Not Hate Speech': Babylon Bee Hits Back After Twitter Locks Account Over Transgender 'Man of the Year' Post

Christian satire site The Babylon Bee is digging in its heels after being locked out of Twitter, refusing to delete a tweet that purportedly violated the social media giant’s terms of service.

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Multiple Churches Help Drivers with Gas Giveaways: 'Jesus Fed Them and Then He Ministered to Them'

Americans nationwide have felt the strain of fueling up their vehicles as gas prices have surged over the past few months. That's why multiple churches across the region have partnered with gas stations to help alleviate the burden with either discounted or free fuel. 

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Amazon Moves Seattle Employees After Violent Crime Surge - Critic Points to 'Woke Consequences'

Retail giant Amazon says it's leaving its downtown Seattle, Washington, office building and temporarily relocating 1,800 employees due to the surge of violent crime in the downtown area. 

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Mariupol: Four reasons the city matters so much to Russia

The most bombarded city in Ukraine’s war with Russia is key to Moscow’s military campaign.

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The hunt for Nigerians who can change into cats

One man is challenging Nigerians' belief in magic after a wave of killings that has gripped the country.

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Not smart but clever? The return of 'dumbphones'

Why sales of very basic mobile phones, without apps and internet connection, are increasing.

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Justice Thomas Hospitalized With Infection, High Court Says

Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized because of an infection, the Supreme Court said Sunday.

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Omicron vs Zero-Covid: How long can China hold on?

China's worst outbreak in two years has got some questioning how long it can hang on to its strategy.

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Oscars 2022: Five ways the Academy is trying to stay relevant

The Academy Awards return this Sunday, but they face a battle to raise their viewing figures.

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Kenya’s Killer Roads: Dodgy driving licences and dangerous vehicles in Kenya

Kenya’s road accidents and deaths are on the rise, Africa Eye reveals cracks in Kenya’s road safety systems.

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Ukraine conflict: The wounded children of Putin's war

Survivors from the bombardment of Mariupol are bearing the physical and mental scars of the conflict.

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Inside a children's hospital and pressure on Russian artists - Ukraine war round-up

Ukrainian children suffer in hospital, and musicians are banned from Russian radio for opposing the war.

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Anonymous: How hackers are trying to undermine Putin

The BBC speaks to hacktivists about past and future attacks in their "cyber war" against Vladimir Putin.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge - the story of its opening 90 years ago

On its 90th anniversary, the grandson of the iconic bridge's designer reveals what he went through to get it built.

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'I'm Australian but Ukraine is part of my identity'

Despite being half a world away, Ukrainian-Australians say the war feels unbearably close.

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Ukraine war: Western agents seek to get inside Putin's head

Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine shook the West. Now its leaders are trying to predict his next move.

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War in Ukraine: Anti-war opinions can cost Russians their jobs

The BBC hears from three people whose opposition to the war cost them their employment.

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Breakdancing changed my life

A dancer from Vietnam says breaking kept him away from drugs and helped him deal with family problems.

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Miracle: Hero Cops Catch Toddler After Dad Drops Him Out of Second-Story Window to Save Him From Raging Flames

A 3-year-old boy is safe and sound after being tossed out of the second-story window of an apartment in South Brunswick, New Jersey, after the building quickly became engulfed in flames.

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Ukraine war: Empty prams lined up in Lviv for children killed in war

Each of the 109 prams in Lviv are a tribute to the number of children who have died in the war so far.

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War in Ukraine: Talking to a Ukrainian mother and her child who fled to Poland

Krystyna Tynkalyuk is trying to explain to her three-year-old why they can't go back home to see her father.

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Ukraine war: Drone footage shows level of devastation in Mariupol

Video shows destroyed blocks of flats and a shopping mall in the besieged Ukrainian port city.

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Unexpected Asteroid Smacks into Earth With Little Warning - Should We Be Concerned?

An asteroid took astronomers by surprise recently, hitting Earth's atmosphere just two hours after it was first detected by scientists. Thankfully, the stone wasn't big enough to cause a major catastrophe on Earth. 

