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Gold prices drop over 1% as easing US-China trade tensions boost risk appetite
Gold prices fell more than 1% on Monday as easing trade tensions between the United States and China increased investors’…
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Kyoto hotel asks Israeli tourist to sign war crimes declaration before check-in
An Israeli tourist in Kyoto, Japan, was asked to sign a declaration affirming he had not committed war crimes during…
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Horrific scene at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Filipino cultural festival as SUV plows into festivalgoers
Police are investigating a tragic “mass casualty incident” after a driver deliberately drove into a crowd at a street festival…
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Pope Francis laid to rest in humble ceremony outside Vatican
Pope Francis was laid to rest in a simple underground tomb outside the Vatican grounds, in accordance with his wishes.…
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Pope Francis’ final blessing on Easter Sunday echoed his lifelong ‘Mission of Mercy’
The Vatican has announced that around 200,000 people are attending the funeral Mass for Pope Francis, who passed away on…
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Global tributes pour in for Pope ‘Franciscus’ as St. Peter’s Square prepares for historic funeral
The beloved pontiff, who was the first pope of South American origin, passed away on Monday at the age of…
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Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund hit by market volatility, tech sector losses
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest with assets worth $1.7 trillion, reported a quarterly loss of 415 billion Norwegian…
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Teen concerns over social media rise sharply, with 48% reporting negative effects
A new Pew Research Center report reveals growing concern among American teens over the impact of social media, with 48%…
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Tashkent all set to host inaugural Central Asia–GCC Think Tank Forum
• The inaugural Central Asia–GCC Think Tank Forum, from April 28-29, will bring together over 70 leading experts from Kazakhstan,…
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As conclave approaches, Cardinals weigh future direction of the Church
As the next papal conclave nears, the adage “He who enters as pope, leaves as a cardinal” reminds us that…
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