World News
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US–Russia flashpoint looms over Putin's plans for African naval base
Russian plans for a naval base in Sudan to secure a foreign port are alarming the U.S. and risking new tensions with Moscow as Putin races to join the naval powers circling the strategic Red Sea.
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5 quotes from Cardinal Robert Sarah, a favorite among conservatives to succeed Pope Francis
Conservatives cite Cardinal Robert Sarah's comments on defying woke gender ideology and remembering the West's Christian roots after Pope Francis' death.
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Russia blamed for overnight strike on Kyiv that killed at least 9, injured dozens, including children
Ukrainian authorities say Russia is responsible for an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed at least nine people and injured another 70, including children.
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Nuclear watchdog urges 'trust but verify' that Iran engages in good-faith negotiations
As the U.S. prepares for its third round of nuclear discussions with Iran, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has warned to "trust but verify" and said his U.N. group should lead on certifying Iran's reliability.
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India downgrades ties with Pakistan after attack on Kashmir tourists
A day after suspected militants killed 26 people and injured 17 more at a tourist destination in Kashmir, India announced new measures to downgrade its ties with Pakistan.
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Palestinian leader demands Hamas release remaining hostages
The Palestinian Authority president called on Hamas to release the hostages, disarm and cease its governance of Gaza, as the world pushes for an end to the ongoing war.
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Trump insists Ukraine-Russia peace deal is close, but mistrust in Putin leaves experts skeptical
Just days after Trump threatened to abandon peace talks, he tells reporters there's a "very good chance" Russia and Ukraine will reach a deal this week, but experts are skeptical.
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Pope Francis’ body is transferred to St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing
Catholic cardinals performed the ritual ceremony on Wednesday to transfer Pope Francis’ body to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public viewing.
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Pope Francis to lie in state, mourners welcome: What to expect from the pontiff's funeral
Pope Francis' Mass is scheduled for April 26. He is to be buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
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Trump extends 'deepest sympathies' after gunmen kill 20 in India's Kashmir region
President Donald Trump vowed that the U.S. stands strong with India against "terrorism" after gunmen reportedly killed 20 people in the Kashmir region.
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Pope Francis’ last words revealed as Vatican describes his final hours
Pope Francis expressed heartfelt words to his personal health care assistant before his death in the early morning hours of Easter Monday.
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Iran ramps up state executions amid nuclear talks with US
Security experts are urging the U.S. to consider Iran's human rights abuses in its nuclear talks with Tehran as executions continue to escalate under Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Russia reduces sentence for American Robert Woodland, who was convicted on drug charges
A Russian court reportedly shortened the sentence of detained American Robert Woodland, who has been held overseas following a drug trafficking conviction.
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The long line of the papacy: Francis' death renews focus on the church's most powerful figures
Peter was the first pontiff of the Catholic church, and several popes have been considered "great" in the interim.
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Pope Francis emphasized Catholicism globally, reached beyond US, Europe into impoverished nations
Pope Francis brought attention to the Catholic Church in impoverished areas around the globe that are often ignored.
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First photos released of Pope Francis in his casket; funeral set for Saturday
The first pictures of Pope Francis' body following his death were released on Tuesday, and his funeral has been scheduled for Saturday morning.
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Why did Pope Francis restrict the ancient Latin Mass?
One of Pope Francis’ most controversial moves was to restrict the use of the ancient Latin Mass; he said he did this to promote unity among the Catholic Church.
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Pope Francis' will details burial request after pontiff's death caused by stroke: Vatican officials
The cause of death for Pope Francis was revealed by Vatican officials along with his will, which detailed his requests for his burial hours after his passing.
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In celebration of Arbor Day, Dearborn County SWCD is giving away tree seedlings on April 25 from 9:00am-1:00pm at Bright Meadows Park.
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