White House is no longer calling potential Russian invasion of Ukraine 'imminent'

The White House says it's no longer describing a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine as "imminent," suggesting the word sent an unintended message.
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Congolese man beaten to death in Brazil over unpaid wages, family say

Brazilian authorities have shut down a beachside kiosk in Rio de Janeiro after a 23-year-old Congolese migrant was beaten to death, Rio de Janeiro's Civil Police said Wednesday.
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Cyclone Batsirai bears down on Madagascar, weeks after deadly floods

Still reeling from the death and devastation Tropical Cyclone Ana inflicted just last week, Madagascar is bracing for another dangerous cyclone to impact the country.
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As relations deteriorate with the West, Putin and Xi are getting closer

• US officials prepare for potential Russian cyberattacks as Ukraine standoff continues • Russian troops are massed 20 miles away, but these Ukrainian troops aren't alarmed
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At least 22 dead in Ecuador landslide

At least 22 people have died after heavy rainfall triggered a landslide on Monday in Quito, Ecuador, authorities said.
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West African bloc ECOWAS says coup attempt underway in Guinea-Bissau

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for peace in Guinea-Bissau, as gunfire was heard around the government palace in the capital Bissau on Tuesday, triggering concerns of a coup.
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Minnie Mouse has a new look

For the first time in her nearly century-long life, Minnie Mouse will add a pantsuit to her wardrobe. And it won't be just any old pair of tailored slacks, but an iconic silhouette from British fashion designer Stella McCartney.
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