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Outrage After Trans Swimmer Wins NCAA Contest: 'Our Daughter's Sports Are Not a Plan B for Failed Male Athletes'

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas — the biological male who competes on the women’s swimming team for the University of Pennsylvania — won a 500-yard freestyle this week, at the 2022 NCAA Championships.

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Abramovich's jet among 100 planes grounded by US

The US government has grounded 100 Russia-affiliated aircraft believed to have violated US export controls

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Child, 13, driving pickup in deadly Texas crash that killed nine

A 13-year-old was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying student athletes, officials say.

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Shells rain down on Kharkiv as Ukraine's army stands firm

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville and Darren Conway are in Kharkiv, where Ukraine's army has repelled Russia for three weeks.

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Ukraine conflict: Putin lays out his demands in Turkish phone call

Russia's president revealed his peace conditions in a phone call - the BBC spoke to someone who listened in.

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Amid Heightened Risk of Cyber Attack, US Scrambles to Fill Nearly 600,000 Open Cyber Security Jobs

Cyber protection is no longer optional. The future is now, and the war in Ukraine has escalated the threat of destructive ransomware attacks to an all-time high.

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'Evil, Deviant Criminals': Disney Employees, Judge Among 108 Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting

Four Disney employees — along with a retired judge — were among the more than 100 people arrested in a recent sex trafficking sting, according to Florida police.

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War in Ukraine: Life on the Kharkiv frontline

BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Ukraine's second biggest city, torn apart by war.

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Hijab verdict: What it means for religious freedom in India

A court has ruled the hijab is not "essential" to Islam, but who should make such a decision?

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'Get This Inflation Down': Economist Stephen Moore Tells CBN News Federal Reserve is Slow to Act on Economic Crisis

The Federal Reserve is pulling the trigger and raising the federal interest rate for the first time in four years.

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Ukraine war: Russia attacks theatre sheltering civilians, Mariupol says

The building in the besieged city of Mariupol was sheltering up to 1,200 people, the deputy mayor says.

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Ukraine conflict: Biden brands Putin a 'war criminal'

The off-the-cuff remark prompts Russia to call the comment "unforgiveable rhetoric".

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War in Ukraine: Fourth Russian general killed - Zelensky

The news raises questions on why senior Russian officers are getting so close to the fighting.

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Texas Heartbeat Law Sends Abortion Rate Plunging, but NY Times Says It Wasn't That Much

Last fall many wondered what would happen to the abortion rate in Texas after the state's heartbeat law went into effect. The state's abortion rate plunged as a result.  

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Kansas Teacher Suspended for Not Using Transgender Pronouns Sues for Violation of Religious Beliefs

A Christian teacher in Kansas has filed a lawsuit against her school district after she was suspended for choosing not to use a student's transgender first name and pronouns.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 20 of Russia's invasion

Three PMs visit Kyiv, while staff at a hospital in Mariupol say they are being held like hostages.

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Ukraine war: European leaders risk train ride to meet Zelensky

Three European PMs and the head of Poland's ruling party make a hazardous journey to Kyiv for talks.

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Russia sanctions Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others

The measures block their entry into Russia but will not impede necessary high-level contacts.

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CA Mom Says State Pushed Teen Daughter into Transgender Treatments, Leading Her to Commit Suicide

One California mother is speaking out against her state's public school system, accusing it of brainwashing children about gender ideology. She wants to shed some light on the devastating effect it can have on their lives. 

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Ukraine war: Hostages as Russian forces occupy hospital, official says

Doctors and patients are prevented from leaving Mariupol's main hospital, the deputy mayor says.

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Marina Ovsyannikova: TV protest 'was my own decision'

The Russian state TV employee who staged an anti-war protest during a live bulletin speaks to reporters outside court.

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Pensioner arrested after dismembered body found in New York

Surveillance footage showed a woman riding an electric wheelchair while sitting on a human leg.

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United Finally Stops Punishing Unvaccinated Employees, Legal Critic Calls Airline 'Abusive'

United Airlines announced Thursday that 2,200 employees who received a medical or religious exemption against the COVID-19 vaccine but were put on unpaid leave can finally return to work by March 28.

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Putin changes law on leased jets to keep them flying

The Russian president signs new law allowing foreign-leased jets to keep flying in Russia.

