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The funeral of the pope is underway in Vatican City, where throngs of mourners have gathered to give a final send-off to Francis, who will be remembered…
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Indian military says Pakistani troops fired along border in disputed Kashmir overnight
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Pakistani soldiers fired at Indian posts along the highly militarized frontier in disputed Kashmir for a second consecutive night, the Indian military said Saturday, as tensions…
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Trump pays respects to a pope who publicly disagreed with him for years
ROME (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday was among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending the funeral of Pope Francis, where he paid his respects to the Roman Catholic leader…
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Pope Francis’s funeral presents chance for ‘brush-by’ diplomacy
ReutersWorld leaders may be gathering on Saturday to pay their respects to a fellow statesman whose church has more members than their states have citizens.
But they may also use the Pope’s funeral as a rare and unexpected opportunity to conduct a…
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Trump’s attacks on media test US press freedom rules – DW – 04/26/2025
On April 22, courts ruled in favor of the US-based broadcaster Voice of America’s lawsuit against the White House, in a rebuke to President Donald Trump’s targeting of the free press.
From gutting Voice of America (VOA), to barring the…
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As Tensions Rise With Pakistan, a Moment of Truth for India’s Military
The last time the perpetual tensions between India and Pakistan escalated into a face-off, Indian officials were forced to confront an uncomfortable reality: The country’s huge military was bloated, antiquated and underprepared for imminent…
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Pope Francis’s funeral live: World leaders and royalty to join thousands of mourners for service
A hushed Rome reckons with Pope’s deathpublished at 05:23 British Summer Time
Laura Gozzi
Reporting from Rome
Image source, Getty ImagesThe seat at the Vatican had been vacant for two days when a group of grey-clad nuns stood on St Peter’s…
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What’s at Stake in the Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks
A third round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear activities was planned for Saturday, raising hopes for a new accord that could avert another conflict in the Middle East.
“I think we’re going to make a deal…
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