Experts blame poor govt preparation for Greek fires' devastation
While the Greek government has been quick to blame global warming for the summer's devastating wildfires, some experts argue that poor planning is at least as much to blame.
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In Rio wasteland, health teams take medical care to homeless
The patients don't have addresses, phone numbers or in many cases even last names. But the addicts and homeless people of this Rio de Janeiro wasteland can count one blessing amid the misery: health care.
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Pope visit shines light on Mongolia's small but vibrant Catholic community
Local faithful in Mongolia are hoping a historic visit by Pope Francis to the Buddhist minority nation this week will shine a light on the country's small but vibrant Catholic community.
Read morePope warns Mongolia of risks from corruption, environmental destruction
Pope Francis celebrated Mongolia's rich and ancient culture Saturday during the first papal visit to the country, while warning the young democracy of risks from corruption and destruction of the environment.
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Delacour maintains lead in LPGA Portland Classic
Perrine Delacour fired five birdies in a five-under par 67 on Friday to maintain her lead midway through the Portland Classic in pursuit of a first LPGA title.
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Seamer Ferguson to captain New Zealand in Bangladesh
Seamer Lockie Ferguson will captain New Zealand for the first time on the international stage during their three-match 50-overs tour of Bangladesh, his team was announced Saturday.
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'Legacy admissions' under fire at US universities
Should you get a leg up on your university application just because Mom or Dad had studied at that school?
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Canada wildfires inflict brutal toll on tourism, other areas of economy
Joanna Schlosser found refuge from advancing wildfires at a winery where she works, but is now dealing with a tourism downturn and other wide-ranging fallout on the business -- and Canada's economy.
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Battling Gauff nears Swiatek clash, Djokovic eyes US Open last 16
Home favourite Coco Gauff clawed closer towards a potential US Open showdown with defending champion Iga Swiatek as 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic targeted his place in the last 16 on Friday.
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Typhoon Saola weakens but still a threat in southern China
Typhoon Saola swept across southern China on Saturday after tearing down trees and smashing windows in Hong Kong, although the megacity avoided a feared direct hit from one of the region's strongest storms in decades.
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