Russia says captured key town in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW - Russia said Monday its forces had captured the "important logistics hub" of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine in what would be a key advance after months of steady gains in the area.

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The calf was born in late December. Observing researchers noted unusual unspecified behaviors by mother and calf that led them to worry for the young whale's health.

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One aspect of vegan diet is linked to depression, study suggests

Vegans could be more likely to be depressed because they drink plant-based milk, a study suggests.

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Italian prisons told to make ‘love rooms& for prisoners to have sex

Italian prisons should create &love rooms& so inmates can have sex with their wives or partners, say rights activists.

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‘This is not the Liri we know& & mother of hostage in Hamas video says daughter is ‘unrecognisable&

The family of an Israeli hostage who was filmed in a new proof-of-life video by Hamas is &unrecognisable&, despite the group&s apparent efforts to improve her appearance, according to her family.

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