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Pope Orders Probe of German Diocese Over Child Sex Abuse
The Pope has appointed two 'apostolic visitors' charged with establishing a 'comprehensive picture of the complex pastoral situation in the archdiocese', it said in a statement.
Four Die In Cali As Colombia Marks A Month Of Protests
Four people have died in Colombia's thirdlargest city Cali on Friday as tens of thousands of protesters marked a month of demonstrations across the country, while talks between the government and the national strike committee have stalled.
High Waves Wash Out Chicago Beaches As Lake Michigan Reopens
Beaches in Chicago were washed out by high waves Friday on the first day the city was to reopen Lake Michigan to swimming since summer 2019.
Lawyers: Biden In Office Makes 2020 Protest Suit Unnecessary
Lawsuits filed by protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House before a photo op by former President Donald Trump should be dismissed because the new administration is not likely to repeat the events of last June, lawyers argued...
Memorial Day: Expect Crowded Airports, Packed Florida Hotels
Expect crowded airports and busy hotels, and tough luck finding an inexpensive rental car if you're traveling to Florida for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. But if you need a lastminute COVID19 shot, Miami International Airport is the place to be.
India, 13 Other Countries Abstain from UNHRC Resolution on Gaza Violence, Majority Vote in Favour
Besides India, 13 other members, including France, Italy, Nepal and Japan, abstained.
Florida Sued Over Law To Ban Social Media Content Blocking
Two groups representing online companies sued Florida on Thursday over a new law that seeks to punish large social media businesses like Facebook and Twitter if they remove content or ban politicians.
Tensions Rise In Baghdad After Arrest Of Militia Commander
Tensions mounted in Iraq's capital on Wednesday after the arrest of a militia commander on terrorism charges, prompting a dangerous showdown by the detainee's paramilitary supporters and the Iraqi government.
Florida Governor Signs Bill For Seminole Sports Betting Deal
The Seminole Tribe would be able to operate sports betting and add roulette and craps to its casinos and Florida would potentially receive $20 billion over the next 30 years, under legislation signed by the governor Tuesday.
Britain's Competition Watchdog Probes Mega AstraZeneca Deal for US Biotech Firm
In a brief statement, the Competition and Markets Authority said it was looking at whether the deal would "result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services".
Israel PM Vows 'Very Powerful' Response if Hamas Breaks Ceasefire
"If Hamas breaks the calm and attacks Israel, our response will be very powerful," the Israeli premier said
Russian To Be Deported After Failed Tesla Ransomware Plot
A Russian man was sentenced Monday to what amounted to time already served and will be deported after pleading guilty to trying to pay a Tesla employee $500,000 to install computer malware at the companys Nevada electric battery plant in a bid to steal co...
At least 115,000 Health Workers Have Died from Covid-19, Says WHO chief
Many have themselves become infected, and while reporting is scan, WHO Chief said
A Truce Halted Bloodshed, But Frustration of Young Palestinians is Stronger Than Ever
Despite the truce, the underlying issues that spurred Palestinians into the streets in the first place haven't gone away.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Holds, UN to Launch Gaza Aid Appeal
Egyptian mediators have been shuttling between Israel and the Gaza Strip to try to sustain the ceasefire.
Swimming-Italian Teen Pilato Sets 50m Breaststroke World Record
Italian 16yearold Benedetta Pilato broke the women's 50 metre breaststroke world record at the European swimming championships in Budapest with a time of 29.30 seconds in Saturday's semifinals.