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January 30, 2023 5:08 AM

An explosion at a Pakistan mosque leaves many dead and injured

A powerful blast struck on Monday inside a mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing more than 18 people and wounding more than 70 worshippers, officials said.

by Abdul Sattar

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January 29, 2023 4:39 AM

The UK Prime Minister has fired his party chairman over tax bill allegations

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the chairman of his ruling Conservative Party Sunday over a "serious breach" of the ministerial code.

by The Associated Press

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January 28, 2023 12:04 PM

Here's what is driving the latest spiral of Israeli-Palestinian violence

A 10-month military crackdown, a half-century occupation, increasing Palestinian militancy and a far-right Israeli government could impact the chances for more violence.

by Daniel Estrin and Larry Kaplow

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January 26, 2023 12:36 PM

Refugee crisis in Minnesota: How everyday citizens can help by sponsoring

Minnesota has likely welcomed more than 100,000 refugees since the 1970s. That work has largely been done by resettlement agencies but come spring, watch for citizen sponsorship’s blossoming role.

by Tom Crann and Amy Felegy

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January 25, 2023 1:00 PM

Pope Francis says homosexuality is not a crime in a new interview

He stressed that lack of charity with one another is a sin and added that the Catholic Church should work to put an end to laws in some countries that criminalize homosexuality.

by Sylvia Poggioli

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January 25, 2023 4:44 AM

The number of journalist deaths worldwide rose nearly 50% in 2022 from previous year

A total of 67 journalists died around the world in 2022, a watchdog group said, largely driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and civil unrest following the assassination of Haiti's president.

by Ayana Archie

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January 25, 2023 3:27 AM

Survey shows a lack of Holocaust awareness in the country that was home to Anne Frank

The survey commissioned by a U.S.-based group found that the number of Dutch respondents who believe the Holocaust is a myth was higher than in any of the other five nations previously surveyed.

by The Associated Press

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January 24, 2023 7:35 AM

World War II-era map sparks treasure hunt in Dutch village

A hand-drawn map with a red letter X purportedly showing the location of a buried stash of precious jewelry looted by Nazis from a blown-up bank vault has sparked a modern-day treasure hunt. It's all happening in a tiny Dutch village.

by The Associated Press

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January 21, 2023 11:17 AM

Friday at the beach in Mogadishu: Optimism shines through despite Somalia's woes

One of the world's poorest countries, Somalia is coping with conflict, a historic drought and a devastating food crisis. But there's another side to the country. Just take a look at the capital city.

by Jason Beaubien