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Preventative cholera vaccination resumes as global supply swells: WHO

Preventative cholera vaccination resumes as global supply swells: WHO

The global cholera vaccine supply is finally high enough to allow regular vaccination campaigns to resume after a three-year halt, the World Health Organization and partners said Wednesday.

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Wales' Macleod ready for 'physical battle' against England in Six Nations

Wales' Macleod ready for 'physical battle' against England in Six Nations

Wales flanker Josh Macleod believes his struggling side's Six Nations opener away to in-form England on Saturday could provide the intense physical encounter they need to spring a surprise.

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'All-time great': Maye's ambitions go beyond record Super Bowl bid

'All-time great': Maye's ambitions go beyond record Super Bowl bid

In just his second NFL season, 23-year-old Drake Maye can make history Sunday as the youngest quarterback ever to win the Super Bowl.

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Shadow over Vonn as Shiffrin, Odermatt headline Olympic skiing

Shadow over Vonn as Shiffrin, Odermatt headline Olympic skiing

Unstoppable Mikaela Shiffrin and Swiss master Marco Odermatt headline the alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics, but doubts remain over comeback queen Lindsey Vonn, arguably one of the biggest names at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies

US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies

US President Donald Trump's administration called Wednesday for a preferential trade zone among allies on critical minerals crucial for advanced technology, in a rare turn to multilateralism in the face of China's dominance.

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Brazil mine disaster victims in London to 'demand what is owed'

Brazil mine disaster victims in London to 'demand what is owed'

Victims of a 2015 dam collapse in Brazil, for which Australian mining giant BHP has been found liable, attended a London hearing on Wednesday ahead of a trial to determine damages.

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White says time at Toulon has made him a better Scotland player

White says time at Toulon has made him a better Scotland player

Scotland scrum-half Ben White believes his three seasons in France's Top 14 with Toulon have made him better prepared for the demands of international rugby union.

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Washington Post announces 'painful' job cuts

Washington Post announces 'painful' job cuts

The Washington Post, owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced major job cuts Wednesday, saying that "painful" restructuring was needed at the storied newspaper.

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All lights are go for Jalibert, says France's Dupont

All lights are go for Jalibert, says France's Dupont

In-form France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert is ready to step into the spotlight and shine in the reigning champions' Six Nations opener against Ireland, his captain Antoine Dupont said on Wednesday.

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US removing 700 immigration officers from Minnesota

US removing 700 immigration officers from Minnesota

Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced the removal of 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota after weeks of operations and the fatal shooting of two protesters that sparked outrage across the United States.

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