Joy and fear among Kurds in Iraq, Syria after Ocalan's call to disarm
Jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan's call to disarm sparked relief but also fears for the future among Kurds in Syria and Iraq, who long for peace after fighting hard for autonomy.
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Hospitalised pope no longer in critical condition: Vatican source
Pope Francis's condition is not currently critical, a Vatican source said Friday, after a series of clinical improvements for the 88-year-old pontiff suffering from pneumonia in both lungs.
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Suicide blast at Taliban religious school in Pakistan kills 4
A suicide attack at an Islamic religious school in Pakistan known as the "University of Jihad" -- where key Taliban leaders have studied -- killed four people on Friday, police said.
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'Unique' Isak will be back for Newcastle soon: Howe
Eddie Howe on Friday calmed fears over Alexander Isak's fitness but said he would not take risks over his star forward at such a critical stage of the season.
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Hamas wants pressure on Israel to start next phase of Gaza truce
Palestinian militant group Hamas called on Friday for international pressure on Israel to enter the next phase of a ceasefire that has largely halted the war in Gaza, as negotiations were resuming in Cairo.
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Violence mars huge Greece train crash demonstration
Violence on Friday marred a huge demonstration in Athens to mark the second anniversary of the country's worst rail tragedy, with firebomb-wielding youths clashing with riot police outside parliament.
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Hutter wins to boost hopes of retaining World Cup downhill title
Austria's Cornelia Hutter remained firmly in the hunt to retain her World Cup downhill title as she won the latest race in the discipline at Kvitfjell on Friday.
Read moreStock markets mostly retreat as tariff uncertainty weighs
Asian stock markets slumped and Europe mostly retreated Friday after President Donald Trump's latest volley of tariffs, though London edged higher amid hopes of a US-UK trade deal.
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Liverpool post £57 mn loss for 2023/24 season after Champions League absence
Liverpool on Friday posted a loss before tax of £57 million ($72 million) for the 2023/24 season as their Champions League absence and soaring administrative costs took a toll.
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South Africa's Walter wary of wounded England in Champions Trophy clash
South Africa coach Rob Walter said on Friday his team will be wary of an under-firing but quality England team to deliver an "international standard" performance in their key Champions Trophy match.
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