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Covid-19: Pope puzzled about vaccine hesitancy in the Church

September 16, 2021 - 03:52
Pope Francis says most people at the Vatican are vaccinated except for a "small group".
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Paris attacks trial: Abdeslam blames France for bombing IS

September 16, 2021 - 01:35
Salah Abdeslam shocks his trial, describing the bomb and gun attacks as "nothing personal".
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Australia's Curtin University wants 'unethical' AI study retracted

September 16, 2021 - 00:53
The Australian university says the facial recognition study co-funded by China breached guidelines.
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Covid: The lives upended by Australia's sealed border

September 16, 2021 - 00:16
Eighteen months after Australia shut its border, people reveal tales of separation and despair.
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Simone Biles testifies at Senate hearing into Nassar

September 15, 2021 - 23:56
Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are speaking at a Senate inquiry into claims the FBI mishandled sex abuse reports.
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Three ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE

September 15, 2021 - 22:24
The three men allegedly helped a UAE-based firm break into computers and phones around the world.
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Afghanistan women's youth soccer team escapes to Pakistan

September 15, 2021 - 20:38
Their departure comes as part of a wider exodus of female cultural and sporting stars.
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Texas abortion: Biden administration requests abortion law pause

September 15, 2021 - 20:22
The new law bans abortion from as early as six weeks, when many women do not know they are pregnant.
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Mexico drug lord 'The Viceroy' sentenced to 28 years

September 15, 2021 - 20:01
Vicente Carrillo Fuentes took control of the Juárez cartel after his brother died in a botched operation.
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EU needs to step up on defence, says von der Leyen

September 15, 2021 - 19:58
Ursula von der Leyen says the EU needs the "political will" to intervene militarily without the US.
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Saudi Arabia camel carvings dated to prehistoric era

September 15, 2021 - 19:18
A new study suggests the sculptures are the oldest large-scale animal reliefs in the world.
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Ex-models demand change over French sex abuse laws

September 15, 2021 - 18:29
French law says the models have run out of time to start criminal proceedings over sexual assault.
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Curious bears crash football game in India

September 15, 2021 - 16:50
The 'guests' showed some dribbling skills before disappearing into the forest with the ball.
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Hong Kong: Activists jailed for joining banned Tiananmen vigil

September 15, 2021 - 16:15
Nine activists are sentenced for joining a banned vigil last year commemorating the 1989 massacre.
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Britney Spears takes social media break following engagement

September 15, 2021 - 15:31
The newly engaged pop star had used accounts to inform fans about her conservatorship battle.
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North Korea fires unidentified projectile

September 15, 2021 - 13:18
The Japanese Coast Guard has said the object fired may have been a ballistic missile.
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California recall: Democratic governor survives bid to oust him - US media

September 15, 2021 - 13:16
Gavin Newsom appears to have survived a rare state-wide vote to remove him with a clear majority.
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TikTok: Social media giant to roll out support for users' mental health

September 15, 2021 - 12:55
The move comes as Instagram is facing fresh scrutiny over its impact on young people's wellbeing.
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#MeToo: China court dismisses landmark sex harassment case

September 15, 2021 - 12:26
It ruled there was insufficient evidence that a prominent TV host had sexually harassed his intern.
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Gunmen kidnap foreign guests from Mexico hotel

September 15, 2021 - 10:58
Police are hunting for the victims, who are believed to be Haitian and Venezuelan migrants.
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