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Ecuador prison riot leaves two dead, four injured

Ecuador prison riot leaves two dead, four injured

At least two prisoners were killed and four injured in an overnight revolt in an Ecuador prison, from which one of the country's most feared gang leaders escaped in January, authorities said Thursday.

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Nations fail to reach pandemic accord: talks to resume April

Nations fail to reach pandemic accord: talks to resume April

Two years of talks aimed at striking a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics failed to seal a deal in time on Thursday, and will restart next month for one final push.

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S&P 500 records best first quarter since 2019 going into Easter break

S&P 500 records best first quarter since 2019 going into Easter break

The S&P 500 and the Dow closed at fresh records in New York on Thursday, with the former closing out its best start to the year since the Covid-19 pandemic ahead of the Easter break.

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England men's skipper George helps coach women's team

England men's skipper George helps coach women's team

England men's captain Jamie George has been helping prepare the national women's side for their Six Nations clash at home to Wales on Saturday after volunteering his services to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell.

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Venezuela's huge diaspora struggles to register to vote

Venezuela's huge diaspora struggles to register to vote

Millions of Venezuelans who fled economic misery in their country could find themselves unable to vote in key July presidential elections, as complaints mount over hurdles at consulates abroad for those seeking to register.

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Lula, Macron condemn blocking of Venezuela opposition candidate

Lula, Macron condemn blocking of Venezuela opposition candidate

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hit out at Venezuela over the exclusion of a key opposition candidate from July elections.

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I yam what I yam: US govt roasted over potato classification

I yam what I yam: US govt roasted over potato classification

When is a vegetable not a vegetable? When it's a potato, according to a new US government proposal to reclassify the starchy staple that has infuriated lawmakers in rural districts.

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Top world court orders Israel to ensure urgent aid reaches Gazans

Top world court orders Israel to ensure urgent aid reaches Gazans

The world's top court ordered Israel Thursday to "ensure urgent humanitarian assistance" reaches Gazans, as warnings multiplied of imminent famine after nearly six months of relentless conflict.

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England men's skipper George helps coach women's

England men's skipper George helps coach women's

England men's captain Jamie George has been helping prepare the national women's side for their Six Nations clash at home to Wales on Saturday after volunteering his services to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell.

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Baltimore bridge, port recovery will be 'very long road'

Baltimore bridge, port recovery will be 'very long road'

A ship carrying a giant crane was en route Thursday to the scene of the catastrophic bridge collapse over Baltimore harbor, as authorities warned of extensive work before the major US port can reopen.

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