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But as Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14, the Vatican has been trying something new. The Holy See press office has been giving daily updates on his condition.
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Congo frees opposition leader and former president's ally Kabund
The one-time vice president of parliament and lawmaker had a falling out with President Felix Tshisekedi in 2022, after which he launched his own political party. He was arrested in August of that year and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Trump says Zelensky and Putin must 'get together'
Trump's comments marked a shift from criticizing Zelensky as a "dictator," after the Ukrainian president complained that his country -- invaded by Russia in 2022 -- had been left out of talks between US and Russian officials.
M23 pushes deeper in east DRC, UN urges Rwanda forces to leave
The M23 movement, supported by some 4,000 Rwandan soldiers, according to UN experts, now controls large swaths of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a troubled region rich in natural resources.
Female chefs condemn sexism in British kitchens
Around 70 women have signed the letter which was first published on Wednesday in response to a newspaper interview with Jason Atherton, a Michelin-starred male chef who claimed he had "not seen" sexism in British kitchens.
Twelve university students dead in bus crash
Sao Paulo civil defence authorities said in a statement that 21 injured people were taken to hospital after the crash late Thursday, but most were released.
Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye charged with treason
The 68-year-old opponent and critic of longtime President Yoweri Museveni appeared in court in the capital Kampala on Friday looking frail and in a wheelchair.He was briefly hospitalised at the weekend and a government minister this week said his health condition was alarming....
Wafula Chebukati: The man who oversaw Kenya’s most controversial elections
Born on December 22, 1961, in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, Chebukati, 63, made significant contributions to Kenya's electoral processes and is mostly remembered for declaring President William Ruto the winner of the 2022 presidential election.
US refusing to co-sponsor UN motion backing Ukraine ahead of war anniversary
Countries can decide to co-sponsor a resolution up until a vote. The 193-member General Assembly is due to vote on Monday, said diplomats. General Assembly resolutions are not binding but carry political weight, reflecting a global view on the war.