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Russia's post-summit view: Praise for Putin, pity for Trump

Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 16:59 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

For Vladimir Putin, holding a summit with Donald Trump was a victory in itself. While the U.S. leader went home to widespread criticism after their Monday meeting, the Russian president came home...

Libyan coast guard rescues some 160 Europe-bound migrants

Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 11:34 Last update: about 9 years ago

Libya's coast guard says it has intercepted some 160 Europe-bound African migrants, including dozens of children and women, in the Mediterranean Sea near its shores. Spokesman Ayoub Gassim says a...

Watch: Lava crashes through roof of Hawaii tour boat, injuring 23

Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 07:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

An explosion caused by lava oozing into the ocean sent molten rock crashing through the roof of a sightseeing boat off Hawaii's Big Island, injuring 23 people Monday, officials said. They were...

With flags, song, pride, French celebrate unifying victory

Monday, 16 July 2018, 07:57 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

It was a victory for all of France and the home crowd did it justice, pouring into Paris' Champs-Elysees Avenue by the tens of thousands to celebrate in an explosion of joy. France's 4-2 win over...

Spain reports 479 migrants rescued over weekend

Monday, 16 July 2018, 07:39 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Spain's Maritime Rescue Service says at least 479 people, including more than 100 children, were rescued over the weekend while attempting to cross a narrow stretch of the Mediterranean Sea from North...

How the Catholic Church came to oppose birth control

Friday, 13 July 2018, 10:39 Last update: about 9 years ago The Conversation

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark “Humanae Vitae,” Pope Paul VI’s strict prohibition against artificial contraception, issued in the aftermath of the development...

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