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Top narco trafficker Marset handed to US after Bolivia arrest
AFP, Published on 14/03/2026
» SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia - Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to US authorities after his arrest Friday in Bolivia.
Real Madrid held, Man City win Club World Cup opener
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» PHILADELPHIA - Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in new coach Xabi Alonso's debut at the Club World Cup on Wednesday, after Manchester City got off to a winning start earlier.
Morocco cardinal: Church does not need Francis ‘impersonator’
AFP, Published on 30/04/2025
» ROME - Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero, the Spanish-born archbishop of Rabat, admits he is a little anxious ahead of his first conclave, although also curious.
A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis
AFP, Published on 23/04/2025
» BUENOS AIRES - From a commemorative jersey to a stadium in his name, Argentine football plans a slew of tributes to its late "Captain" Pope Francis, eulogized as the ultimate team player.
As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope's funeral
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Cardinals will meet on Tuesday to decide the date for Pope Francis's funeral, starting a process that will culminate in the election of a new Catholic leader within three weeks.
The beautiful game: Pope Francis's passion for football
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football, for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace.
Real Madrid with Benzema void to fill as La Liga returns
AFP, Published on 08/08/2023
» BARCELONA - Real Madrid begin life after Karim Benzema looking to wrest back the Spanish title from Barcelona as the La Liga season kicks off this weekend, seemingly content to play the waiting game for Kylian Mbappe.
Messi makes magical start to Miami career with late winner on debut
AFP, Published on 22/07/2023
» FORT LAUDERDALE (UNITED STATES) - Lionel Messi made a Hollywood start to his American adventure, scoring a last-second winner with a curling free-kick in his debut game for Inter Miami on Friday.
Meta launches Twitter rival Threads -- but not in Europe
AFP, Published on 06/07/2023
» WASHINGTON - Facebook behemoth Meta officially will launch Threads, its text-based rival to Twitter, on Wednesday -- but its release in Europe has been delayed over regulatory concerns.
Oscar-winning UK actress turned MP Glenda Jackson dies at 87: agent
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» LONDON - British actress Glenda Jackson, the two-time Oscar-winning actress who went on to become an MP, died on Thursday at the age of 87, prompting tributes from the worlds of entertainment and politics.