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For Trump, belief in God means votes and money
President Joe Biden may be a regular churchgoer, but his challenger Donald Trump, who rarely appears in church and spent Easter raging at opponents, is the only candidate comparing himself to Jesus Christ.
Temporary channels being created to aid Baltimore bridge response
US authorities working on the Baltimore bridge collapse told AFP on Monday that they plan to open two small, temporary channels to let ships access the site of the incident.
Two First Ladies at presidential palace in a Senegal first
In the closing moments of the electoral campaign, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye stepped onto the stage holding the hands of both his wives Marie and Absa.
Peru president ordered to present Rolex watches in graft scandal
Peru's prosecutor's office on Sunday ordered President Dina Boluarte to present any Rolex watches in her possession, after a raid on her home and office as part of a corruption probe.
France police find remains of toddler missing in the Alps
French investigators have found the remains of a toddler who went missing last year in an Alpine village in a case that shocked the nation, and are working to determine how he died, a prosecutor said Sunday.
Pope Francis pleads for peace in Easter message
Pope Francis urged the world to resist "the logic of weapons" in his Easter message at the Vatican on Sunday, easing growing health fears as he greeted thousands of Catholics.
Kenya tourist revenue climbs above pre-Covid levels
Revenue from tourism in Kenya jumped nearly a third in 2023 over the previous year beating the pre-pandemic numbers, according to the tourism ministry.
Workers set to remove first piece of collapsed US bridge
The complex process of clearing the tangled wreckage of the Baltimore bridge that collapsed spectacularly this week was set to begin Saturday with removal of a first section, officials said.
Pope leads Easter Vigil service after health concerns
Pope Francis took the Easter Vigil service at the Vatican Saturday, a day after the last-minute cancellation of his presence at a major Good Friday procession revived questions about his health.
Thousands gather for London pro-Palestinian rally
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in London on Saturday, in the latest demonstration in the British capital demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and more aid for the war-ravaged territory.
Dutch hostage drama over, armed suspect arrested
A hostage drama in the Netherlands that lasted several hours ended without bloodshed on Saturday as all four hostages were freed and police took the suspect into custody.
Pope expected to lead Easter celebrations despite doubts about his health
Pope Francis is expected to lead Easter services at the Vatican Saturday and Sunday after his last-minute cancelation of a major Good Friday procession revived questions about his health.
Dutch hostage drama over, suspect held
A hostage drama in the Netherlands that lasted several hours on Saturday ended without bloodshed as all hostages were freed and police took the suspect into custody.
Three freed in Dutch hostage drama, situation ongoing
Three of the hostages being held in a cafe in central Netherlands Saturday have been released, police said, but did not yet sound the all-clear.
Germany to legalise cannabis: what are the new rules?
Germany will partially legalise cannabis from Monday, implementing a flagship pledge of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government.
Grassroots revolution: the road to legal cannabis
Germany is set to join the global cannabis revolution on Monday, with a law coming into effect legalising recreational use of the drug.
Restored Versailles Sun God adds gilt to Olympic equestrianism
The Chateau of Versailles will provide one of the most elegant Olympic backdrops when the equestrian competitions canter through its famous park, but with less than four months to go to the Paris Games, it is a muddy building site.
French court jails 'Tinder rapist' photographer for 18 years
A French court on Friday jailed a man for 18 years for raping and sexually assaulting several women he had lured on dating apps and social media to take their picture.
Pope Francis pulls out of Easter event at last minute
Pope Francis pulled out of a key Easter ceremony at the last minute on Friday, reigniting concerns about the 87-year-old's increasingly frail health.
'Daunting task' - Cranes arrive to clear Baltimore bridge debris
Three heavy lift floating cranes arrived in Baltimore harbor on Friday to begin what Maryland's governor described as a "remarkably complex operation" to clear crumpled girders from a collapsed bridge taken down by an errant container ship.
Pilgrims stay away from Jerusalem on 'tense' Good Friday
The war in Gaza hung heavy over Good Friday in Jerusalem with fewer Christian pilgrims walking the path through the walled Old City that they believe Christ took to his crucifixion.
US outlet Radio Free Asia closes Hong Kong office over security law fears
The US news outlet Radio Free Asia (RFA) said Friday that it had closed its office in Hong Kong over staff safety concerns after the city enacted a new national security law.
Polish president vetoes move to restore access to emergency contraception
Poland's conservative President Andrzej Duda on Friday vetoed a proposal by the pro-EU ruling coalition to restore prescription-free emergency contraception, which was reversed by the previous nationalist government.
Rain in Spain puts dampener on Good Friday parades
Torrential rains forced the cancellation of famed Good Friday religious processions through Seville, leaving many faithful in tears in the southern Spanish city.
Philippines observes Good Friday with crucifixions and whippings
Catholic zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while others whipped themselves bloody in extreme displays of religious devotion on Good Friday.
Bangladesh opens mosque for transgender hijra community
Kicked out of other prayer services, members of Bangladesh's transgender hijra community have been welcomed at a new mosque in the Muslim-majority nation with the promise of worship without discrimination.
Ecuador prison riot leaves three dead, six injured
At least three prisoners were killed and six injured in an overnight revolt in an Ecuador prison, from which one of the country's most feared gang leaders escaped in January, authorities said Thursday.
Ecuador prison riot leaves two dead, four injured
At least two prisoners were killed and four injured in an overnight revolt in an Ecuador prison, from which one of the country's most feared gang leaders escaped in January, authorities said Thursday.
Ecuador prison riot leaves one dead, four injured
At least one person was killed and four injured in an overnight prison revolt in Ecuador's port city of Guayaquil, at the same facility from which one of the country's most feared gang leaders escaped in January, the government said Thursday.
New York City congestion toll OK'd for part of Manhattan
Traveling in New York is already costly, but it just got worse: transit authorities have approved a controversial $15 toll, set to take effect in mid-June, for motorists entering the busiest part of Manhattan.
Sweden says worker negligence behind motorway landslide
Swedish authorities said Thursday that worker negligence at a construction site was believed to be behind a landslide that tore apart a motorway in western Sweden in September.
Ex-Gucci star Michele named Valentino creative director
Italian luxury fashion brand Valentino on Thursday named Alessandro Michele, the former high-flier at Gucci, as its new creative director.
Former China coach Li Tie pleads guilty to taking over $10 million in bribes
Former China football coach and ex-Everton midfielder Li Tie pleaded guilty on Thursday to accepting over $10 million in bribes, a court said, part of a broader crackdown on corruption in Chinese football.
China's competitive car market at heart of global EV revolution
China is the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, a battle royale featuring both established carmakers as well as upstarts such as Xiaomi, which launched its first EV on Thursday.
French parliament backs bill against hair discrimination affecting black women
France's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a bill forbidding workplace discrimination based on hair texture, which the draft law's backers say targets mostly black women wearing their hair naturally.
French film grooming claims puts focus on child coaches
Allegations of child grooming on French film sets has put the spotlight on the importance of coaches to protect young actors.
Former China coach Li Tie goes on trial over bribery allegations
Former China coach and ex-Everton midfielder Li Tie went on trial Friday on allegations of bribery, state media said, part of a broader crackdown on corruption in football in the country.
Crypto fraudster Bankman-Fried faces sentencing
Disgraced cryptocurrency wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried is set to be sentenced Thursday following his conviction in one of the biggest financial fraud cases in history.
George Washington University faces $10mn disinformation lawsuit
A leading American university was sued Wednesday over a disinformation campaign allegedly financed by the United Arab Emirates, accused of seeding false narratives that linked academics to a radical group in the Middle East.