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Ecuador govt, protesters agree deal to end deadly unrest
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Ecuador govt, protesters agree deal to end deadly unrest

Ecuador’s president and indigenous leaders reached an agreement Sunday to end nearly two weeks of violent protests against austerity measures…
Ecuador protest talks set for Sunday as capital locks down
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Ecuador protest talks set for Sunday as capital locks down

A first meeting between Ecuador’s president and indigenous leaders will take place on Sunday, the United Nations said, after Lenin…
Pope blames Amazon fires on destructive ‘interests’
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Pope blames Amazon fires on destructive ‘interests’

Pope Francis opened a synod Sunday to champion the Amazon’s poverty-stricken and isolated indigenous communities by condemning the destructive “interests”…
Vatican to shine light on Amazon’s indigenous communities
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Vatican to shine light on Amazon’s indigenous communities

Pope Francis will gather Catholic bishops at the Vatican Sunday to champion the isolated and poverty-struck indigenous communities of the…
‘Fleabag’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ claim top Emmy prizes on night of old and new
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‘Fleabag’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ claim top Emmy prizes on night of old and new

(CNN) – “Game of Thrones” capped its epic run with its fourth Emmy as best drama series, entering exclusive company…
From the streets to the summit: young climate leaders mobilize at UN
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From the streets to the summit: young climate leaders mobilize at UN

A day after youth-led global climate strikes, several hundred young activists including Greta Thunberg gathered for a climate summit at…
‘Millions’ protest in youth-led global climate strike
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‘Millions’ protest in youth-led global climate strike

Masses of children skipped school to join a global strike against climate change that teen activist Greta Thunberg said was…
Amazon pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040
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Amazon pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040

Amazon chief Jeff Bezos pledged Thursday to make the US technology and retail giant carbon neutral by 2040 and encourage…
Disapproval of Bolsonaro presidency jumps after Amazon crisis: poll
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Disapproval of Bolsonaro presidency jumps after Amazon crisis: poll

The Datafolha polling institute found that 29 percent say that Bolsonaro is doing a “great or good” job, down from…
Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage
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Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage

PORTO VELHO, Brazil (AP) — Lingering smoke in the Amazon is reportedly causing increased respiratory problems — particularly among children…
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