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Ukraine war: Missile explodes in front of civilian walking in Kyiv

Footage shows the moment a missile explodes in the street, in front of a person walking through a park.

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'The Darkest Time in My Life': Ex-Trans Persons Share Before-and-After Stories, Pics on #DetransAwarenessDay

A group of individuals who have “detransitioned” took to social media over the weekend to share their harrowing stories, collectively communicating their experiences with the #DetransAwarenessDay hashtag.

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North Carolina Gas Station Cuts Prices in Half to Help People Struggling Financially

Difficult situations often inspire authentic kindness. That’s exactly what has happened at a gas station in a small North Carolina town. Late last week, the owners of a Burnsville Citgo station off U.S. 19 East surprised patrons by dropping the price of regular gas to $2.25 per gallon,

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Brent Renaud: Friend of US journalist killed in Ukraine speaks to BBC

Maya last spoke to Brent four days ago, and says he was excited to work on a documentary in Ukraine.

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Rhode Island Finally Drops COVID Vaccine Mandate That Forced Doctor with Bell's Palsy Out of Work

A Rhode Island doctor who was denied a medical exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine has finally prevailed months after the state had essentially forced him to close his practice.

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War in Ukraine: 'No one wants to die' - meeting Ukraine's teenage soldiers

Young volunteers swap their studies for assault rifles as they prepare to defend Kyiv from Russian forces.

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Russia sanctions: How the measures have changed daily life

Prices are rising in Russia and some goods are harder to buy. Here are ways sanctions are affecting daily life.

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Isak Munda: The Orissa labourer who became a YouTube star

Isak Munda says the platform has changed his life since he started posting videos.

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Indian evacuee: The kindness of Ukrainians saved my life

From an airstrike bunker to his mum's relieved hugs, Vishnu tells how he and his dog fled Ukraine to India.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'urban landscape'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Will Russia's attack on Ukraine help thaw US-Venezuela relations?

The ban on Russian oil exports is causing prices to surge, and leaders are revisiting some awkward friendships.

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The first sex worker strike: 'We are just women and mothers'

When 200 French sex workers took refuge in a church, it started a movement

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Do Christian Parents Today Hold a Biblical Worldview? Shocking Survey Unveils Spiritual Crisis

Yet another new survey on biblical worldview has yielded some shocking and unfortunate findings: while 67% of parents of preteens claim to be Christian, a very small percentage hold a biblical worldview.

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Raif Badawi: Saudi blogger freed after decade in prison

He was arrested in 2012 and later jailed and sentenced to 1,000 lashes for "insulting Islam online".

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Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Abortion Providers in Lawsuit Over 'Heartbeat Act'

In a ruling Friday, the Texas Supreme Court delivered another legal blow to abortion providers' federal lawsuit challenging the state's abortion restrictions.  

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Man returns to totally destroyed neighbourhood

In Kharkiv, a former resident takes a look around and sees the damage from Russia's assault.

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'God Has Given You a Mission': Tim Tebow Shares How You Can Create a Life that Counts

Former NFL Quarterback Tim Tebow is a man on a mission---whether he is creating a movement celebrating people with special needs, taking a stand for pro-life values, or planning the perfect engagement. In his new book, Mission Possible: Go Create A Life that Counts, Tebow encourages others to use their God-given gifts and talents to serve others.

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Watch: Our correspondent on the front line, with Ukraine’s troops

The BBC spent a week with Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they fight to stop a further Russian advance.

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Ukraine: Preparing to defend Odesa

The Ukrainians who have exchanged practising law for making Molotov cocktails.

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See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Report No Data on Evil: How Our New FDA Chief Helped Hide Abortion Pill Dangers

How often have the pro-life movement and Senator Bernie Sanders been united on an issue?  It happened last month when President Biden's nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to become commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sparked something exceedingly rare in modern Washington: bipartisan opposition. 

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Police bodycam shows Black Panther director Ryan Coogler's arrest

Coogler was mistaken for a bank robber when he gave a written note to a teller - and was detained

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IS confirms leader Qurayshi's death and names successor

The US says Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi blew himself up during a raid in Syria last month.

