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Pope says sex abuse is ‘demonic’ as he weighs in on new scandal in French church
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis called sexual abuse “demonic” on Friday as he weighed in on the latest sex assault revelations…
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'Tell everyone I'm home': Ukrainian prisoners rejoice at rare swap
Tetyana Bugay burst into tears as she called her sister to announce she had finally returned to Ukraine after spending over two and a half…
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Germany to welcome 250,000 Kenyans in labour deal
Germany has agreed to open the doors to 250,000 skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers in a controlled and targeted labour migration…
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Ex-European lawmaker and wife charged with influence peddling and corruption in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prosecutors in southern Poland have charged a former European Parliament lawmaker and his wife with corruption and…
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South Africa's coalition threatened by new education law
The durability of South Africa’s uneasy governing coalition is set to be tested as President Cyril Ramaphosa signs new education measures…
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South Africa ex-minister Pravin Gordhan dies at 75
South Africa's former Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, has died at the age of 75, his family said. The anti-apartheid struggle veteran…
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Old video of Pakistan rally for Imran Khan recirculates after supporters demand his release
Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's former leader Imran Khan defied roadblocks to gather in a suburb of the capital Islamabad in…
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Unauthorized migration into the EU declined despite heated politics
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Unauthorized migration to European Union countries dropped significantly overall in the first eight months of this…
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Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over misinformation law
By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) -Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, on Friday called Australia's centre-left government…
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Musk brands Australia 'fascists' after move to fine tech giants
Tech mogul Elon Musk has likened the Australian government to "fascists", attacking proposed laws that would fine social media giants for…
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Senegal's president dissolves parliament to call a snap legislative election
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament on Thursday, paving the way…
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Conflict in South Africa's coalition government is 'not catastrophic,' says major party leader
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Conflict is likely among partners in South Africa's new coalition government but that won't be…
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NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg to lead Munich Security Conference
Outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is to become the next chairman of the Munich Security Conference, multiple sources…
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German state near Berlin bans Islamic Centre, citing Hamas ties
Brandenburg's Interior Minister Michael Stübgen (CDU) has banned an Islamic association outside of Berlin, saying it is associated with…
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The trial of lawyers who once represented late Kremlin foe Navalny gets underway in Russia
PETUSHKI, Russia (AP) — The trial of three lawyers who once represented late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny got underway in…
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Argentine Congress upholds Milei veto of pensions increase
Argentina's Congress on Wednesday upheld a veto by President Javier Milei of a bill to increase pensions, as protesters clashed with…
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Canadian envoy in Cyprus to draw on its experience accommodating needs of women migrants and minors
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Canada is drawing on Cyprus ' experience of accommodating the needs of women migrants and children and those…
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Critics say a South African education bill threatens the new unity government
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An education bill that would give South Africa's government more control over white minority language schools is a…
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German government presents plans for new gas power stations
Germany's Economy Ministry published plans on Wednesday on the construction and modernization of gas-fired power stations intended to back…
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German president thanks Egypt for mediating role in Gaza conflict
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier thanked Egypt for its role as mediator in the Gaza war during his visit to the country on…
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German opposition leader rejects further cross-party migration talks
Germany's conservative opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, on Wednesday flatly rejected offers from Chancellor Olaf Scholz for further…
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'Chaos' feared in planned Morocco power cable link
“This was our perfect paradise" said Tony Sloan of the home he and his wife built for their retirement. It looks out across a small,…
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The world repudiated fascism in World War II, but extremism returns to my country Germany
Sometimes, you can see clearer from afar. I find this especially to be true when it comes to observing the role your native country has on…
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Italy says Russia or China could gain influence in Western Balkans if EU dream fails
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Italy's foreign minister Tuesday voiced strong support for Western Balkan countries' European Union…