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Pope Francis' plane lands in Egypt for historic 2-day visit

Friday, 28 April 2017, 14:29 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis landed in Egypt's capital on Friday for a historic two-day visit aimed at presenting a united Christian-Muslim front to repudiate violence committed in God's name. Three weeks after...

Ousted Maltese knight returns in defiance of pope's wishes

Friday, 28 April 2017, 11:36 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The soap opera at the ancient Knights of Malta religious order took on new drama Wednesday as its ousted leader returned to Rome on the eve of the election for his successor in defiance of...

EU members stress unity heading into Brexit talks

Friday, 28 April 2017, 08:07 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The 27 European Union nations heading into two years of divorce negotiations with Britain stressed unity Thursday, saying there's a large consensus on the tough guidelines for their Brexit negotiators...

Turkish opposition to challenge referendum at European court

Wednesday, 26 April 2017, 14:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Turkey's main opposition party says it will challenge the outcome of the country's April 16 referendum on expanding the president's powers at the European Court of Human Rights. The pro-secular...

United Airlines investigates report that rabbit died on flight

Wednesday, 26 April 2017, 12:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

United Airlines is investigating a report that a giant rabbit died on one of its trans-Atlantic flights. Distraught breeder Annette Edwards from Worcestershire in central England told The...

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