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Pope pleads with Putin for ceasefire in Ukraine, warns of nuclear risk

Pontiff implores Russian leader to stop ‘spiral of violence and death,’ while requesting Zelensky ‘be open’ to peace proposals

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2 held for entering East Jerusalem hospital in wheelchairs, firebombing buses

Police accuse the Palestinian suspects of feigning illness to gain access to Makassed Hospital, then throwing Molotov cocktails and explosive cylinders at passing vehicles

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Elite unit’s ex-commander to be dismissed for lying about sparking fire during drill

Lt. Col. Efraim Tehila caused blaze in Golan after setting off bomb against IDF protocol in July; was previously entangled in January fatal friendly fire incident in his Egoz unit

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What happened at Indonesia’s deadly soccer match?

Violence, tear gas and a deadly crush that erupted following a domestic league soccer match Saturday night marked another tragedy in Indonesian football. Here’s a look at how the chaos occurred and what is being done to prevent future incidents.

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As 125 die in stadium violence, ex-Indonesia manager says fans’ passion can have devastating results

The rush to escape being crushed as police lose control at an Indonesian football match felt grimly familiar for Simon McMenemy.

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King Charles III won’t attend COP27 after Truss reportedly ‘objected’

King Charles III will not travel to next month’s United Nations climate summit in Egypt, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Sunday, after UK Prime Minister Liz Truss reportedly “objected” to the keen environmentalist attending. Britain’s new monarch, who took the throne

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Iran Protesters Circumvent Internet Disruptions

They are finding new ways to challenge the Islamic Republic after the government imposed sweeping disruptions to the internet that have affected the movement’s ability to use social media to spread its message.

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Chinese Fans of Popular Movie ‘Return to Dust’ Wonder What Happened to It

The low-budget film had a good run at the box office in China, but has abruptly disappeared from theaters and streaming platforms.

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The hidden faces of hunger in America

More than 1.2 million people struggled to put food on the table at some point last year in the Washington, D.C. region. Tens of millions more struggling across the country. (Image credit: Keren Carrión/NPR)

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Florida governor defends the timing of Lee County officials’ evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ian – CNN

Florida governor defends the timing of Lee County officials’ evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ian  CNN Florida Faces Dire New Threat In Hurricane Ian’s Aftermath  NBC News Minnesota loves Fort Myers, for more than just baseball  Star Tribune Minnesota Twins: Spring training base serves

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