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We’re orphans now, say Gaza Catholics the Pope called daily
Yolande KnellBBC Middle East CorrespondentGetty ImagesPope Francis visited the Holy Land in 2014. A defining image of his trip came at an unscheduled stop off in Bethlehem when he prayed for peace by the graffitied wall that forms part...
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Large explosion at Russian ammunition depot east of Moscow
An explosion has taken place at a Russian ammunition depot east of Moscow, military authorities and local media are reporting.The blast in an ammunition warehouse took place at a defence facility in the western Vladimir region on Tuesday. The...
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Brazil Supreme Court reviews charges against key Bolsonaro allies in coup proceedings
SAO PAULO (AP) — A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court justices started proceedings on Tuesday morning to determine whether federal officers, retired military officers and an aide of former President Jair Bolsonaro will also stand trial for allegedly attempting...
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Shanghai Electric, Masdar and Mawarid Group join forces for clean energy
Shanghai Electric has formalised agreements with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Oman's Mawarid Group for major renewable energy projects across both Middle Eastern nations. The partnerships will focus on advancing clean...
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BASF exits Xinjiang ventures after Uyghur abuse reports
German chemicals giant BASF said Tuesday it had exited two joint ventures in China's Xinjiang region after its local partner was alleged to have participated in rights abuses against the local Uyghur minority.BASF said in a statement it had...
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Pope Francis’ funeral date announced by Vatican as first images of his body released
Pope Francis' funeral has been scheduled for 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. eastern) on Saturday at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican announced Tuesday, following a meeting of the College of Cardinals at the...
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Who will be the next Pope? The top candidates in an unpredictable contest
Aleem MaqboolBBC Religion EditorGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world's 1.4 billion baptised Roman Catholics.It also promises to be a highly unpredictable and open process...
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At least five killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Kashmir
At least five people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists visiting a popular beauty spot in Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities have told the BBC.The attack took place in Pahalgam, a picturesque town in the...
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Indian court issues notice to Zomato and CCI in antitrust probe
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to food delivery giant Zomato and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) amid an ongoing antitrust investigation. The notices were prompted by a plea from the National Restaurant Association...