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Pope Leo celebrates first Easter amid Middle East war

Pope Leo XIV is preparing to celebrate Easter for the first time as pontiff a year after his predecessor's death, as concerns grow among Christians over the Middle East war. Holy Week began with a clash in the Holy Land as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Italian Cardinal

Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to claim final World Cup place

Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico to seal their first appearance at the finals in 40 years. Iraq, whose preparations for Tuesday's playoff had been disrupted by the war in

New anti-corruption rules only a 'first step'

The EU’s new Anti-Corruption Directive can only be a "first step” towards tackling the issue, say some MEPs. But the European Conservatives and Reformists’ also warn that it “falls short of delivering the level of ambition required to effectively tackle corruption across the

Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis

By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, April 1 (Reuters) - Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a rare address to the nation on Wednesday about the war in the Middle East, with media reporting he will encourage Australians to conserve fuel. The address will be broadcast