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Election of an American pope a “shock to many”
Cesar Baldelomar talks about the shock election of Pope Leo XIV from Chicago and its impact on the Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo XIV holds first Mass
Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, called his election a “cross” and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass.
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Can India and Pakistan avoid a fourth war over Kashmir?
India and Pakistan exchange deadly fire as tensions escalate over Kashmir.
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‘I will run right over you’: New FEMA head issues warning to Trump critics
Acting director David Richardson addressed FEMA after congressional testimony led to the removal of his predecessor.
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Who are the armed groups India accuses Pakistan of backing?
What we know about The Resistance Front, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Muhammad and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.
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Church must bring light to world’s ‘dark nights’: Pope Leo at first mass
The new head of the Catholic Church will be formally installed as pope at a mass on May 18, the Vatican says.
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Canadian unemployment rate hits six-month high amid US-imposed tariffs
Statistics Canada showed an unemployment rate of 6.9 percent, with most cuts in the manufacturing sector.
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‘Mindless’ damage: Two convicted of cutting down historic Sycamore Gap tree
In 2023, the pair cut down the almost 200-year-old tree on Hadrian's Wall in northern England.
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EU ministers back Ukrainian tribunal to try Russian officials
The tribunal will hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ministers to account for the invasion of Ukraine.
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Syria’s Druze divided as sectarian tensions linger after violence
Agreements to halt fighting ease tensions, but fear and mistrust linger among Druze in post-Assad Syria.
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Locals dispute Indian claim Muridke mosque was ‘terror training camp’
Residents of Muridke, Pakistan held Friday prayers at a bombed-out mosque that was targeted by the Indian military.
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New pope will lead like Francis, “right down the middle”
The brother of Pope Leo XIV explains why the world will be watching the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
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Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations as Russia holds Victory Day spectacle
Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.
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Slot hints at Real Madrid move for Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool exit looms
Liverpool manager Arne Slot drops biggest hint yet that Trent Alexander-Arnold will swap Anfield for Real Madrid.
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‘Slippery slope’: How will Pakistan strike India as tensions soar?
Pakistan says it will hit India at time and place it chooses. Experts say military bases could be the next targets.
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Night of intense bombardment sends people fleeing in Kashmir
People along India and Pakistan-controlled border evacuated to shelters amid ongoing hostilities in disputed territory.
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Who is Pope Leo XIV?
Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
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People flee homes following India-Pakistan attacks
People have been fleeing their homes in fear as fighting between Indian and Pakistani forces continues.
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Russian military parade marks 80 years since victory over Nazis
Putin praises Russian troops' courage in Ukraine during Red Square parade marking 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat.
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US foundation eyes takeover of Gaza aid
US-backed Gaza foundation proposal aimed to keep aid from Hamas, but critics slam bypass of UN, danger to Palestinians.
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