KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 to mark the World War II Victory Day, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
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Vatican closes Sistine Chapel ahead of papal conclave following Pope Francis’ death
The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel as preparations begin for the conclave that will elect the next pope following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on 21 April aged 88.
The pope was laid to rest on Saturday after a funeral Mass in St Peter’s Square that drew world…
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How a ‘supershear’ quake tore through Myanmar
The ground in Myanmar was split and dragged in different directions during the massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the Southeast Asian nation on March 28. The quake tore a rupture through the earth’s surface stretching for more than 460 km…
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Thousands celebrate International Dance Day in Mexico City
Mexico City’s streets became a stage on Sunday as thousands of dancers and music lovers gathered to celebrate International Dance Day.
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Trump claims Zelenskyy could be ready to give up Crimea to Russia
The US president blames his Democratic predecessors for Russia’s illegal occupation of the Ukrainian territory, which he dismisses as a “giveaway”.
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Putin thanks North Korea for troop deployment and promises not to forget their sacrifices
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea Monday for fighting alongside his troops against Ukrainian forces and promised not to forget their sacrifices, hours after…
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