Friday, 31 March 2023

What April Fools' Day looks like around the world

Much divides us, but one thing that knows no cultural bounds is the human desire to pull some silly, goofy little tricks.

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Pope to be discharged from hospital on Saturday, Vatican says

Pope Francis is expected to be discharged from hospital on Saturday, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Friday in a statement.

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'A sense of pride' swells across US police ranks as officers hail the quick, heroic Nashville school massacre response

As bystander and body-worn camera videos have revealed law enforcement failings -- from the murder of George Floyd to the delayed intervention in a Texas school shooting -- even some of the country's most seasoned officers have started to question how US police do their jobs.

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Analysis: Trump's criminal indictment unleashes a bitter new phase in American politics

The first-ever criminal indictment of a former American president creates a uniquely perilous moment for a polarized republic already repeatedly driven to the brink by the endless norm-busting of Donald Trump.

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Why 2023 is the year to visit Mongolia

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.

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Chinese cities are so broke, they're cutting medical benefits for seniors

China's government, strapped for cash after years of enforcing a costly zero-Covid policy, is cutting medical benefits and planning to raise the retirement age, in deeply unpopular moves that are fueling widespread public anger.

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DeSantis teases 'more to come' on latest twist in Disney battle: 'You ain't seen nothing yet'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday teased future, unspecified action against Disney after the entertainment giant appeared to thwart his attempts at a takeover of its special governing powers.

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