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Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with greeting in St. Peter's Square

7:39am April 13, 2025

A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.

More than 30 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

6:39am April 13, 2025

More than 30 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials said.

Israel strikes a hospital in Gaza, forcing evacuation as strikes intensify

4:59am April 13, 2025

The strike hit Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, after Israel issued an evacuation warning. Israel said it struck a command and control center used by Hamas at the hospital.

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U.S. and Iran conduct first round of nuclear talks

6:28pm April 12, 2025

by Greg Myre

The U.S. and Iran have launched negotiations to strike a new deal that would scale back Iran's nuclear program.

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Facing drug-related violence, Ecuador goes to the polls Sunday

6:28pm April 12, 2025

by Scott Detrow

Ecuadoreans will vote for their president this weekend, as the country is experiencing high levels of drug-related gang violence and an economic slowdown.

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China projects defiance in its response to U.S. tariffs

6:28pm April 12, 2025

by John Ruwitch

China has retaliated with tariffs on U.S. goods after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports. And though it is avoiding further escalation, the Chinese government is projecting defiance.

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A Syrian city known for gold jewelry faces rising crime

6:28pm April 12, 2025

by Lauren Frayer

Since antiquity, Aleppo has been famous for gold. But a post-war crime wave means jewelers no longer display gold in windows. The city is installing solar-powered streetlights to fight crime.

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Ukraine's DIY drone makers are helping fighters on the front lines

9:55am April 12, 2025

The war in Ukraine is now largely being fought with drones. Ukraine made 2 million last year. Drone makers churn them out in factories and mom-and-pop operations like one in a Kyiv basement apartment.

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Ecuador's next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it

6:00am April 12, 2025

Ecuador's runoff vote pits Trump ally and incumbent Daniel Noboa against leftist challenger Luisa González, in an election dominated by the issue of security in a highly polarized political landscape.

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Druze population resists Syrian government's push to disband militias

4:21pm April 11, 2025

by Jane Arraf

In a challenge to Syria's new government, an influential religious minority rejects calls to integrate its militias.

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