Getty ImagesWhen the world learned of Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, an Irish-American cardinal, little known in the wider world, was the one to break the news.
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Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
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Top candidates talk fossil fuels as climate agenda slips
Getty ImagesAs the threat posed by US President Donald Trump tops Canada’s federal election agenda, the issue of the country’s contribution to global warming has been largely overshadowed.
The two main contenders are pushing plans for new energy…
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Haiti is nearing ‘point of no return’ as gang violence surges: UN official | Armed Groups News
Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last year.
Haiti is approaching a “point of no return” as it struggles to respond to escalating gang violence, the top United Nations…
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Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze | Donald Trump News
The Ivy League school has filed suit to halt a US federal freeze on more than $2.2bn in grants.
Harvard University has sued US President Donald Trump’s administration to halt the government’s pause of more than $2bn in funding for the US…
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Harvard University sues Trump administration
Harvard University filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop billions of dollars in proposed cuts.
The suit filed Monday is part of a feud that escalated last week when the elite institution rejected a list of demands that…
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Wife of former US Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery trial | Corruption News
Nadine Menendez, 58, guilty of bribery and fraud related to using her husband’s influence on behalf of Egypt.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former United States Senator Bob Menendez, has been convicted of accepting hundreds of thousands of…
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Talks with Tehran at tipping point, former US negotiators say
As nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran edge forward, two former US officials warned the process is approaching a critical juncture—one that Iran may exploit to either extract deep concessions or run out the clock.
The gap between what…
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White House denies staffer Merav Ceren’s ties to Israeli defense ministry: What to know
The Trump administration has named former Senate staffer Merav Ceren to the National Security Council, the White House confirmed to Al-Monitor on Monday, denying a report that Ceren was previously employed by Israel’s Ministry of Defense.
Who is…
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Air Force said to hold drill simulating another Iranian missile attack – The Times of Israel
Air Force said to hold drill simulating another Iranian missile attack The Times of Israel
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High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function
New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets on cognitive ability, adding to…
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