The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning in the Vatican and signals the start of a millennia-old process of…
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Pope Francis, the first Latin-American pontiff, renowned for his outspoken advocacy for the poor and insistence on a more welcoming Catholic Church, has…
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Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party is shutting down as Beijing leaves no room for dissent
by adminHong Kong’s oldest and largest pro-democracy political party is moving to disband as Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on the city leaves even moderate opposition…
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue the war in Gaza in the face of growing opposition to Israel’s ongoing military campaign.…
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The timing, the brevity, the sudden, unilateral nature of it all. If Ukraine’s allies needed proof of Moscow’s wild cynicism when it comes…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a brief Easter ceasefire in his war with Ukraine, saying “all hostilities” will pause for a two-day period.…
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Death toll from a boat capsizing in Congo earlier this week rises to 148, officials say
by adminThe death toll from a boat fire and capsizing in Congo earlier this week rose to 148 with more than 100 people still…
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Pope gives Easter blessing in highest-profile appearance yet after briefly meeting Vance
by adminPope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of delighted crowds in…
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Russia creating ‘general impression’ of ceasefire while continuing to shell, Zelensky says
by adminUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of creating a “general impression” of a ceasefire while continuing to pummel parts of the front line,…
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Canada votes in federal elections under shadow of Trump threats. Here’s what you need to know
by adminCanada is heading into federal elections, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is vying for a chance to continue leading the country, as tensions…