The German-born pope emeritus, who was in poor health, passed away in a Vatican monastery. His successor Pope Francis previously called on the faithfu
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World leaders will gather this week in New York to address the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The war in Ukraine, climate
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WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) - Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden's nominee to become the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, stres
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French-American dancer, singer, actress and rights activist Josephine Baker will become the first black woman to enter France's Pantheon mausoleum of
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The Argentina superstar has once again been named the best player on the planet, with Robert Lewandowski finishing as runner-up Lionel Messi has his h
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More than 100 world leaders have promised to end and reverse deforestation by 2030, in the COP26 climate summit's first major deal. Brazil - where str
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WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state, a top military officer and a national security adviser, died on
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After dedicating most of his life to public service and the fight for equality, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu will celebrate his 90th birthday by s
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One of France's most recognisable figures, the businessman, sports club owner and politician Bernard Tapie, has died at the age of 78. Tapie, who had
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Brussels (AFP) Angela Merkel's exit from the stage is sparking fears of a hole at the heart of the European Union during challenging times -- but ther
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