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Apr 21, 2025
Rome [Italy], April 21: Pope Francis granted a brief audience to US Vice President JD Vance on Easter Sunday morning, a Vatican spokesman said.
Ecuador accuses 'bad losers' of assassination plot against President Daniel Noboa
At least 4 dead in prison escape in Chad
Apr 20, 2025
Over 1.2 mln ecstasy pills seized in Tunisia
Russia, Ukraine swap 492 prisoners of war
Roundup: Belgian cyclist begins solar-powered journey from Brussels to Shanghai
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Switzerland, north Italy returning to normal after severe weather
Rome [Italy], April 20: Travel conditions largely returned to normal in Switzerland after heavy snowfalls cut key routes, and conditions eased in northern Italy following...
British couple among four dead after cable car crash in south Italy
London [UK], April 20: The two Britons who died in a cable crash near Naples were a couple.
Man who admitted UK police pursuit crash charge drove to work on bail
London [UK], April 20: A personal trainer who was taking a woman out on a first date has admitted dangerous driving after a huge crash...
Cat on loose causes stir at White House
Washington DC [US], April 20: A cat found its way onto the heavily secured north lawn of the White House in Washington on Friday, causing...
US Supreme Court blocks deportation of Venezuelans
Washington DC [US], April 20: The US Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportation of dozens of Venezuelans in an order issued on Saturday.
Italian PM Meloni interpreter issues public apology for White House slip-up
Rome [Italy], April 20: An interpreter working for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has made a public apology after apparently struggling with translating during...
Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms
Tunis [Tunisia], April 20: Dozens of opposition figures in Tunisia have been handed lengthy prison terms on national security charges, according to state media.
Palestinian govt denounces threat to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Jerusalem [Palestine], April 20: The Palestinian government has expressed "extreme concern" over threats circulating among Israeli settler organisations to destroy the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Iran and the US agree on third round of nuclear discussions
Rome [Italy], April 20: Iran and the United States have agreed to further nuclear discussions after the second round of negotiations between them in Rome...
At least 143 dead in boat accident on Congo River
Goma [Congo], April 20: At least 143 people have died in a boat accident in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Protests against govt in Turkiye continue
President Putin orders unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Easter
Zelensky says Russian attacks continuing after Putin announces 'Easter truce'
Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast
US Supreme Court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans
Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across the nation
Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon
Apr 19, 2025
US Vice President Vance to travel to Italy and India with family
U.S. brings second aircraft carrier close to Iran ahead of talks in Rome
Ukraine war on day 1,150: The ceasefire ends, Russia strikes long-range