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Pope Francis wades into Middle East turmoil with Turkish visit

Friday, 28 November 2014, 09:15 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis is visiting Turkey at a sensitive moment for the Muslim nation, as it cares for 1.6 million refugees and weighs how to deal with the Islamic State group as its fighters grab chunks of...

Thanksgiving Day menu: Turkey, parades and many shopping deals

Thursday, 27 November 2014, 18:02 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Turkey, stuffing and a helium-filled Thomas the Tank Engine were on the menu as friends and families gathered across the United States to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday. The traditional...

European Central Bank's Draghi: Euro monetary union 'incomplete'

Thursday, 27 November 2014, 14:16 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says the euro currency union remains "incomplete" and needs to be strengthened with better oversight of member countries' economic policies. Draghi said in...

Ship with 700 migrants safely towed to Greek island of Crete

Thursday, 27 November 2014, 10:36 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

A smuggling ship carrying more than 700 men, women and children that broke down in gale-force winds while trying to reach Europe was towed Thursday to the Greek island of Crete. The 77-meter...

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