Haiti plight has 'never been worse,' UNICEF chief warns
Children recruited by gangs, houses burned and young girls raped are examples of the latest "horror" befalling Haiti's people, the head of UNICEF described Thursday as she implored the world not to abandon the violence-plagued country.
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US high court sets new rule for firms requiring work on religious holidays
The US Supreme Court set a tougher standard Thursday for companies to be able to claim "undue hardship" when requiring employees to work on religious holidays.
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Police brace for more violent protests over French teen's killing
French authorities Thursday braced for more violent protests in the coming nights over the fatal shooting of a teen by a policeman, as they scrambled to contain an escalating crisis, halting public transport and enforcing curfews.
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Greta Thunberg denounces 'ecocide' in Ukraine
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday denounced the ecological havoc caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the lack of international reaction to the disaster.
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Duckett defends England's aggression as Australia hit back in 2nd Test
Ben Duckett insisted England had no regrets about their aggressive game-plan after the opener was one of several batsman to fall into Australia's short-ball trap on a dramatic day at Lord's.
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2,000 hajj pilgrims hit by heat stress: Saudi officials
More than 2,000 people have suffered heat stress during the hajj pilgrimage, Saudi officials said Thursday, after temperatures soared to 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit) during the annual rites.
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Hook-happy England give away their wickets in 2nd Ashes Test
Australia preyed on England's determination to stick to aggressive 'Bazball' cricket as several batsmen fell into a hooking trap during a chaotic session in the second Test at Lord's on Thursday.
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UK government to appeal judges' block of Rwanda deportation plan
The UK government said it would challenge a court ruling issued Thursday that blocks its plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, a set-back to its controversial bid to cut migrant numbers.
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'Hunted' Vingegaard buzzing as Tour de France prepares to roll
Cycling's Tour de France, with its caravan of teams, media, publicity and security, was visible everywhere around Bilbao on Thursday, as champion Jonas Vingegaard prepared to start the defence of his title.
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Happy hookers England gift their wickets in 2nd Ashes Test
Australia preyed on England's determination to stick to aggressive 'Bazball' cricket as several batsmen fell into a hooking trap during the second Test at Lord's on Thursday.
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