Pope Leo XIV Tours Istanbul’s Blue Mosque but Declines to Pray
ISTANBUL, Turkey — November 29, 2025 — Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque on Saturday, touring the historic site but choosing…
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Pope Leo XIV Joins Christian Leaders in Turkey to Commemorate Council of Nicaea Anniversary
IZNIK, Turkey — November 29, 2025 — Pope Leo XIV joined Eastern and Western Christian patriarchs and other religious leaders Friday at…
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Israel Releases Body-Cam Footage of Deadly Syria Raid Targeting Muslim Brotherhood-Linked Militants
BEIT JANN, Syria — November 28, 2025 — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released body-camera footage Friday showing a rare gun battle…
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Fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po District Kills at Least 36, Hundreds Missing
TAI PO, Hong Kong — November 28, 2025 — A devastating fire swept through several high-rise residential towers in Hong Kong’s Tai…
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Putin Calls Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan a ‘Starting Point,’ Warns Ukraine to Withdraw or Face Force
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — November 28, 2025 — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine should…
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Trump Says Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Show Progress but Remain Challenging
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that Ukraine and Russia are making progress toward a peace agreement, though he acknowledged…
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Pope Leo XIV Begins First Foreign Trip in Turkey to Mark Council of Nicaea Anniversary
ANKARA, Turkey — November 27, 2025 — Pope Leo XIV has embarked on his first foreign trip, traveling to Turkey and Lebanon…
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Ukraine Peace Talks Show Progress Amid Territorial Disputes
WASHINGTON — Efforts to negotiate peace in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia have advanced, with officials from Kyiv, Moscow, and…
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Germany Warns Russia Could Attack NATO by 2029 Amid Rising Intelligence Concerns
BERLIN — German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned Tuesday that intelligence assessments indicate Russia may be preparing for the option of a…
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Namibian Politician Named Adolf Hitler Draws Attention in Local Election
OSHANA, Namibia — November 26, 2025 — Adolf Hitler Uunona, a local politician in northern Namibia, is widely expected to retain his…