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Russian jets of newer generation increase 'dominance,' Ukrainian official says
Ukrainian officials said Russia has replaced ageing jets with updated Su-35s.
March 27, 20234 bankers convicted over Swiss account of longtime Putin pal
Four former bankers with the Swiss affiliate of a key Russian bank have been found guilty of failing to properly check accounts opened in the name of a Russian cellist with longtime ties to President Vladimir Putin
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Protests have erupted all across Israel.
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Who is Pope Francis?
The first Pontiff from Latin America is known for his humility and is the first to take the name Francis in honor of Francis of Assisi
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Egypt raises interest rates to curb surging inflation
Egypt's Central Bank says it has raised interest rates as the embattled Middle Eastern country continues to battle surging inflation and a depreciating currency
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US nonprofit helps wounded Ukrainian soldiers get prosthetic legs
With over 200 on their waiting list, Kind Deeds continues to expand.
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Cyprus relocates 76 Afghan, Syrian asylum-seekers to France
Cyprus’ Interior Ministry says 76 Afghans and Syrians seeking international protection have been relocated to France
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Pope Francis showing marked improvements following bronchitis infection, Vatican says
Pulmonary physician Len Horovitz breaks down what this means for the pope's health going forward.
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Vatican: Doctors report 'marked improvement' in Pope Francis following intravenous antibiotics for bronchitis infection
Vatican: Doctors report 'marked improvement' in Pope Francis following intravenous antibiotics for bronchitis infection
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Belarus detains Russian dad convicted in antiwar art case
Authorities in Belarus say they have detained a fugitive single father who escaped house arrest in Russia shortly before he was convicted of discrediting the army and sentenced to prison following his daughter’s antiwar sketch at school
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US Mideast envoy hopeful Saudi-Iran détente will help region
A U.S. diplomat says the Biden administration is hopeful warming ties between Tehran and Riyadh will help deescalate conflicts and crises across the Middle East
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1 year ago, scenes of horror emerged from Ukraine's Bucha
The cratered roads have been repaved and the damaged houses are gradually being repaired. But the scenes that emerged from this town near Kyiv a year ago, after it was retaken from Russian forces, have indelibly linked its name to the savagery of war.
On the northwestern fringes of the Ukrainian capital, Bucha had been occupied by Russian troops for about a month, taken as they swept toward Kyiv at the start of the invasion of Ukraine that began in late February 2022. When they withdrew, they left behind scenes of horror.
Bodies of civilians lay where they had fallen, beside their bicycles, in their cars, on the sides of roads, in yards, buildings and homes.
“They were bodies of people in civilian clothing — women, old men, younger men” scattered in the streets, said Associated Press photographer Vadim Ghirda, one of the first journalists to enter Bucha right after the Russian withdrawal.
Many appeared to not have been dead for very long, looking almost as if they were sleeping,...
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Dior transforms Mumbai's Gateway of India into fashion ramp
In a glittering splash of luxury fashion, Dior transformed Mumbai’s grand, historic Gateway of India monument into a runway laden with celebrity, beauty and craftsmanship
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Greek defense minister to visit Turkey as tension wanes
Greece’s defense minister has announced he will travel to neighboring Turkey next week as part of an effort to ease tension between the two NATO members which have long-standing and often volatile disputes
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Veteran actress' surrogate baby stirs controversy in Spain
Spain’s ruling Socialist party says it will study toughening legislation covering surrogate pregnancies following the revelation that a 68-year-old Spanish television celebrity used a surrogate mother in Miami to have a baby
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Lawyer: Mexican official ordered migrants not to be released
A complaint filed by a lawyer representing people connected to a fire that killed 39 migrants in a Mexican detention facility says the top Mexican immigration official in the state allegedly was informed by phone when the fire broke out but ordered tha...
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Senegal's top opposition leader found guilty of libel
A court in Senegal's capital, sentenced the country's top opposition leader to a two-month suspended sentence after he was convicted of libel
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Pope 'progressively improving' after being hospitalized for respiratory infection
The 86-year-old Pope posted on Twitter thanking people for their prayers and messages.
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American journalist detained in Russia pleads not guilty to espionage charges
Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, was arrested for allegedly collecting state secrets for the United States.
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ABC News Live: American journalist pleads not guilty to Russian espionage charges
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Drug dealer found guilty of killing 9-year-old girl in UK
A drug dealer has been convicted of killing a 9-year-old girl in the English city of Liverpool when he fired at a man who was trying to push his way into her house to escape the gunman
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Macron unveils plan to save water amid climate change toll
French President Emmanuel Macron has launched a broad plan to ensure that France has sovereignty over its water resources
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Canada mass shooting inquiry identifies many police failings
A public inquiry has found widespread failures in how Canada’s federal police force responded to the country’s worst mass shooting
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Canada inquiry finds widespread failures in how federal police responded to country's worst mass shooting.
Canada inquiry finds widespread failures in how federal police responded to country's worst mass shooting.
