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7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 225 dead

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7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 225 dead

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti early Saturday, leaving at least 225 dead and many others wounded or missing, local officials said.

Tropical Storm Grace forms in Atlantic

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Tropical Storm Grace forms in Atlantic

Reports: Taliban takes key northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif

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Reports: Taliban takes key northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif

Australia's New South Wales put into strict lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike

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Australia's New South Wales put into strict lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike

Fred weakens to tropical wave, expected to restrengthen before U.S. landfall

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Fred weakens to tropical wave, expected to restrengthen before U.S. landfall

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Tropical Depression Fred, which is expected to strengthen back into a tropical storm over the weekend, is no longer likely to make direct landfall on the Florida Peninsula, forecasters said Friday.

Russian firefighting plane crashes in Turkey killing 8

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Russian firefighting plane crashes in Turkey killing 8

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A Russian amphibious firefighting aircraft assisting efforts against Turkey's wildfires crashed Saturday killing all eight aboard, military officials said.

U.S. delivers two Chinook helicopters to help Turkey with wildfires

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U.S. delivers two Chinook helicopters to help Turkey with wildfires

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Two U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopters have arrived in Turkey to help the country suppress major wildfires, according to a statement from U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield.

Canada to require all commercial travelers to be vaccinated

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Canada to require all commercial travelers to be vaccinated

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The Canadian government announced Friday that it will require all commercial plane, train and boat passengers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Earth just experienced its hottest month on record

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Earth just experienced its hottest month on record

If this July has felt hotter than usual, it wasn't just your imagination.

U.S. sanctions oil smuggling network linked to Iran's Quds Force

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U.S. sanctions oil smuggling network linked to Iran's Quds Force

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The United States has levied sanctions on an international oil smuggling network it says supports the Quds Force, a military unit in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard, the Treasury Department announced Friday.

Taliban overtake 3 more major cities in Afghanistan in push toward Kabul

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Taliban overtake 3 more major cities in Afghanistan in push toward Kabul

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A lightning offensive by the Taliban in Afghanistan seized control of three major cities on Friday -- including Kandahar, the nation's second-largest, authorities said.

26 crew, 1 passenger aboard Carnival Vista test positive for COVID-19

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26 crew, 1 passenger aboard Carnival Vista test positive for COVID-19

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Carnival Vista reported that of its 2,895 guests and 1,441 crew, 27 crew members and 1 passenger tested positive for COVID-19 while entering Belize this week.

3-year-old girl among 5 killed by gunman in Britain, police say

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3-year-old girl among 5 killed by gunman in Britain, police say

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Authorities said Friday a 22-year-old man was the gunman who went on a rare shooting rampage in southwestern Britain that killed five people -- including a 3-year-old girl.

Samsung head Lee Jae-yong released from prison on parole

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Samsung head Lee Jae-yong released from prison on parole

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Lee Jae-yong, the de facto leader of South Korean electronics giant Samsung, was released from prison on parole Friday after serving around 18 months of a 30-month sentence for embezzlement and bribery.

Alibaba vows tougher zero-tolerance policy after sex assault investigation

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Alibaba vows tougher zero-tolerance policy after sex assault investigation

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Chinese retailer Alibaba, one of the world's largest companies, has announced a strengthened zero-tolerance policy for sexual assaults and harassment after it fired a manager who was accused by a female employee.

UPI News Quiz: 'Field of Dreams,' Lionel Messi, 'Jeopardy!'

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UPI News Quiz: 'Field of Dreams,' Lionel Messi, 'Jeopardy!'

The first ever 'Field of Dreams' game, a new deal for soccer star Lionel Messi, new hosts for "Jeopardy!" ... how closely did you follow the headlines this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for Aug. 13, 2021.

South Korea prepared to call on Pope Francis to visit North, defector says

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South Korea prepared to call on Pope Francis to visit North, defector says

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- South Korea could try to persuade Pope Francis to visit North Korea, according to a former North Korean diplomat.

Mass shooting in Britain leaves at least 6 dead

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Mass shooting in Britain leaves at least 6 dead

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A mass shooting in southwest England on Thursday left at least six people dead and others injured, local police announced.

Human Rights Watch accuses Hamas of war crimes

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Human Rights Watch accuses Hamas of war crimes

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Rockets launched by Hamas into Israel earlier this year killed and injured civilians in Israel and Gaza, Human Rights Watch said Thursday, accusing the militant group of war crimes.

Biden orders deployment of 3,000 troops to Afghanistan amid U.S. exit

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Biden orders deployment of 3,000 troops to Afghanistan amid U.S. exit

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered the deployment of 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, U.S. military officials announced.

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