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Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party votes to disband after more than 30 years of activism
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party voted Sunday to dissolve after more than 30 years of activism, marking the end of an era of the Chinese semiautonomous city ‘s once-diverse…
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Pope: Jesus’ words ‘free us from the prison of despair’
After celebrating Mass for the Jubilee of Prisoners, Pope Leo delivers his Angelus address for the third Sunday of Advent, saying that Christian joy endures “when life seems to lose its meaning and everything appears darker.”
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Transcript: María Corina Machado on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the full interview with Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Dec. 14, 2025.
This interview was taped on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.
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Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor
LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government’s archaeological events that aim at drawing more tourists to the country.
The…
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Video. Witnesses describe chaos after deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
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Witnesses described scenes of panic after a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach left multiple people dead and wounded. Police shot one suspect dead and arrested another…
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To help prevent suicide, they created a song that gives hope : NPR
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or be in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
When Jo Lambert first…
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Zelenskyy meets US, European officials in Berlin – DW – 12/14/2025
December 14, 2025
Zelenskyy calls for ‘dignified’ peace as US envoys arrive in Berlin
Ahead of talks with US and European officials in Berlin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said it is critical that the negotiations deliver…
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