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Ex-priest acquitted of assaulting girl at Canadian school
A Canadian judge has acquitted a now-retired 93-year-old priest of assault after a student at one of Canada’s notorious residential schools accused him of forcing himself on her more than 50 years ago
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Israeli author: Netanyahu legacy imperiled by judicial plan
The Israeli historian, philosopher and best-selling author Yuval Noah Harari says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may go down in history as the man who destroyed Israel
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American Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia for alleged espionage
The Wall Street Journal has said it “stands in solidarity with Evan and his family” and that it denies any allegations of spying from Russia’s FSB intelligence agency.
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Vatican: Pope Francis has progressively improved after being hospitalized
The 86-year-old pontiff was taken to the hospital for tests after having difficulty breathing and is expected to spend several days there for treatment.
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Top UN court rejects Tehran’s bid to free up some $2 billion in Iranian central bank assets frozen in the United States
Top UN court rejects Tehran’s bid to free up some $2 billion in Iranian central bank assets frozen in the United States
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Camila Cabello celebrates grandmother's novel and strength
Camila Cabello credits the strong women in her life for her success as an artist and a person, so it was important to her to celebrate her grandmother’s milestone — the publication of a novel
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Pakistan ups security as 11 killed in Ramadan food stampedes
Pakistan says 11 people have been killed in stampedes at free wheat distribution centers for the poor across the country since the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan last week
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Myanmar resistance says military bombing kills 8 civilians
Ethnic rebels and independent media in Myanmar say air strikes by Myanmar’s military on a village in the country’s northwest have killed at least eight civilians, including two children
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Germany criticizes Russian role in French nuclear fuel plant
German officials have criticized plans by French firm Framatome to produce nuclear fuel in a joint venture with Russia’s Rosatom at a facility in western Germany
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Prince Harry back in court for phone hacking hearing finale
A London judge says he will rule as soon as possible on whether to throw out or limit a phone hacking lawsuit brought by Prince Harry, Elton John and other well-known figures against a British tabloid publisher
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France rules against extradition of Ukrainian billionaire
A French court of appeal has ruled not to extradite to Ukraine the Ukrainian billionaire businessman Kostyantin Zhevago, who was temporarily detained in France in December
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Trinidad wins $100 million verdict in key corruption lawsuit
The government of Trinidad and Tobago has won a multimillion-dollar verdict in a sprawling corruption lawsuit that began nearly 20 years ago and involves former high-ranking officials
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2 West Bank settlers charged in axe attack on Palestinians
Israel's Shin Bet security agency says two Jewish settlers have been charged with terrorism for an axe attack on a Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank
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Covering over well at Indian temple collapses, killing 11
A structure built over an old temple well in India has collapsed as a large crowd of Hindu devotees prayed at a festival, killing at least 11 people
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Anti-torture body decries use of violence, dogs on migrants
Europe’s anti-torture monitor says authorities in some countries are using violence, dogs and the humiliation of stripping migrants to drive them back across borders
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Bahrain sentences 3 for questioning Islamic teachings
Prosecutors in the Arab Gulf nation of Bahrain have handed down yearlong prison sentences to three people for debating Islamic theology in a series of blog posts and online videos
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Russian media say court in Moscow orders WSJ journalist to remain behind bars pending investigation on spying charges
Russian media say court in Moscow orders WSJ journalist to remain behind bars pending investigation on spying charges
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University bus crashes in Kenya, killing 14 people
Fourteen people, including students, have died after a university bus collided with a passenger vehicle in Kenya, west of the capital
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Lebanon abruptly nixes plan for $122M airport 'Terminal 2'
Lebanon’s caretaker transportation minister says the contract for a new terminal at the country's main airport is cancelled, following an uproar over the lack of public bidding for the $122 million project
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Blinken compares Bosnia Serb leader to Putin
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has compared the policies of separatist leader of the Serbs in Bosnia to those of Russian President Vladimir Putin
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NATO, US forces join Romania-led Black Sea military drills
Romania’s navy is leading multinational military drills in the Black Sea region
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Police shooting of Black man referred to UK prosecutors
Britain’s police watchdog has asked prosecutors to decide whether to charge a police officer over the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man in London
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Kenya opposition in fresh protests amid government warning
Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga has led thousands of protesters in a third round of anti-government demonstrations as the interior ministry in charge of police has warned that no more violent protests will be tolerated
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LGBTQ summit calls on Japan to enact anti-discrimination law
Japanese LGBTQ activists and supporters have held an inaugural Pride 7 Summit in Tokyo, where they called on Group of Seven governments to promote and strengthen support and legal protections for LGBTQ people and urged Japan’s government to enact an an...
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Pope Francis has 'progressively improved' at hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis had reportedly been complaining of breathing difficulties.
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EU chief urges caution in tech trade with China
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union must be prepared to develop measures to protect trade and investment that China might exploit for its own security and military purposes
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In Germany, Charles III makes organic 'king cheese'
King Charles III has visited an organic farm in the German countryside
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Vatican says pope has 'progressively improved' after being hospitalized with a respiratory infection
Vatican says pope has 'progressively improved' after being hospitalized with a respiratory infection
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