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'They Can Fly': Large Invasive Spider Species to Parachute Across East Coast Skies This Spring

An invasive species of spiders that can grow up to four inches in length is expected to flood the East Coast this spring. And they partly do that by ballooning through the skies to reach new locations. 

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FL Passes 'Parental Rights' Bill After Agenda-Driven News Outlets Falsely Label It the 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

A bill regulating sex education in public elementary schools passed the Florida legislature despite vocal objections by LBGTQ+ advocates and their allies in the news media.

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Congress Passes Bill to Shore Up Postal Service, Delivery

Congress on Tuesday passed legislation that would shore up the U.S. Postal Service and ensure six-day-a-week mail delivery, sending the bill to President Joe Biden to sign into law.

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South Korea: Opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol elected president

Yoon Suk-yeol (R) beat the ruling party's Lee Jae-myung (L) following a close-run race.

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'It Was God': KY Inmate Honored for Rescuing Injured Workers After Tornado Hit Candle Factory

A Kentucky inmate was recently recognized for his heroic efforts to save tornado victims on Dec. 10, despite suffering from his own serious injuries.

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West fears Russia could use non-conventional weapons

Officials are "very concerned" about the risk of war between Russia and Ukraine escalating.

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Kamala Harris heads to Poland amid Nato fighter jet rift

The US rejected an offer by Poland to transfer jets to the US as a step to sending them to Ukraine.

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'God Has Always Stepped In': Mom is Perfect Kidney Transplant Match for Adopted 3-Year-Old Son

A Louisiana mother's three-year-old adopted son needs a kidney transplant and she's crediting God after finding out that she is a perfect match for him.

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In full: Ukrainian President Zelensky's message to UK

President Zelensky makes an historic address in the House of Commons about the invasion by Russia.

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Largest US Pediatric Hospital Cancels Puberty Blocking Trans Treatments for Kids After TX Called It 'Child Abuse'

The nation's largest pediatric hospital has announced it has stopped transgender therapies for kids. The move comes after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state's child welfare agency to investigate reports of gender-change treatments for children as abuse.

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Ukraine war: Civilians leave Irpin after days of fighting

The town of Irpin has been devastated after days of heavy fighting and bombardment from Russian forces.

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ACLJ Warns Proposed Maryland Senate Bill 'Could Legalize Infanticide Up to 28 Days After Birth'

In preparation for a possible U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade this summer, Maryland is the latest state trying to enshrine abortion access into its state constitution. 

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Iowa tornadoes: Seven people killed, including two children

Seven people are dead after tornadoes packing winds of up to 138 mph (222kph) tore through Iowa.

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Top Electric Car Innovator Calls for 'Immediate' Increase in Oil & Gas Output to Fight Russia: 'Extraordinary Times'

One of the world's leading electric car innovators is calling for more oil drilling "immediately" at this crucial moment in history.

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War in Ukraine: Five times Russians have stood up for Ukraine

Videos from social media show some Russian citizens, at home and abroad, protesting the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Chernobyl workers' 12-day ordeal under Russian guard

The nuclear power plant was seized on day one of Russia's invasion, and workers have not left since.

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'People's Convoy' Protests for Second Day Against COVID Mandates, Circling America's Capital All Week

The People's Convoy circled Washington, D.C. twice on Sunday, trying to slow traffic, and planned to make the effort again on Monday. The group of truckers mostly journeyed from California to demonstrate against COVID-19 mandates in the U.S.

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Family separated by war in Ukraine finally reunited

Rita and her children were trapped in Ukraine when Russia invaded. After spending a week in their basement, they've finally been reunited with Rita's husband and their father Andy.

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War in Ukraine: Taking cover in a town under attack

Jeremy Bowen was on the frontline in Irpin, as residents came under Russian fire while trying to flee.

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US Gas Prices Top $4 Per Gallon in the Wake of Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Further Increase Expected

For the first time in nearly 15 years, the average price of gas has exceeded the $4 mark - another economic effect of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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'That's a Miracle': Pastor Who Just Spent 101 Days Following God's Call by Camping on a Frigid Chicago Roof Makes Stunning Announcement

Pastor Corey Brooks, who has spent 101 days atop a building on Chicago’s South Side braving frigid temperatures and sacrificing time with friends, loved ones, and his church community, made a stunning announcement Monday: he’s not coming down this week as previously planned.

