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U.N.: 11,000 refugees pour out of Syria in 24 hours
World NowEleven thousand refugees have poured out of Syria in just 24 hours, a staggering spike as violence surges near the border, the United Nations refugee agency said Friday. The Friday deluge is more than triple the usual numbers of 2,000 to 3,000 people... -
Tibetans are content, China's Communist Party congress is told
World NowAs far the Communist Party is concerned, Tibet is the happiest place in China and dissatisfaction is stirred up by outside agitators. So pronounced Tibet’s top delegates at the 18th Communist Party congress, which is convening this week in Beijing.... -
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'Yes Is the Answer' asks the question: Who's afraid of prog rock?
"Yes Is the Answer" is a collection of 20 essays related to progressive rock and its somewhat less regularly derided cousin art rock. Fifteen of the writers care about the subject, or used to. The other five came along to kibitz — a chess term for...
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Russia not convinced by U.S. claims of Syrian chemical weapons use
This post has been corrected. See the note below for details,MOSCOW – Russia on Friday said it was not persuaded by U.S. assertions that Syria has used chemical weapons in the country’s civil war and called the decision to send arms to some rebel groups unhelpful. Yuri Ushakov, an aide to Russian...Tags: White House, Russia, Christianity, Vladimir Putin, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Ex-governor in Mexico facing probe checks into hospital
MEXICO CITY -- State governors in Mexico like to choose their successors. They almost always pick their party’s candidates and then work tirelessly to see them elected. It is a way to be sure the next guy watches your back. Or so the thinking goes....Tags: Lawyers, Christianity, Mexico, Justice System, Politics
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Pope, archbishop of Canterbury meet, speak of unity
LONDON -- The neophyte holders of two of Christendom’s most venerable posts met for the first time Friday and spoke of fostering unity and understanding between their sometimes rival branches of the faith. Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury...
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Turkey's leader calms protests -- for now
ISTANBUL, Turkey – The political standoff between antigovernment protesters and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan eased Friday, but the last two weeks of unrest revealed national fissures and a belief by many that their leader will get his...
Tags: Christianity, European Union, Turkey, Istanbul (Turkey), Politics
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Rugby-Former Australia coach Dwyer says Lions are serial 'cheats'
ReutersSYDNEY, June 15 (Reuters) - The British and Irish Lions would sooner "cheat" the best than "play" the best rugby, and it's no surprise given their coach is a New Zealander, according to former Australia coach Bob Dwyer. Dwyer, who guided Australia to...Tags: Sydney (Australia), Australia, FIFA World Cup, New Zealand
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Rugby-Whitelock rushed back for All Blacks despite broken finger
ReutersCHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, June 14 (Reuters) - Lock Sam Whitelock has been rushed back into the All Blacks starting side for the second test against France on Saturday after Brodie Retallick was ruled out with a hamstring strain. Whitelock, who had...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Yeast Infection, FIFA World Cup
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NZ rush Whitelock back after Retallick injury
ReutersCHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (Reuters) - All Blacks coach Steve Hansen had little hesitation in hastening lock Sam Whitelock's return from a broken finger by naming him into the side for the second test against France on Saturday after Brodie Retallick was...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, France, Yeast Infection, FIFA World Cup
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Pope Francis and new Anglican leader meet, note differences
Reuters* Relations strained recently, especially over women priests * New leaders seen as more worldly-wise than predecessors By Catherine Hornby VATICAN CITY, June 14 (Reuters) - Pope Francis and the new head of the world's Anglicans acknowledged deep...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Francis I, Christianity, Religious Leaders, England
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