Haiti struggles to 'build back better' two years after earthquake

 Two years after a devastating earthquake in Haiti – an event some have dubbed the most complex humanitarian crisis of modern times – fresh signs of progress are offering hope.

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Haiti struggles to 'build back better' two years after earthquake

U.S. consumer group flags 10 most dangerous toys (Reuters)

Reuters – A Power Rangers “samurai mega blade” and a Godzilla figure with dagger-like attachments are some of the most dangerous toys lurking in stores this holiday season, according to a consumer watchdog group.

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Feared criminal takes short walk to freedom (Reuters)

Reuters – One of South Africa’s most wanted criminals appears to have made one of the most mundane of escapes when he slipped from police custody by walking out of a Pretoria court door along with the public.

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Americans rated most hilarious in global poll (Reuters)

Reuters – The Germans have been voted the world’s “least funny nationality” in a global poll, which names Americans the funniest overall and the Spanish the most amusing Europeans, ahead of the Italians and French.

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Texas town most affluent U.S. neighborhood (Reuters)

Reuters – A Dallas suburb home to teen pop group Jonas Brothers and the Texas Rangers baseball team owner Chuck Greenberg is the most affluent neighborhood in the United States, according to Forbes.com.

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"Science sense" list trashes celebrity health tips (Reuters)

Reuters – Science campaigners laid bare some of the most dubious celebrity-endorsed health tips on Wednesday, rubbishing ideas such as reabsorbing sperm and wearing silicone bracelets to boost energy.

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