World News
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American pastor kidnapped in South Africa thanks God after being rescued
American pastor Josh Sullivan says his "personal relationship with Jesus" helped him survive terrifying kidnapping ordeal that he calls "the worst experience."
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Putin announces temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire which was met with apparent skepticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as air raid alerts continue.
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Escaped California inmate who killed leader of elite Mexican police unit while on the run has been arrested
An escaped California inmate wanted for killing the leader of an elite Mexican police unit while on the run was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico.
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Iran’s long trail of deception fuels skepticism over new nuclear deal as talks continue
After Iran’s declaration that it will not make concessions on its illegal nuclear weapons program, a second round of talks between the U.S. and Tehran get underway in Rome.
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Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico
Following an island-wide blackout that hit Puerto Rico earlier in the week after a transmission line failed, power was restored on Friday to more than 98% of customers.
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Trump says US will 'take a pass' on Ukraine peace efforts if Russia refuses to play ball
The Trump administration made clear it will abandon peace attempts for Ukraine if Russia fails to adhere to any terms, but the president did not say whether there would be consequences.
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Hamas terror group reportedly buckling under financial strain amid Israeli military gains and growing unrest
The Hamas terrorist organization is said to be struggling with a financial crisis amid Israel’s current campaign. The crisis comes amid rising protests, against the group's rule.
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Chinese firm aiding Houthi attacks on US vessels, as airstrikes kill 74
The State Department is accusing a Chinese satellite firm of providing imagery to support Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, escalating tensions amid ongoing maritime security concerns in the region.
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Three tourists among 4 killed after Italian cable car crashes to the ground near Naples
Three tourist are among the four dead after a cable car crash in Italy. Local prosecutors have opened an investigation into possible manslaughter.
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US man hijacks small plane in Belize, stabs 3 people before he's shot dead
Authorities at the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport reported a hijacking of a small plan by a U.S. man who stabbed two passengers and a pilot before being fatally shot.
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Pope Francis visits Rome prison during Holy Week
Pope Francis kept annual Holy Week appointment visiting dozens of inmates in a Rome prison on Thursday. The 88-year-old is still recovering from pneumonia.
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Trump takes center stage in Canada’s prime minister election debate
Canada's electoral debate for the next prime minister focused on who is best equipped to counter President Trump amid his tariff war and his 51st state comments.
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Israeli troops will remain in Gaza buffer zones indefinitely, Defense Minister Katz says
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says troops will indefinitely remain in the buffer zone they created in the Gaza Strip.
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Puerto Rico hit with massive island-wide blackout ahead of Easter weekend
A massive island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico midday Wednesday as residents were preparing for the Easter weekend.
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A Berlin doctor has been charged with the killings of 15 patients under palliative care
A German doctor has been charged with murdering over 15 people under palliative care; he has also been accused of attempting to cover up the crimes by starting fires in their homes.
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Soros v Trump: Socialists targets conservatives in upcoming European nation's election
Ahead of elections in May, Albania’s PM Edi Rama has been accused of targeting opposition candidates. One opposition figures says the influence of President Trump, George and Alex Soros will be felt.
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UK Supreme Court issues landmark ruling on legal definition of woman
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom unanimously ruled Wednesday that the legal definition of a woman is someone born biologically female.
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Russia-linked hackers targeting European diplomats with invites to bogus wine tasting events
A Russia-linked hacking group is trying to get European diplomats to download malicious software through invitations to fake wine tasting events, a report says.
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