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Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps
ROME — Pope Leo XIV got into the Christmas spirit Monday by taking part in a very Roman papal tradition: praying f…
Where is Jack Ma, China's e-commerce pioneer?
BEIJING (AP) — China’s best-known entrepreneur, e-commerce billionaire Jack Ma, made his fortune by taking big risks.
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Iran government spokesman, asked about seized tanker, calls South Korea 'hostage taker' over frozen $7 billion in assets
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran government spokesman, asked about seized tanker, calls South Korea 'hostage taker' over frozen $7 billion in assets.
Dog found alive raises hopes in deadly Norway landslide
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A small dog was found alive in the rubble of the deadly landslide that swept away homes in a Norwegian village, raising hopes for rescuers who are still searching for three missing people…
Global stocks mixed after Wall St drop as virus cases rise
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Tuesday after a retreat on Wall Street on the first trading day of the year.
England faces lockdown that will last at least six weeks
LONDON (AP) — England is facing a third national lockdown that will last at least six weeks, as authorities struggle to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections that threatens to overwhelm hospitals around the U.K.
Qatar ruler lands in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade
AL-ULA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Qatar’s ruling emir arrived in Saudi Arabia and was greeted with an embrace by its crown prince on Tuesday, following an announcement that the kingdom would end its yearslong embargo on …
Hong Kong's top judge cautious on calls for judicial reform
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s outgoing top judge said Tuesday that calls for reform of the city’s judiciary cannot be based on dissatisfaction with court rulings, as pro-Beijing figures and state-owned media step up…
Zimbabwean teen teaches taekwondo to fight child marriage
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — In Zimbabwe, where girls as young as 10 are forced to marry due to poverty or traditional and religious practices, a teenage taekwondo enthusiast is using the sport to give girls in an impov…
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Jihadists in Niger kill at least 100 in mounting violence
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — More than 100 civilians were killed in Niger over the weekend by extremists who attacked two villages, as insurgent violence mounts in the West African nation.
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Georgia tallies votes as US Senate control hangs in balance
Vaccination drive enters new phase in US and Britain
The first Americans inoculated against COVID-19 began rolling up their sleeves for their second and final dose Monday, while Britain introduced another vaccine on the same day it imposed a new nationwide lockdown a…
An 'orchard of bad apples' weighs on new Afghan peace talks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghan negotiators are to resume talks with the Taliban on Tuesday aimed at finding an end to decades of relentless conflict even as hopes wane and frustration and fear grow over a spike in violenc…