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Ukraine invasion: Military couple marry on the frontline

Lesya and Valeri, both civil defence volunteers, tied the knot at a checkpoint near Kyiv.

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Official: 6 Dead After Large Tornado Roars Through Central Iowa

Six people were killed Saturday when a tornado swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines, authorities said.

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'Extremely Beautiful People': Beloved Chicago Pastor and Husband Killed in Hit-And-Run

A beloved Chicago pastor and her husband were killed last week in what police are investigating as a hit-and-run.

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Concern for basketball star detained in Russia

WNBA side Phoenix Mercury are concerned for Brittney Griner's "safety, physical and mental health" after she was detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges.

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From Grozny to Aleppo to Ukraine, Russia meets resistance with more firepower

Russia answers resistance with big guns and sieges. Ukrainians pray that will not happen to them, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv.

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Why doesn't Ukraine attack the Russian convoy? And other questions

Correspondents and experts answer questions from readers on the BBC News website

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European peace seems as fragile as ever

The shifting of European history's tectonic plates is not really that unexpected, explains Kevin Connolly.

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Russia oligarchs: The mega-rich men facing global sanctions

President Putin has for years warned Russia's richest to protect themselves against sanctions.

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Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms

The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day nine

Europe’s largest nuclear plant seized. Here's what you need to know after day nine of the war.

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Adulation and scandal... but arguably cricket's best ever bowler

Why Shane Warne was one of cricket's greatest ever players, and also one of its most colourful characters.

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War in Ukraine: Russians on boycotts, sanctions and cancellations

Russia is being hit by a global backlash after it invaded Ukraine. How does it feel to be shunned?

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Ohio Lawmakers Urge US to Put Canada on Religious Freedom 'Watch List' for Jailing Pastors - 1 Pastor Still in Prison

State legislators in the Ohio House of Representatives introduced a resolution this week calling out Canada for its religious persecution of pastors during the pandemic. 

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War in Ukraine: Ukrainians living in Poland return home to aid war effort

The BBC's Mark Lowen is at the Polish border with Ukrainians hoping to aid Ukraine's war effort.

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'I Want to Follow Him': 2 Female West Point Cadets Choose to be Baptized in Bitterly Cold Hudson River

Two female cadets at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, New York, were recently baptized in a memorable way, choosing to be dunked in the frigid waters of the Hudson River. 

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Ukraine conflict: Telling my children why dad joined the war - Kyiv mother

Olena Gnes says it is important for her children to know their father joined Ukraine's defence unit.

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H&M temporarily suspends all sales in Russia

One of the world's biggest fashion retailers said it was deeply concerned about conflict in Ukraine.

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Are Your Emotions Being Manipulated by Politicians? More than Half of Americans Angry at State of the Country

It's official. The national mood in the U.S. has turned sour with a recent poll showing more than half of Americans are angry about the state of the country. After seeing it play out on the news or across the dinner table, many say it's time to end the rage and heal the wounds.

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Ericsson breached US deal over Iraq corruption probe

The firm's disclosure about possible payments to IS is branded "insufficient" by US authorities.

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Kim Kardashian declared legally single in divorce with Ye

The famous couple were married nearly eight years ago and share four children.

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Bill Would Let CA Churches Turn Unused Property Into Affordable Housing - Here's Why That's a Big Deal

California Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) recently introduced a bill that would make it easier for faith communities to build affordable housing by reducing parking requirements.

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Ukraine crisis: Crypto exchange boss rejects Russian user ban

The decision comes amid warnings the war in Ukraine could become a "crypto conflict".

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Ukraine conflict: ‘I’m water fasting with my wife so that my child can eat’

Hussain is in Kherson, Ukraine, and says he has to fast to be able to feed his child due to diminishing supplies.

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Ukraine: Putin's miscalculations could see him strike harder

The Russian leader has always refused to back down in the past, says the BBC's John Simpson.

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Ukraine conflict: Russia's Kharkiv attacks are war crimes, says Zelensky

The Ukrainian president asks the EU to prove it is with his country, while accusing Russia of terrorism.

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