Pope looks to his legacy in creating 21 new cardinals
Pope Francis will on Saturday create 21 new cardinals from five continents, including bishops from Algiers, Tehran, Tokyo and Abidjan -- many of whom may one day help choose his successor.
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From Joan of Arc to wine cellar: Notre Dame in five dates
As Notre Dame cathedral prepares to reopen its doors for the first time since a devastating fire in 2019, a look back at five key dates in the Paris landmark's colourful history:
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Notre Dame reopens five years after shocking blaze
Notre Dame will formally reopen Saturday five years after the Paris cathedral was devastated by fire, with US president-elect Donald Trump among world leaders there to celebrate its remarkably rapid restoration.
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S. Korea president stops short of resigning after martial law fiasco
South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol stopped short of resigning Saturday over his declaration of martial law, with a vote to impeach him hours away and mass street protests planned in Seoul.
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South Korea president to address nation ahead of impeachment vote
South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol was set to address the nation Saturday ahead of an impeachment vote in parliament and major protests calling for his departure.
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MLS mulling 'complicated' switch to European-style calendar
Major League Soccer is mulling a radical overhaul of the league's calendar to mirror a European-style autumn-to-spring season, a revolutionary move that would break with nearly 50 years of tradition in North America.
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Georgia police fire tear gas, water cannons at pro-EU protesters
Police in Georgia on Saturday fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse pro-EU protesters rallying for a ninth consecutive day against the prime minister's decision to shelve talks on joining the bloc.
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Syria govt loses control of key city Daraa
Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a war monitor said, in another stunning blow for President Bashar al-Assad's rule after rebels wrested other key cities from his grip.
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PSG held again in draw with Auxerre
Paris Saint-Germain were denied by a combination of good goalkeeping and poor finishing as the Ligue 1 leaders were held to a 0-0 draw at Auxerre on Friday ahead of a crucial match in their Champions League campaign.
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La Rochelle win at wet Bath in Champions Cup opener
La Rochelle held off a second-half fightback by Bath in the Somerset mist on Friday to win their opening Champions Cup pool game 24-20.
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