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Greenland's teenage boxers throwing punches to survive
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Brazil starts to restrict minors' access to social media
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Iran missile fire kills two in central Israel: medics
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Britain, Rwanda in £100m court clash over migrant deal
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UN watchdog says projectile struck Iran nuclear power plant
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Trump faces impasse over Iran war
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Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW
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China coach says team on right track despite Asian Cup heartache
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Virus-hit Hong Kong considering lockdown: health chief
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US health agency loosens Covid mask guidelines
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Eight polio vaccinators killed in series of Afghan attacks: UN
Eight members of polio vaccination teams working to eradicate the crippling virus in Afghanistan were killed on Thursday in four separate attacks, the United Nations said.
Malawi polio immunisation starts next month after outbreak
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Virus-hit Hong Kong invokes emergency powers to allow in China medics
Hong Kong's government invoked emergency powers on Thursday to allow doctors and nurses from the Chinese mainland to work in the territory to help combat a spiralling coronavirus outbreak.
US authorizes first condom for use in anal sex
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday authorized the first condom for use during anal intercourse, in what was hailed as a victory for sexual health by experts.
UN expert urges vaccines to help North Korea end Covid isolation
The world should provide millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccines to North Korea, where "draconian" anti-pandemic measures are worsening an already-severe food crisis, a UN human rights expert said Wednesday.
US maternal mortality soars amid widening racial disparities
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