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Vatican cardinal pushes back after pope fires him in scandal
A powerful Vatican cardinal who was sacked by Pope Francis in an astonishing twist to the Vatican's latest financial scandal pushed back Friday against allegations he embezzled Holy See money and denied he did anything wrong.
Giant rat wins animal hero award for sniffing out landmines
A rat has for the first time won a British charity's top civilian award for animal bravery, receiving the honor for searching out unexploded landmines in Cambodia.
Trudeau reaches deal with opposition party, election averted
One of Canada's main opposition parties reached a deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government that allows for Trudeau's minority Liberal government to stay in power, officials said Friday.
Lebanese prime minister-designate resigns amid impasse
Lebanon's prime minister-designate resigned Saturday amid a political impasse over government formation, dealing a blow to French President Emmanuel Macron's efforts to break a dangerous stalemate in the crisis-hit country.
Asia Today: Victoria health chief quits in quarantine probe
The health minister in Australia's Victoria state has resigned in the fallout from an inquiry into why security guards were used instead of police or the military at quarantine hotels. Lapses in security at the hotels were given as the major reason for a second wave of COVID-19 cases.
3 Bollywood stars questioned in drug investigation
Three Bollywood actors, including top star Deepika Padukone, were questioned by India's narcotics agency on Saturday as part of an investigation into the movie industry's alleged links with drug peddlers and cartels, officials said.
Crop tops or 'republican' dress? France debates schoolwear
French women enjoy a reputation for their instinctive knack for spot-on chic attire. But now they may well be confused.
Progress against virus brings complacency in parts of Africa
With Zimbabwe's coronavirus infections on the decline, schools are reopening, along with churches, bars, restaurants, airports and tourist attractions. Strict lockdowns designed to curb the disease are being replaced by a return to relatively normal life.
Yom Kippur synagogue attack leaves German Jews still uneasy
As Jews around the world gather Sunday night to mark the beginning of Yom Kippur, many in Germany remain uneasy about going together to their houses of worship to pray, a year after a white-supremacist targeted a synagogue in the eastern city of Halle on the holiest day in Judaism.
China pushes emergency use of COVID vaccine despite concerns
After the first shot, he had no reaction. But Kan Chai felt woozy following the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use in China.
Polls open in Malaysian state in key test for embattled PM
Polls opened Saturday in Malaysia's eastern Sabah state in a vote seen as a referendum for embattled Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's 7-month-old unelected government.
China opens auto show under anti-disease controls
Ford, Nissan and BMW unveiled new electric models with more range for the Chinese market on Saturday as the Beijing auto show opened under anti-virus controls that included holding news conferences by international video link.
Still no cause for mass pilot whale stranding in Australia
The reason for Australia's biggest mass whale stranding will probably remain a mystery but the social nature of the species involved may have played a part, a marine mammal specialist said Saturday.
He's not running, but Morales looms large in Bolivia vote
Even in exile, Evo Morales looms over Bolivia's election next month.
Russia, China block release of UN report criticizing Russia
Russia and China blocked the official release of a report by U.N. experts on Libya that accused its warring parties and their international backers -- including Russia -- of violating a U.N. arms embargo on the conflict-wracked country, U.N. diplomats said Friday.
S. Korea calls for N. Korea to further investigate shooting
South Korea said Saturday it will request North Korea to further investigate the killing of a South Korean government official who was shot by North Korean troops after being found adrift near the rivals' disputed sea boundary while apparently trying to defect.
Japan's new PM says stable Japan-China ties key to region
New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed in talks Friday to work closely together by holding high-level meetings including summits, but did not discuss the possibility of a visit by Xi to Japan.
Canada Mounties charge man with falsely claiming terrorism
Canada's national police force has arrested and charged a Canadian man with falsely claiming to have committed terrorist acts.
At UN, Pakistani leader says India sponsors anti-Muslim hate
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday assailed India's Hindu nationalist government and its moves to cement control of Muslim-majority Kashmir, calling India a state sponsor of hatred and prejudice against Islam.
Paris stabbing suspect wasn't on police radar, minister says
A young man stabbed two people Friday outside the former Paris offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, where 12 people were killed in 2015, and a terrorism investigation has been opened into the new attack, authorities said.