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Treaty ahoy! UN states finally agree deal to protect high seas

Treaty ahoy! UN states finally agree deal to protect high seas

UN member states finally agreed Saturday, following years of talks, to a text on the first international treaty to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet.

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Greeks set to gather to mourn rail crash dead

Greeks set to gather to mourn rail crash dead

Students and rail workers were preparing to rally in Athens on Sunday in the latest expression of grief and anger at Greece's worst rail disaster, which killed at least 57 people.

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China sets lowest growth target in years as parliament kicks off

China sets lowest growth target in years as parliament kicks off

China announced one of its lowest economic growth targets in years Sunday, kicking off meetings of its rubber-stamp parliament set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president as well as approve an increase in defence spending.

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'Everything Everywhere' dominates Spirit Awards week before Oscars

'Everything Everywhere' dominates Spirit Awards week before Oscars

"Everything Everywhere All At Once" swept up yet more film prizes Saturday, as it was named best feature at the Spirit Awards -- one of the last major Hollywood ceremonies before next weekend's Oscars.

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Texas: Wind and solar stake claim to land of oil

Texas: Wind and solar stake claim to land of oil

Modern Texas was built on oil, and its production has long been a source of immense pride. But now, areas that moved to the steady rhythm of oil derricks for more than a century are making the state a national leader in wind and solar energy.

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Tyre Nichols' photos honored at California desert art fest

Tyre Nichols' photos honored at California desert art fest

Out in the California desert, nestled between billboards advertising hairline restoration and varicose vein removal, six hauntingly beautiful images of steel bridges and sunsets loom incongruously over the dusty highway.

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Fijian Drua coach says language barrier an issue in Super Rugby

Fijian Drua coach says language barrier an issue in Super Rugby

Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne has hit out at the challenges facing his team in Super Rugby, saying one of his players failed a concussion test because he could not understand English.

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Prince Harry says always felt 'different' from other UK royals

Prince Harry says always felt 'different' from other UK royals

Prince Harry reportedly revealed he has long felt "slightly different" to the rest of Britain's royal family in an interview on Saturday with a trauma expert.

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Chiellini on target as LAFC make winning start

Chiellini on target as LAFC make winning start

Former Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini scored his first goal in Major League Soccer as defending champions Los Angeles FC survived a late rally from the Portland Timbers to hold on and win their opening game of the season 3-2.

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Echavarria takes lead in Puerto Rico

Echavarria takes lead in Puerto Rico

Colombia's Nico Echavarria opened up a two-shot lead at the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open on Saturday after carding a seven-under-par 65.

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