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Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope’s visit
The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people.
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Si vis pactum, para bellum: Trump’s war-first path to a deal
The Romans advised that to secure peace, you must prepare for war. The preparation was the point: weapons kept ready so they need not be used, readiness standing in for…
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In West Bank art centre, Palestinian children paint hopes beyond checkpoints
By Pesha MagidJERUSALEM, Sept 25 (Reuters) - On the outskirts of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian woman has transformed her home into an art centre where children…
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Japan’s new ambassador will test Manila’s China balancing act
As Manila and Tokyo mark the 70th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations, elevate their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and face rising security tensions in the West Philippine Sea,…
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Trump and Xi toast new chapter in friendship at White House state dinner
The lavish state dinner included tech billionaires, red tablecloths, bok choy and festive toasts.
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Bond vigilantes on a savage hunt as global yields run wild
TOKYO — The bond vigilantes are back — and now they’re patrolling every major debt market at once. As deficits balloon, spending runs unchecked and oil prices spike, investors are…
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Our son’s death could have been prevented by FA – Billy Vigar’s parents
Billy Vigar's parents says the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.
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Xi got Trump’s red carpet welcome – but not everything he wanted
China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for.
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Why Australia chose the world’s biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
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Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at the state dinner
From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy.