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Over 1,200 people evacuated across Quebec as spring flood claims one life

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Over 1,200 people evacuated across Quebec as spring flood claims one life

April 21 (UPI) -- Massive flooding in southern Quebec has forced over a 1,000 people from their homes over the weekend.

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky elected Ukraine's president

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Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky elected Ukraine's president

Japanese law recognizes Ainu minority as an indigenous people

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Japanese law recognizes Ainu minority as an indigenous people

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 93rd birthday with Easter service

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Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 93rd birthday with Easter service

Pope describes Easter as 'beginning of the new world' amid misfortune

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Pope describes Easter as 'beginning of the new world' amid misfortune

April 21 (UPI) -- Pope Francis described Easter as the "beginning of the new world" amid suffering for people around the world during his traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing from his balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

At least 207 killed, 450 hurt in eight church, hotel bombings in Sri Lanka

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At least 207 killed, 450 hurt in eight church, hotel bombings in Sri Lanka

April 21 (UPI) -- Eight bomb blasts across Sri Lanka killed at least 207 people and injured 450 others Sunday morning in high-end hotels and churches, including during Easter services.

World's smallest boy goes home from hospital

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World's smallest boy goes home from hospital

April 20 (UPI) -- A Japanese baby believed to be the smallest surviving boy ever when he was born at 258 grams in October, left Nagano Children's Hospital on Saturday growing and healthy.

Fires, tear gas highlight another round of Yellow Vests protests in Paris

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Fires, tear gas highlight another round of Yellow Vests protests in Paris

April 20 (UPI) -- Firefighters extinguished small fires around Place de la Republique set by Yellow Vests protesters demonstrating against high taxes and economic equality.

Gunmen kill 13 at private party in Mexico town

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Gunmen kill 13 at private party in Mexico town

April 20 (UPI) -- Armed gunmen allegedly attacked a private party at a restaurant in Minatitlan, Mexico, killing 13 people but the motive remains a mystery.

11 killed in attack on Kabul ministry

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11 killed in attack on Kabul ministry

April 20 (UPI) -- Eleven people died in an explosion and the ensuing gunfight at Afghanistan's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in Kabul on Saturday.

Northern Ireland police arrest 2 teens in death of journalist

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Northern Ireland police arrest 2 teens in death of journalist

April 20 (UPI) -- Northern Ireland police announced Saturday that it arrested two teenagers in connection with Thursday night's shooting death of investigative journalist Lyra McKee in Derry.

Many American-born children living in Mexico lack needed records

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Many American-born children living in Mexico lack needed records

WASHINGTON, April 19 (UPI) -- With American-born children living in Mexico, both countries are making efforts to ensure they are documented and have access to education and social services.

Angered by Notre Dame donations, Yellow Vests plan Saturday protest

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Angered by Notre Dame donations, Yellow Vests plan Saturday protest

April 19 (UPI) -- French Yellow Vest protesters -- some angered by hundreds of millions of dollars in donations made toward rebuilding the Notre-Dame Cathedral -- plan to demonstrate this weekend.

Christians re-enact cross procession worldwide to mark Good Friday

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Christians re-enact cross procession worldwide to mark Good Friday

April 19 (UPI) -- Christians around the world observed Good Friday -- acknowledged date of Jesus Christ's crucifixion -- with traditional ceremonies, prayers and re-enactments.

Seoul official says he'll push for North Korea temple stay program

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Seoul official says he'll push for North Korea temple stay program

April 19 (UPI) -- South Korea's unification minister said he will push for a South Korea-style temple stay program at a Buddhist temple in North Korea.

Study: 10,000 more died in Yemen over last 5 months

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Study: 10,000 more died in Yemen over last 5 months

April 19 (UPI) -- The report -- which tracks political violence and protests in Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America -- said more than 7,600 of the new deaths occurred this year.

Afghan peace conference canceled over Taliban concerns

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Afghan peace conference canceled over Taliban concerns

April 19 (UPI) -- A weekend peace conference in Qatar seeking a first-of-its kind agreement between the Afghanistan government and the Taliban has been abruptly canceled over concerns about who would be at the meeting.

Coast guards of the North Pacific agree on joint disaster response

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Coast guards of the North Pacific agree on joint disaster response

April 19 (UPI) -- The United States and countries in Northeast Asia have agreed to jointly tackle drug smuggling and accidents at sea, according to South Korea's coast guard.

London police start clearing out environmental protesters

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London police start clearing out environmental protesters

April 19 (UPI) -- Metropolitan Police started clearing Oxford Circus of protesting environmental activists Friday in an escalated show of force after days of demonstrations.

Freight trains between North Korea, China record slight decline

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Freight trains between North Korea, China record slight decline

April 19 (UPI) -- Trade at a Chinese border city facing North Korea has declined from a year ago, according to Chinese state media.

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