German Catholics' celibacy debate could lead to Vatican schism

German Catholics are meeting to debate what remain taboo subjects for many in the church -- lifting celibacy policies and whether to allow women to play bigger roles in ecclesiastical life.

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I was 'fighting against my own government' in drug war, Philippines President Duterte says

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said that when he asked for six months to end the country's drug problem in 2016, he didn't appreciate the levels of pushback and corruption he would find in the government.

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Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev: Russia, US must avoid 'hot war'

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev may be remembered today as the man who presided over the collapse of an empire: The recent anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 saw major celebrations to mark the collapse of Communism in eastern Europe and the reunification of Germany.

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German Catholics' celibacy debate could lead to Vatican schism

German Catholics are meeting to debate what remain taboo subjects for many in the church -- lifting celibacy policies and whether to allow women to play bigger roles in ecclesiastical life.

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I was 'fighting against my own government' in drug war, Philippines President Duterte says

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said that when he asked for six months to end the country's drug problem in 2016, he didn't appreciate the levels of pushback and corruption he would find in the government.

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Tokyo's best ramen discovered by AI

In a world where one out of every seven online reviews could be fake, it can be difficult to know whether a restaurant really deserves top marks.

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Deserted war zones become a wildlife 'paradise'

War can have a devastating impact not just on human life, but also on the environment.

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Hidden meaning behind these colors

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Tokyo's best ramen discovered by AI

In a world where one out of every seven online reviews could be fake, it can be difficult to know whether a restaurant really deserves top marks.

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Deserted war zones become a wildlife 'paradise'

War can have a devastating impact not just on human life, but also on the environment.

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Hidden meaning behind these colors

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Hundreds march in Hong Kong against use of tear gas; city braces for further protests

Hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong, including many families with children, marched on Sunday in protest against police use of tear gas as the Asian financial hub geared up for further anti-government demonstrations following a week of calm.

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9 dead after US plane crashes shortly after take-off

Nine people are dead after a plane crashed shortly after take-off Saturday in Chamberlain, South Dakota, according to a statement from Brule County States Attorney Theresa Maule Rossow.

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9 dead after US plane crashes shortly after take-off

Nine people are dead after a plane crashed shortly after take-off Saturday in Chamberlain, South Dakota, according to a statement from Brule County States Attorney Theresa Maule Rossow.

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At least 14 killed in bloody gunfight in northern Mexico

Ten suspected cartel gunmen and four police were killed during a daytime shootout on Saturday in a Mexican town near the U.S. border, days after U.S. President Donald Trump raised bilateral tensions by saying he would designate the gangs as terrorists.

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Australia's Weeks says hope helped him survive Taliban captivity

Timothy Weeks, the Australian academic released by the Taliban in November after being kept hostage for more than three years, said on Sunday that hope helped him survive the ordeal.

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Australia's New South Wales rolls out mobile phone detection cameras

The Australian state of New South Wales, home to the country's largest city Sydney, rolled out mobile phone detection cameras on Sunday, hoping to cut the number of fatalities on its roads by a third over two years, transport authorities said.

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As sea engulfs coastline, Indonesians pay high price to shield homes

Indonesian fisherman Miskan says the once-abundant catches he used to enjoy have been dwindling in recent years on this stretch of the Java Sea.

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At least 14 killed during gunfight in northern Mexico town

Ten suspected cartel gunmen and four police were killed during a bloody shootout on Saturday in a Mexican town near the U.S. border, authorities from the state of Coahuila said, during a moment of heightened bilateral tension over violent gangs.

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Catholic diocese denies gay judge communion

A church in Michigan denied Holy Communion to a state district court judge because she is married to a woman.

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Catholic diocese denies gay judge communion

A church in Michigan denied Holy Communion to a state district court judge because she is married to a woman.

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After another K-pop death, the spotlight is returning to the industry's pressures

In an industry where stars face immense pressure to portray themselves as the immaculate image of happiness, K-pop duo Goo Hara and Sulli appeared to be different.

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After another K-pop death, the spotlight is returning to the industry's pressures

In an industry where stars face immense pressure to portray themselves as the immaculate image of happiness, K-pop duo Goo Hara and Sulli appeared to be different.

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3 children are missing after US flash flooding

Three children in Arizona are missing after floodwater swept up their vehicle in central Arizona.

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US NFL suspends player for betting on league games

Josh Shaw, a defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals, has been suspended through at least the 2020 season for betting on NFL games, the league said Friday.

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3 children are missing after US flash flooding

Three children in Arizona are missing after floodwater swept up their vehicle in central Arizona.

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Michelin chef bans meat from her restaurants

Conversations about how diet impacts the climate crisis have ramped up this past year, with a UN report published in August 2019 suggesting that eating less meat and reducing food waste could help save the planet.

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Dragons, demons and flowers: The origins of Japanese tattoos

Calves bulging and back rippling with sinewy muscles, Du Xing -- a bandit in the Chinese martial arts novel "Water Margin" -- moves towards a precipice. His arms are raised overhead, clutching a massive, imposing bell. With piercing focus, his eyes lock on a demon splayed at his feet.

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Michelin chef bans meat from her restaurants

Conversations about how diet impacts the climate crisis have ramped up this past year, with a UN report published in August 2019 suggesting that eating less meat and reducing food waste could help save the planet.

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Dragons, demons and flowers: The origins of Japanese tattoos

Calves bulging and back rippling with sinewy muscles, Du Xing -- a bandit in the Chinese martial arts novel "Water Margin" -- moves towards a precipice. His arms are raised overhead, clutching a massive, imposing bell. With piercing focus, his eyes lock on a demon splayed at his feet.

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Guatemala to try more former top military officials for Maya genocide

Guatemala's human rights prosecutor on Friday indicted another former top military official for genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the bloodiest phase of the Central American country's 36-year civil war.

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Namibian leader Geingob takes big lead in presidential election

President Hage Geingob took a commanding lead in Namibia's presidential election with roughly two-thirds of the votes counted following Wednesday's vote, official data showed on Friday.

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Brazil's president accuses actor DiCaprio of financing Amazon fires, offers no evidence

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's latest broadside in casting blame over forest fires that have generated international concern.

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Peru opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walks free from jail

Peruvian opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walked free from prison on Friday night after being jailed for more than a year pending a trial over allegations she accepted illegal campaign contributions from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht.

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Vietnam receives remains of all British truck victims

The remains of 39 Vietnamese people found dead in a truck near London last month have been brought to Vietnam, bringing to a close a tragic saga that has devastated rural communities in the Southeast Asian country.

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House Republicans are 'disgusted and exhausted' by Trump: former congressman

Former Republican congressman Charlie Dent said Thursday some of his former colleagues in the House of Representatives have privately told him they are "absolutely disgusted and exhausted by the President's behavior."

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House Republicans are 'disgusted and exhausted' by Trump: former congressman

Former Republican congressman Charlie Dent said Thursday some of his former colleagues in the House of Representatives have privately told him they are "absolutely disgusted and exhausted by the President's behavior."

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Peru opposition leader Keiko Fujimori freed from jail

Peruvian opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walked free from prison on Friday night after being jailed for more than a year pending a trial over allegations she accepted illegal campaign contributions from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht.

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London attacker named, was previously convicted of terrorism offenses

British police named the man who stabbed two people to death in London on Friday in what the authorities called a terrorist attack as 28-year-old Usman Khan, who had been convicted of terrorism offenses and was released from prison last year.

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