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Ireland to set up inquiry into sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders
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Here’s the status of Russia’s meat-grinder offensive in Donetsk — as fate of the region hangs on peace deal
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Pentagon asks U.S. Forces Korea to provide equipment for Ukraine
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Gunmen who kidnapped 287 school children in Nigeria say they will kill them all if $622,000 ransom not paid
Abuja, NigeriaCNN — Gunmen who kidnapped at least 287 school children in Nigerialast Thursday have demanded a ransom of 1 billion naira ($621,848) and threatened to kill all of the students if their demands are not met, a member of the local community told CNN on Wednesday. “They called me from a hidden number yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon at…
Undersea pipeline damage appears to be deliberate, says Finland
Media cites intelligence sources saying Russian sabotage suspected after unusual drop in pressure Extensive damage to an undersea gas pipeline and communications cable connecting Finland and Estonia “could not have occurred by accident” and appears to be the result of a “deliberate … external act”, Finnish authorities have said. “It is likely that the damage…
