Chinese Catholics mourn Pope Francis, ponder Church's future
BAODING, China - In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China&s Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for their weekly meeting, the day after Pope Francis died.

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Russian missile attack kills nine in Kyiv
KYIV — A Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Thursday killed at least nine and wounded dozens in one of the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital since Russia launched its invasion more than three years ago.

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Korean ex-president Moon indicted for corruption
SEOUL - South Korean prosecutors said on Thursday that they had indicted former president Moon Jae-in on corruption charges related to the employment of his son-in-law at an airline.

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121-metre long cake gives a taste for records
ARGENTEUIL — Armed with 4,000 eggs and a truckload of sugar and cream, French pastry chefs on Wednesday completed a 121.8-metre (399 feet, eight inches) long strawberry cake which they have claimed is the world's longest ever made.

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Huge crowds expected for second day of pope lying in state
VATICAN CITY - Huge crowds were expected at St Peter&s Basilica on Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis&s body on the second day of public tributes ahead of the Catholic leader&s weekend burial.

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Powerful 6.2 earthquake shakes Istanbul
ISTANBUL - More than 150 people were injured when they jumped from buildings in Istanbul on Wednesday as one of the strongest earthquakes in years hit the city.

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