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India signs deal with France to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets for navy

The contract follows a 2016 order for 36 Rafales worth nearly €8 billion — the most lucrative agreement ever secured by France’s military aviation industry.

Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians. Israel says it’s being persecuted

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Palestinian diplomat told the United Nations’ top court on Monday that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza, in a case that…

Conclave to elect the next pope will commence on May 7 : NPR

Cardinals mourn Pope Francis in Rome over the weekend.

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Conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor set to start on May 7

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Cardinals have chosen May 7 as the date to start conclave and elect a new leader for 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, the Vatican announced.

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Conclave to elect new pope starts on May 7, Vatican says – Reuters

Conclave to elect new pope starts on May 7, Vatican says Reuters
Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says The New York Times
Journalists swarm cardinals at the Vatican gates as they meet to plan a conclave AP News
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Spain And Portugal Report Widespread Power Outages

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Parts of Spain and Portugal were hit by a widespread power outage on Monday morning, as officials in the two countries scrambled to detect the cause of the blackout and try to restore power.

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According to Spanish newspaper…

Alleged US airstrike on Yemen prison kills at least 68 people, Houthi rebels say

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday alleged a U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people and wounding 47 others. The U.S. military…