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One of world’s largest mosaics unveiled at Jericho desert castle

The nearly 9,000 square foot mosaic that resembles a carpet, unveiled after a $12 million Japanese-funded restoration at the 7th century Hisham Palace

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On track or critically insufficient? How UK’s climate action ranks against rest of the world

Countries around the world have committed to take action to bring their emissions in line with the globally agreed Paris Agreement aim of keeping global warming well below 2C – and seeking to limit warming to 1.5C. 

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Is Islamic State Khorasan on the rise in Afghanistan?

Attacks by Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) in Afghanistan have become more deadly since the withdrawal of NATO forces, with at least 346 civilians killed by the group since late August.

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This French town with the sea in its heart shows why the fishing dispute won’t just blow over

Come to Boulogne-sur-Mer, and you can see why a dispute with the French about fishing won’t be sorted easily.

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UK government summons French ambassador as fishing row escalates

The UK has summoned the French ambassador after a British scallop trawler was detained – as a row over fishing rights continues to escalate.

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Vatican cancels live TV broadcast of Biden greeting pope – ABC News

Vatican cancels live TV broadcast of Biden greeting pope  ABC News Pope to visit Canada amid fury about Indigenous school abuse  Al Jazeera English Biden-Pope Francis meeting: Vatican cancels plans for live broadcast without explanation  Fox News Opinion | As a Democrat and

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Prisoner gives a Guantanamo court the first account of CIA abuse

Majid Khan, who was an al-Qaida courier, told military jurors considering his sentence for war crimes how he was subjected to days of painful abuse as interrogators pressed him for information. (Image credit: Center for Constitutional Rights via AP)

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Biden considering $450,000 each for families separated at border: WSJ – Business Insider

Biden considering $450,000 each for families separated at border: WSJ  Business Insider Biden administration debates paying ‘hundreds of millions’ to families separated at the border  Fox News U.S. in Talks to Pay Hundreds of Millions to Families Separated at Border  The Wall Street

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Andrew Cuomo Is Charged in Sexual Misconduct Complaint

Mr. Cuomo, the former governor of New York, resigned in August after a state attorney general report concluded that he had sexually harassed multiple women.

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Families Separated at Border Under Trump Policy May Each Receive Up to $450,000 – The New York Times

Families Separated at Border Under Trump Policy May Each Receive Up to $450,000  The New York Times Biden administration debates paying ‘hundreds of millions’ to families separated at the border  Fox News U.S. in Talks to Pay Hundreds of Millions to Families

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