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Joel Charny, who worked in humanitarian aid for 40 years, speaks candidly about how humanitarianism has changed — and why people shouldn't treat aid workers as if they wear haloes.

Fierce competition to get children into the top schools has spawned an aggressive parenting culture, named for a traditional medicine treatment in which chicken blood is injected to stimulate energy.

The dramatic developments Sunday bore all the hallmarks of a West African coup d'etat. After seizing the airwaves, a group of mutinous soldiers vowed to restore democracy to Guinea.

"In these tumultuous moments, in which Afghans are seeking refuge ... I pray so that many countries welcome and protect all those seeking a new life," Francis said from St. Peter's Square on Sunday.

Scenes of violence in Afghanistan triggered painful memories for Hossein Mahrammi and his family. He says starting a new life in the U.S. wasn't easy but they've embraced the culture and customs here.

School is scheduled to begin Monday, but with hundreds of schools damaged or destroyed Haitian officials are considering a postponement.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, an assessment of the health of tens of thousands of species, Komodo dragons went from "vulnerable" to "endangered."

The South Korean actor's agency said the name of the film would be announced later, but reports have speculated that it is The Marvels, an upcoming sequel to the 2019 hit Captain Marvel.

Belgian athlete Peter Genyn says his wheelchair was damaged in an act of "pure sabotage." A team raced to fix it in time for the final, where Genyn won gold.

A government agency protects 1,500 journalists and human rights activists, but it is strapped for resources and its record is mixed.