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France's Catholic Church had 3,000 child abusers, finds independent investigation
Sunday, October 03, 2021
A commission has been investigating sex abuse within the country's Roman Catholic Church for 2 1/2 years. Its full findings are scheduled to be released on Tuesday.
Ex-Facebook manager alleges the social network fed the Capitol riot
Sunday, October 03, 2021
The whistleblower, Frances Haugen, asserted in an interview with 60 Minutes that Facebook repeatedly made decisions that benefited the company's own interests at the expense of protecting the public.
At least 5 civilians were killed in the deadliest attack on Kabul since the U.S. exit
Sunday, October 03, 2021
The bomb targeted the Eidgah Mosque, where a memorial service was being held for the mother of Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
A London Police Officer Has Been Given A Life Sentence For The Death Of Sarah Everard
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Prosecutors said that Wayne Couzens handcuffed Everard on the pretext that she broke COVID-19 lockdown rules, drove her far outside the capital and then raped and killed her.
A Riot In A Massive Prison In Ecuador Has Left More Than 100 Inmates Dead
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Ecuador's president has declared a state of emergency in the prison system, blaming the violence on rival gangs. The prison near Guayaquil holds nearly 10,000 inmates.
Boxing Great Manny Pacquiao Retires, Sets His Sights On Philippine Presidency
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The eight-division world champion and Philippines senator on Wednesday announced his retirement from the ring, ending a nearly 30-year career in boxing.
The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker And More Than 20 Other Species Have Gone Extinct
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Government scientists warn climate change, on top of other pressures, could make such disappearances more common.
Japan To Lift All Coronavirus Emergency Steps Nationwide
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced Tuesday that virus restrictions will be eased gradually.
North Korea Has Fired A Short-Range Missile Into The Sea In Its Latest Weapons Test
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The move has raised questions about the sincerity of Pyongyang's recent offer for talks with South Korea.
India's Farmers Renew Protests, Challenging Modi Government
Monday, September 27, 2021
Monday marks one year of demonstrations against government-backed laws that farmers say will hurt their livelihoods.
Germany's Social Democrats Narrowly Beat Outgoing Merkel's Bloc In Sunday's Vote
Monday, September 27, 2021
Germany's center-left Social Democrats won the biggest share of the vote in national elections in a closely fought race that will determine who succeeds the long-time leader.
Investigators Want To Know What Caused An Amtrak Train To Derail In Montana
Sunday, September 26, 2021
The westbound train, Empire Builder, was on its way from Chicago to Seattle when it left the tracks Saturday after near Joplin, Mont., killing three people.
Social Democrats Narrowly Beat Merkel's Bloc In German Elections
Sunday, September 26, 2021
The center-left Social Democrats narrowly defeated outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right Union bloc. The winning party must forge an alliance with its rivals to form a government.
'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' Sashays Home With 10 Tony Awards
Sunday, September 26, 2021
The honors bestowed to the adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film included best new musical. "The Inheritance" was named the best new play, and "A Soldier's Play" won best play revival.
Swiss Voters Approve Same-Sex Marriage In A Nationwide Referendum
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Official results showed the measure passed with 64.1% of voters in favor and won a majority in all of Switzerland's 26 cantons, or states.
Israeli Troops Kill 5 Palestinian Gunmen In A Sweeping Crackdown Against Hamas
Sunday, September 26, 2021
It was the deadliest violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank in weeks and came in the wake of this year's 11-day war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
At Least 3 People Killed In Amtrak Derailment In Montana
Saturday, September 25, 2021
A train that runs between Seattle and Chicago had about 160 onboard when it ran off the track Saturday afternoon in Joplin, Mont, the train agency said. Multiple people are injured.
Philanthropic Billionaire Walter Scott Dies At 90
Saturday, September 25, 2021
The former CEO of Peter Kiewit Sons Inc. construction firm helped oversee Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate and donated to many causes, particularly construction projects in Nebraska.
A 6-Year-Old Girl Died After Ride Operators Reportedly Did Not Secure Her Seat Belts
Friday, September 24, 2021
Wongel Estifanos was visiting Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park during Labor Day weekend while vacationing with her family, officials say.
EPA Moves To Sharply Limit Potent Gases Used In Refrigerators And Air Conditioners
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The new rule is intended to decrease the use of greenhouse gases known as hydrofluorocarbons by 85% over the next 15 years. The gases that are thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide.