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A strong earthquake hits Umbria; US-Turkey relations; No homework decision

There has been an earthquake in central Italy. The mayor of Amatrice says at least half the town has disappeared. The US Vice President, Joe Biden, is in Turkey at a time of increased tension between the two countries. A teacher in the US has banned homework for her seven-year-old pupils. Her decision has gone viral.

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