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Meet Stephanie Keys—the first woman to run 100 miles in Antarctica

Stephanie Keys made history as the first woman to complete the 100-mile race in Antarctica.

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Antidepressant escitalopram more effective at preventing relapse, analysis finds

Three pills came top and outperformed Prozac for preventing relapse in a large number of patients.

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In El Hierro, Spain, the arrival of 8,000 migrants worries residents

In recent weeks, the Canary island of El Hierro has seen an increased influx of canoes, and the reception of migrants is pushing the health system to the brink of collapse.

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Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says

The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.

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Israel's new parliament sworn in as leaders compete to form government

Benjamin Netanyahu's main political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, has first chance to build a new government and oust the prime minister.

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"I have no news about my money": the millions of Paraguayans affected by the Ueno Bank crisis who demand the return of their savings

Authorities say they have already returned their savings to many of Ueno Bank's customers, but large amounts remain to be repaid.

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From the resignation of the Secretary to the "silence" of the Parliament, the logic of political accountability and stability maintenance after the Wang Fook Court fire

BBC Chinese interviewed a number of political analysts to unravel the stability-maintaining governance logic behind this aftermath operation and its deep connection with the upcoming Election Committee and Chief Executive elections.

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Anti-terrorism case at base used by British US military: Washington says three Iranian associates planned it

The Justice Department said the men were involved in a series of conspiracies, including a major incident near a British air base used by the U.S. military.

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How having imaginary friends helps us in real life: 'We were inseparable'

From invisible ballerinas to talking milk cartons, imaginary friends can bring benefits into adulthood and help face difficult everyday situations, according to studies.

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How French drug gangs recruit children for contract killings

The BBC has managed to penetrate the dangerous underworld of Marseille, where young people are held against their will, abused and exploited.

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