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School closures and travel delays as Arctic air brings snow and sleet to parts of the UK

School closures and travel delays as Arctic air brings snow and sleet to parts of the UK

LONDON (AP) — Dozens of schools closed and road and train travel ground to a halt in many parts of the U.K. on Tuesday as a cold snap brought snow, ice and sleet across the country.
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Pakistani police arrest a man accused of insulting the Quran and save him from being lynched by mob

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Police arrested a man accused of insulting Islam's holy book, the Quran, in deeply conservative northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday after being alerted that a mob wanted to lynch him, police said.
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Thousands of UK farmers descend on Parliament to protest a tax they say will ruin family farms

Thousands of UK farmers descend on Parliament to protest a tax they say will ruin family farms

LONDON (AP) — With banners, bullhorns, toy tractors and an angry message, thousands of British farmers descended on Parliament on Tuesday to protest a tax hike they say will deal a “hammer blow” to struggling family farms. U.K.
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England and Man City forward Lauren Hemp to miss US friendly after knee surgery

LONDON (AP) — England forward Lauren Hemp has had knee surgery, her Manchester City club said on Tuesday, and will miss facing the United States at Wembley Stadium.
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Russia says Ukraine fired 6 US-made ATACMs at the Bryansk region

Russia says Ukraine fired 6 US-made ATACMs at the Bryansk region

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday that Ukraine fired six U.S.-made ATACMs missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region. In a statement carried by Russian news agencies, the ministry said the military shot down five of them and damaged one more.
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Walmart's promise of low prices prove to be a powerful draw in the third quarter

Walmart's promise of low prices prove to be a powerful draw in the third quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart ratcheted up sales and profits again in the third quarter with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for shoppers seeking to cut spending where they could.
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Walmart's promise of low prices prove to be a powerful draw in the third quarter

Walmart's promise of low prices prove to be a powerful draw in the third quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart ratcheted up sales and profits again in the third quarter with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for shoppers seeking to cut spending where they could.
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Bayern midfielder Palhinha faces weeks out after injury while with Portugal

Bayern midfielder Palhinha faces weeks out after injury while with Portugal

MUNICH (AP) — João Palhinha's year could be over early after the Bayern Munich midfielder was injured on Portugal duty.
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The World Food Prize Foundation announces changes to expand international reach

The World Food Prize Foundation announces changes to expand international reach

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa-based group that strives to alleviate world hunger and awards an annual prize honoring individuals for their efforts to improve food availability , on Tuesday announced a leadership change as the group works to expand
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The World Food Prize Foundation announces changes to expand international reach

The World Food Prize Foundation announces changes to expand international reach

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa-based group that strives to alleviate world hunger and awards an annual prize honoring individuals for their efforts to improve food availability , on Tuesday announced a leadership change as the group works to expand
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