Loved ones search for missing as hajj death toll passes 900
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Friends and family searched for missing hajj pilgrims on Wednesday as the death toll at the annual rituals, which were carried out in scorching heat, surged past 900.
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Pope Francis, Modi to join G7 leaders at summit — program
ROME, Italy — Pope Francis and Indian premier Narendra Modi will join G7 leaders this week during a summit focussed notably on Ukraine and the Middle East, according to a program released Tuesday.
French baker hailed chocolate croissant world champion
TOULOUSE, France — A French baker has won the Chocolate Croissant World Cup, wowing judges with his windmill-shaped variation of the pastry with a dash of Chinese pepper and a citrus glaze.
Muslim nations announce start of Ramadan in shadow of Gaza war
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Monday, Saudi Arabia and other Middle East nations announced, against a backdrop of devastating war in Gaza.
All's set for 71st Miss World final show
MANILA, Philippines — Finally, the much anticipated 71st Miss World pageant edition will unfold this weekend in Mumbai, India.
Strong Group puts loaded lineup to test vs UAE
MANILA, Philippines – Strong Group Athletics plunges into a baptism of fire when it opens its campaign against host United Arab Emirates (UAE) national team in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship Friday at the Al Nasr Club.
‘Troubling gap’ between EU promises and actions on human rights, watchdog says
The watchdog’s latest annual report lists "repressive" migration policies, discrimination against marginalised communities and democratic backsliding by certain member states as some of the EU’s human rights shortcomings in 2023.
Gaza war overshadows football as Asian Cup looms for Palestine
JERUSALEM – Two weeks ahead of Palestine's opening game at the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar, the team is struggling to focus as war rages on in Gaza, where thousands have been killed.
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