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World's oldest Catholic bishop, Peter Gerety, dies at 104

Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 18:03 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, says the world's oldest Roman Catholic bishop has died. The Rev. Peter Gerety was 104. Gerety died Tuesday night at St. Joseph's Home for the...

Hungarian inmates working around the clock on border fence

Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 18:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Hungarian prison inmates are ramping up their production of razor wire, working around the clock as Hungary prepares to build a second fence on the border with Serbia to keep out refugees and other...

New York bomb suspect vowed 'death to your oppression,' feds say

Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 07:45 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

He bought bomb ingredients on eBay and recorded a mirthful video of himself igniting a blast in a backyard. In a handwritten journal, he warned that bombs would resound in the streets and prayed he'd...

Updated - Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 17:06 Last update: about 11 years ago

Brangelina is no more. Angelina Jolie Pitt has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, bringing an end to one of the world's most star-studded, tabloid-generating romances. An attorney...

Colombian woman arrested with 4kg of marijuana on way to Malta

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 14:57 Last update: about 11 years ago

A Colombian woman was arrested in Pozzallo today as she was about to embark on a catamaran on her way to Malta with four kilogrammes of marijuana, Italian media report. The 22-year-old was among...

Greek island pleads for refugee evacuations after fire

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 13:20 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Authorities of the island of Lesbos are calling for the immediate evacuation of thousands of refugees to the Greek mainland after a fire gutted a detention camp following protests. Nine migrants...

European Union adopts new rules to boost Islamic State sanctions

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 12:26 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The European Union has adopted new rules allowing the bloc to impose travel bans and asset freezes on associates of the Islamic State extremist group. The move by EU member nations on Tuesday...

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