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Pope at UN to speak out for the poor and the planet

Pope at UN to speak out for the poor and the planet

Pope Francis heads to the United Nations on Friday to deliver an appeal to world leaders to help the poor,…
Blatter to face media as scandals widen at FIFA

Blatter to face media as scandals widen at FIFA

FIFA president Sepp Blatter was set to face the media on Friday, as the scandals that surround him widen at…
At a castle in Austria, villagers and refugees celebrate Eid al-Adha

At a castle in Austria, villagers and refugees celebrate Eid al-Adha

An ancient castle in an Austrian village somewhere between Vienna and Hungary is not where you would expect to see…
Britain’s EU opponents join forces with ‘Out’ campaign group

Britain’s EU opponents join forces with ‘Out’ campaign group

Opponents of Britain's membership of the European Union have joined forces to create a group that will lead the 'Out'…
Putin, Obama to meet as Syria diplomatic drive quickens

Putin, Obama to meet as Syria diplomatic drive quickens

US President Barack Obama accepted an invitation to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, as a drive to revive efforts to…
N. Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Europe’s migrant crisis

N. Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Europe’s migrant crisis

North Korea on Thursday offered its verdict on the migrant emergency facing Europe, blaming the "evil empire" United States for…
Colombia, FARC set date for final peace agreement

Colombia, FARC set date for final peace agreement

The president of Colombia and the leader of a rebel group on Wednesday announced a date to sign a peace…
Burkina Faso’s president returns to office after coup

Burkina Faso’s president returns to office after coup

The interim president of Burkina Faso has been reinstated a week after being deposed in a military coup, local media…
EU leaders claim unity regained, pledge aid for Syrians

EU leaders claim unity regained, pledge aid for Syrians

EU leaders pledged at least 1 billion euros (0.73 billion pounds) for Syrian refugees in the Middle East and closer…
Catalonia to vote in fierce independence row with Spain

Catalonia to vote in fierce independence row with Spain

A bitter standoff dragging in everyone from politicians to footballers hits a climax Sunday when nationalists in Catalonia hope voters…
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