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Who's behind the global surge in single-use plastic?
A surprisingly small group of giant manufacturers and investors are at the heart of the global industry.
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Canada ends COVID restrictions on NW. Angle residents' travel
The action ends more than a year's pandemic restrictions that caused significant hardship to residents and businesses.
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Biden coy on nuclear discussions with North Korea
Biden said the ultimate goal of his administration was the "complete denuclearization" of the Korean peninsula.
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After hundreds are killed in Gaza conflict, Israelis ask: Who won?
In the U.S., war created a diplomatic cost for Israel.
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Virus deaths likely two to three times more than official records, WHO says
Some 6 million to 8 million people may have now died from COVID-19 or its effects.
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Argentina locks back down as coronavirus infections soar
Argentina is imposing its first strict coronavirus lockdown of the year starting Saturday due to surging levels of coronavirus infections and a soaring death toll.
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Celebrations across Gaza as cease-fire takes effect
Cheers and whistles rang out across Gaza City early on Friday.
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Intense fighting between Israel, Hamas into second week
The Israeli military unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes Monday on the Gaza Strip, saying it destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
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Many Minnesotans eagerly wait as Canadian border talks start
COVID border closure isolated Northwest Angle, stifled tourism.
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COVID refugees arrive at U.S. border for a better life
They are people arriving in ever greater numbers from far-flung countries where the coronavirus has caused unimaginable levels of illness and death and decimated economies and livelihoods.
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UN chief: Foreign fighters in Libya are violating cease-fire
The U.N. chief said foreign fighters and mercenaries remain in Libya in violation of last October's cease-fire agreement and called for their withdrawal and an end to violations of the U.N. arms embargo, saying these are "critical elements" for lasting peace in the north African country and the region.
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Escalating violence engulfs Israel and Gaza
Rockets streamed out of Gaza and Israel pounded the territory with airstrikes early Wednesday in the most severe outbreak of violence since the 2014 war.
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Colombia expels Cuban; Havana says move 'groundless'
Colombia's government announced Friday that was expelling a Cuban diplomat for "activities incompatible" with his position, and Cuba identified the official as its second-ranking emissary to the country. It accused Colombia of trying to divert attention from a wave of protests.
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Mexico City overpass collapse kills at least 23
An elevated section of the Mexico City metro collapsed and sent a subway car plunging toward a busy boulevard late Monday, killing at least 23 people and injuring about 70, city officials said.
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Aid is starting to flow into India, including desperately needed oxygen
Nations worldwide accelerate medical shipments
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Minnesotans answer call to fight COVID-19 surge in India
The number of Minnesota residents with Asian Indian ancestry has increased from 30,500 in 2010 to 40,500 in 2019. For many, what's playing out in India is taking a personal toll.
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Red Cross helps India face COVID outbreak crisis
The Red Cross is stepping in to help the government of India as the country grapples with a record wave of COVID-19 infections and deaths that have overwhelmed its health care systems.
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