The Rev. Gosbert Rwezahura opened Mass on Sunday morning by saying what everyone in the pews was thinking. “Habemus papam!” he exclaimed at Christ Our Savior Parish in South Holland, Ill. Beaming, he added, “He is one of our own!”
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Burkina Faso military accused of killing over 100 civilians by Human Rights Watch
At least 130 civilians were killed by Burkina Faso government forces and allied militia in March near the western town of Solenzo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says in a new report.
It says the “massacre”, following an operation led by Burkinabè…
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Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, the Ukrainian air force said Monday, after the Kremlin rejected an unconditional 30-day…
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Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski said Monday that he was ordering the closure of Russia’s consulate in the southern city of Krakow after Polish authorities said Russia was…
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Macron’s office hits back at claims he brought cocaine on Kyiv train – POLITICO
“This is a tissue. For blowing your nose” it posted next to another picture of the leaders with the caption, “This is European unity. To build peace.”
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Burkina Faso forces killed more than 130 civilians in March attack, Human Rights Watch says
Burkina Faso’s army directed and participated in a massacre by pro-government militias of at least 130 civilians in March around the western town of Solenzo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said.
The findings, published in a new report on Monday, were based on witness testimony and an…
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Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end its blockade
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Gaza Strip will likely fall into famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and stop its military campaign, food security experts said in a stark warning on Monday.
Nearly…
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Latest news bulletin | May 12th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Israel’s war in Gaza: Americans have tuned out at a terrible time
Israel’s war in Gaza, which has long been a moral atrocity, is on the brink of becoming unimaginably worse.
Earlier this month, Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as “the concluding…
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