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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.
Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, who died Monday aged 88, will go down in history as a radical pontiff, a champion of underdogs who forged a more compassionate Catholic Church while stopping short of overhauling centuries-old dogma.
A major upset and uncertainty: Argentina heads to run-off
AFP, Published on 24/10/2023
» BUENOS AIRES - Despite overseeing record inflation and poverty levels, Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa confounded expectations by scoring the most votes in Sunday's first-round election.
Mahrez treble fires Man City into FA Cup final
AFP, Published on 23/04/2023
» LONDON - Riyad Mahrez fired Manchester City into the FA Cup final as the Algerian's hat-trick sealed a 3-0 win against Sheffield United at Wembley on Saturday.
With propaganda push, China's Communist Party celebrates 100 years
AFP, Published on 28/06/2021
» CHANGSHA, China: Hair windswept, handsome and 32-metres high, a statue of Mao Zedong presides over a crowd of millennials alternating between selfies and bubble teas -- drawing a thread through the past, present and future of China's Communist Party in its red heartland.
Italy ready for last 16 as Wales face Denmark at Euro 2020
AFP, Published on 26/06/2021
» PARIS - Italy could break an 82-year national record when they take on Austria in the last 16 at Euro 2020 on Saturday, while Wales must find a way to stop neutrals' favourites Denmark.
Inter coronation, Lille obstacle and German Cup - what to watch in Europe
AFP, Published on 30/04/2021
» PARIS - Inter Milan can clinch a first Serie A crown in over a decade, Lille look to stay in control of the Ligue 1 title race and Borussia Dortmund have their sights set on the German Cup final.
Olmo rescues Spain in World Cup qualifying, Danes make statement
AFP, Published on 29/03/2021
» PARIS - Dani Olmo's injury-time strike saved Spain a 2-1 win in Georgia on Sunday, while France also rebounded from an opening draw in World Cup qualifying by beating Kazakhstan.
The race to win the US Democratic primary: where does it stand?
AFP, Published on 17/06/2019
» WASHINGTON - A record 23 Democrats of diverse genders, races and political backgrounds are lining up to try to stop Republican US President Donald Trump from winning a second term in the 2020 elections.
Still loving it: Under-fire Cheika hits out at 'dramatic' critics
AFP, Published on 03/03/2019
» SYDNEY - Under-pressure Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has hit out at his "dramatic" critics and insisted his working relationship with new boss Scott Johnson would be "straightforward".