At Quiapo church in central Manila, the pews are filled with worshippers. Latecomers gather near the entrance, clutching fans to ease the stifling heat.
A prayer is read out in memory of Pope Francis, known affectionately as Lolo Kiko, or Grandpa…
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Massive Russian strike on Kyiv kills 9 overnight and injures dozens
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack hit Kyiv overnight, killing nine people and injuring another 70, including six children, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday.
The Kyiv…
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After Militant Attack in Kashmir, Pakistan Braces for Strike by India
The Pakistani government struck a measured tone after militants killed more than two dozen Indian civilians in Kashmir on Tuesday, insisting that it has no interest in seeing tensions with India escalate.
But across Pakistan, people are watching…
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Mahathir Mohamad, 99, Reflects on a Contentious Legacy
At the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur on a recent Friday, a crowd of men angled for an close-up look at the silver-haired figure in a gray suit exiting an elevator.
They held their camera phones up high and perched on stairs to catch a better…
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Ex-Army Sergeant Gets 7 Years for Selling Military Secrets to Chinese Conspirator
A former U.S. Army intelligence analyst with top secret security clearance was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday for selling classified military information to a foreign national who was most likely connected to the Chinese…
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Foreign aid agency Millennium Challenge Corporation to shut down as part of DOGE efforts
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A federal agency that focuses on fostering economic growth in developing countries is being effectively shut down as part of efforts by Elon Musk’s Department of…
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Giant prehistoric kangaroos preferred to ‘chill at home’ and didn’t like to go out much, scientists say | Wildlife
Despite their immense size, species of prehistoric giant kangaroos from a site in Queensland were probably homebodies with a surprisingly small range compared with other kangaroos, according to new Australian research.
Protemnodon, which lived on…
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A tragedy and a security ‘setback’ for India – DW – 04/23/2025
Indian officials on Wednesday continued to work out a response to a deadly mass shooting at a popular tourist location in India-administered Kashmir that killed at least 26 people and wounded 17 others. Security was tightened throughout the…
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