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Pope, Orthodox leader to jointly celebrate early Church milestone

Pope, Orthodox leader to jointly celebrate early Church milestone

Pope Leo XIV joins the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the early Church's most important gatherings, on the second day of his visit to Turkey.

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Wounded Barca, shaky Real Madrid need La Liga morale boost

Wounded Barca, shaky Real Madrid need La Liga morale boost

Spanish champions Barcelona and current league leaders Real Madrid are looking to build confidence this weekend in La Liga after chastening nights in the Champions League.

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Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test

Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test

Have Liverpool reached rock bottom or do they have further to fall as they prepare for a tricky-looking match at West Ham this weekend?

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US to review immigrant visas as National Guard soldier dies after attack

US to review immigrant visas as National Guard soldier dies after attack

US President Donald Trump announced Thursday the death of one of two National Guard soldiers shot near the White House, as his government said it would respond by reviewing the permanent residency status of immigrants from 19 countries, including Afghanistan.

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Trump orders review of immigrant visas after National Guard attack

Trump orders review of immigrant visas after National Guard attack

The Trump administration on Thursday said it was reviewing permanent residency status of immigrants from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, in its latest response to the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House.

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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 94, scores missing

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 94, scores missing

Hong Kong authorities said on Friday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to at least 94, with the blaze almost entirely extinguished and rescuers scouring torched high-rise buildings for scores of people still listed as missing.

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Israeli forces shoot dead two Palestinians apparently surrendering in West Bank

Israeli forces shoot dead two Palestinians apparently surrendering in West Bank

The Israeli army and police said Thursday they were investigating the circumstances in which two Palestinians were shot dead in the occupied West Bank while seemingly surrendering to Israeli forces.

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Malen powers Villa as Forest pick up vital Europa League win

Malen powers Villa as Forest pick up vital Europa League win

Donyell Malen scored twice as Aston Villa beat Young Boys 2-1 in a Europa League tie marred by crowd trouble on Thursday, while Nottingham Forest eased to victory over Malmo.

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Love throws four touchdowns as Packers beat Lions

Love throws four touchdowns as Packers beat Lions

Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love threw four touchdown passes -- including two on fourth down -- to lead the Packers to a 31-24 NFL victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday.

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Strasbourg sink Crystal Palace in Conference League

Strasbourg sink Crystal Palace in Conference League

Crystal Palace slid to a 2-1 loss at Strasbourg in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday as Liam Rosenior's side came from behind to maintain their unbeaten start to the competition.

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