Landslides in New Zealand Kill Two; More Missing
In this image from a video, rescuers work near the site of a landslide at the base of Mount Maunganui on New Zealand’s North Island, Jan. 22, 2026. Associated Press / TVNZ ...
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Pro-Democracy Advocates in Hong Kong Give Final Arguments in National Security Trial
Pro-democracy activists on trial for subversion are getting their chance Wednesday to make closing arguments before a Hong Kong court. Their trial revolves around a national security law that the Chin...
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Russia drafting “loyalty” pledge legislation for tourists
Russia’s state news agency reported Wednesday that the Russian interior ministry drafted legislation that would require all visiting foreigners to sign a “loyalty agreement” to enter the country...
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Mediators work to again extend Israel-Hamas truce
International mediators including Egypt and Qatar on Wednesday morning sought an extension to the truce between Israel and the Hamas terrorist organization. Over the first five days of the truce, Hama...
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Blasphemy Charge Devastates Christian Family in Pakistan – Morningstar News
A court in Pakistan this month granted bail to a Christian falsely charged with blasphemy, but he and his family have separated and gone into hiding amid threats to their lives, sources said.
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Abducted German Priest Released over a Year after Disappearance in Mali
A German missionary priest who was abducted in Mali over a year ago has been released and returned to Germany, officials say
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Pope Meets Celtic FC Players and Manager
Francis was presented with his very own green and white shirt signed by the Glasgow team and emblazoned with "Francis".
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Pope Francis Cancels Trip to Dubai for COP28 Upon Doctor’s Advice
On Saturday, the Vatican had announced that the pope was sick with the flu.
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At Least 10 Christians Slain in Nigerian State
Suspected Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists on 24 November attacked villages in Taraba state, Nigeria, killing at least 10 Christians, sources said.
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Nigerian Christian to Be Tried for Blasphemy after Condemning Woman’s Lynching
A Nigerian mother-of-five is to be tried for blasphemy after she condemned the stoning to death of a Christian student.
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Sacked Chaplain Takes Legal Action against Headteacher
A school chaplain who was fired after telling pupils they did not have to agree with LGBT ideology is taking legal action against his former headteacher.
