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Ukraine Conflict Casts Shadow on Russia as It Enters 2023

Putin, in a nine-minute video shown on TV during the final minutes of 2022, denounced the West for its aggression.

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Pope Francis Grateful for ‘Noble’ Benedict and His Prayers

Starting on Monday morning, the faithful will be able to file by his body in St. Peter's Basilica,

2 years ago

Pope Francis to Lead Unique Funeral For Ex-pope Benedict

The body of the German pope, whose birth name was Joseph Ratzinger, will stay at the monastery until early on…

2 years ago

Former Pope Benedict XVI Dies at 95

He led the Catholic Church for less than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign…

2 years ago

China Must Share Data on Covid Impact, Says WHO

Many of China's strict restrictions have been lifted over the last few weeks, but cases have soared.

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Andrew Tate Detained in Romania over Rape and Human Trafficking Case

He his house raided in the capital, Bucharest.

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Aung San Suu Kyi Jailed for a Further Seven Years

The UN Security Council called for her release last week.

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More Countries Impose Covid Tests on Travellers From China

Spain, South Korea and Israel on Friday became the latest countries to impose mandatory coronavirus tests on visitors from China.

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Putin Tells Xi He Wants to Ramp Up Military Cooperation

The two leaders called each other "friends" as they both expressed interest in closer ties.

2 years ago

Ousted Myanmar Leader Suu Kyi Jailed for Total of 33 Years

A prisoner of the military since a coup last year, Suu Kyi, 77, has been convicted on every charge levelled…

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