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African Catholics say it would be nice to see themselves reflected in the next pope

If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history.

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Trump threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks postponed

It was unclear how Trump would implement such a ban as he threatened to levy secondary sanctions on nations that import Iranian oil. But his statement risked further escalating tensions with China — Iran’s leading customer — at a time

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How does the conclave pick a new pope? 8 things to know

The world won’t know the next leader of the world’s Catholics until he appears before a throng of supporters in St. Peter’s Square. But in the coming days, powerful members of the Catholic Church from around the world will take

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What’s in the minerals deal Ukraine signed with the United States?

After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure long-term support for its defense against Russia.

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WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks at University of Alabama commencement event

Trump’s evening remarks in Tuscaloosa will be the Republican president’s first address to graduates in his second term and will come as he has been celebrating the first 100 days of his administration.

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WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks at University of Alabama commencement event

Trump’s evening remarks in Tuscaloosa will be the Republican president’s first address to graduates in his second term and will come as he has been celebrating the first 100 days of his administration.

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Kuwait frees 10 more detained Americans in second release since March, officials say

Kuwait has released an additional 10 American detainees, bringing to nearly two dozen the total number freed by the country in the past two months, U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

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A look at the partnership between Vietnam and the U.S. 50 years after the fall of Saigon

Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the unification of the country under Communist rule after decades of war. From the ashes, the U.S. and Vietnam now enjoy close relations, due in no small part to

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Mike Waltz’s demotion is a loss for defence hawks

The reshuffle by Donald Trump portends more instability in America’s national security team

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Trial begins for Australian woman charged with killing ex-husband’s relatives with poisonous mushrooms

The Australian host of a weekend family lunch is on trial charged with murdering her estranged husband’s parents and an aunt and attempting to murder an uncle with poisonous mushrooms.

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