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Around 61 percent of Americans in the YouGov survey said it is either “[v]ery likely” or “[somewhat likely” that another world war will happen in the next five to 10 years. About 18 percent in the same survey said that they are “[n]ot sure” about the likelihood of another World war. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) said last month that recent comments by former President Trump about NATO were setting the stage for another World War.
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1 year ago Read more at YourErie

The WORLD BANK will publish more of its proprietary data, including on debt defaults, starting next week as part of a push to attract more private sector investment to developing countries. Banga said the World Bank Group mobilized $41 billion of private capital for emerging markets and raised another $42 billion from the private sector for bond issuance last year. But the bank is taking action on a number of fronts to overcome barriers holding back private sector investments to developing economies.
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Ilia Malinin, 19, scored a world-record 227.79 in the free program while skating to the “Succession” soundtrack. It brought his total to 333.76 -- more than 20 points than the rest of the field. The 19-year-old dropped to the ice in disbelief after presenting his sheer athletics.
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1 year ago Read more at ESPN

Dakota Thunder, the world’s largest buffalo, is turning retirement age this year at 65 years old. He was built in 1959 right around the time the interstate was being finished. The Jamestown Tourism Department says he brings in around 130,000 visitors yearly while boosting the economy.
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1 year ago Read more at KFYR

World Bank Group generated $42 billion in private funding for bond issuance last year. Both amounts are expected to be surpassed this year, World Bank president Ajay Banga said. This move is part of an effort to increase private sector investment in developing nations.
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1 year ago Read more at Firstpost

BULLSEYE World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts is BACK - with action in Blackpool starting this afternoon. Eight legends will compete over the weekend as they battle for the £10,000 jackpot on the seaside. And 16-time world champion Phil Taylor has crashed out against Martin Adams.
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1 year ago Read more at The Sun

Kim Jong Un sent a message of sympathy to Vladimir Putin over the massacre at Crocus City Hall. Mr Kim "expressed deep condolences and sympathy' to the Russian people, victims and their families.
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1 year ago Read more at Sky News

Ilia Malinin landed his famous quadruple axel on his way to the figure skating world championship. After finishing what might have been his finest free skate, the 19-year-old fell on his back on the Bell Centre ice and appeared to cry. Later, as his winning score of 333.76 was read, he covered his mouth and fell onto the lap of his coach and father, Roman Skorniakov. The American ice dance team of Madison Chock and Evan B
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1 year ago Read more at The Washington Post

A £4 million funding boost from the UK for the TB REACH programme will help test new approaches to increase the number of people diagnosed and treated for the disease in low- and middle-income countries. This support will: Provide health services to 500,000 people Detect cases of TB in 37,000 people Save more than 15,000 lives Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell said: TB is a devastating yet eminently preventable disease.
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1 year ago Read more at GOV.UK

World Rugby’s mandate spreads across the planet, yes, yet you can’t help but compare this glacial progress with the NRL. From this week, the only changes that will apply in world rugby are: refs will call “use it” faster at rucks and mauls; hookers are expected to use a “brake foot” to stabilise the scrum; and strict enforcement to keep “water carriers” from continually entering the field of play. The changes being mooted occur in five
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1 year ago Read more at New Zealand Herald