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Russia arrests 4 suspects accused of plotting to kill top military officers on Ukraine's orders

Russia detains 4 individuals accused of planning to assassinate senior military officials at the behest of Ukraine

MOSCOW – Russia’s top security agency said Thursday that it has arrested…
Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main prison

Pope visits Rome’s main prison to deliver a message of hope during Holy Year

ROME – Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison…
A Syrian family recounts the horrors of the 2013 chemical attack near Damascus

A Syrian family tells the story of the terrifying 2013 chemical assault close to Damascus.

ZAMALKA – A Syrian family, known as the Arbeenis, survived a chemical…
Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad's supporters kill 6 fighters

“Recent clashes in Syria result in the deaths of 6 fighters”

DAMASCUS – Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of…
Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people

Remembering the Indian Ocean tsunami: 20 years later, honoring 230,000 lives lost

In Banda Aceh, Indonesia, people have gathered to pray and visit mass…
Undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia hit by outage, prompting investigation

Investigation Launched into Outage on Undersea Power Cable Connecting Finland and Estonia

FRANKFURT – The connection between Finland and Estonia via an underwater power…
Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal

Israel and Hamas point fingers in ceasefire negotiations, nearing agreement

JERUSALEM – Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts…
Taliban say Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, mostly women and children

“Pakistani Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan Reportedly Claim Lives of 46, Including Women and Children, Says Taliban”

PESHAWAR – Pakistan’s airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women…
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year

Pilgrims walk through Vatican Holy Door for the beginning of 2025 Holy Year as Christmas approaches.

VATICAN CITY – Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday to walk through the…
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets closed for Christmas

Current Stock Market Update: Asian Stocks Decline, While Many Global Markets Shut for Christmas

BANGKOK – Shares slipped in Tokyo and Shanghai on Wednesday, two of…