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Klatham wins by-election, takes seat from Bhumjaithai
Published on 28/04/2025
» The Klatham Party is upbeat about its win in a by-election in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Sunday and has set its eyes on winning more seats in future polls in the southern province.
Cardinals set to pick conclave date to elect new pope
AFP, Published on 28/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Red-hatted cardinals were expected to pick a date Monday for the conclave to elect a new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, following the death of Pope Francis.
Continuity or rupture: what direction for the next pope?
AFP, Published on 27/04/2025
» PARIS - For years, traditionalists raged at Pope Francis's liberal approach. The question now is whether his successor will walk the same path, or take the Catholic Church in a new direction.
All eyes turn to conclave after Pope Francis's funeral
News, AFP, Published on 27/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.
Canada leaders make final pitches in campaign upended by Trump
News, AFP, Published on 26/04/2025
» MONTREAL - Canadian leaders campaigned in battleground districts Saturday, two days before a vote electrified by US President Donald Trump's threats, with Prime Minister Mark Carney favored after assuring voters he can stand up to Washington.
Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules
Reuters, Published on 26/04/2025
» SINGAPORE - Singapore has ordered Facebook parent Meta to block Singaporeans' access to posts made by foreigners, ahead of a national election under rules restricting their social media posts.
Vatican braces for huge crowds ahead of Pope's funeral
AFP, Published on 25/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - The Vatican will make final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners file through St Peter's Basilica to view his open coffin.
Huge crowds expected for second day of pope lying in state
AFP, Published on 24/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Huge crowds were expected at St Peter’s Basilica on Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis’s body on the second day of public tributes ahead of the Catholic leader’s weekend burial.
Pilgrims gather as Pope Francis' body moved to Basilica
AFP, Published on 23/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis's coffin will be transferred to St Peter's Basilica Wednesday for three days of lying in state, with scores of Catholics and well-wishers expected to pay their respects to the beloved spiritual leader before he is laid to rest.
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.