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Cyprus' Greek Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II dies at 81

Cyprus' Greek Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II dies at 81

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Archbishop Chrysostomos II, the outspoken leader of Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Christian Church whose forays into the country’s complex politics and finances fired up supporters and detractors alike, has died. He was 81.
Dubai fire races up high-rise near world's tallest building

Dubai fire races up high-rise near world's tallest building

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fire broke out early Monday morning at a 35-story high-rise building in Dubai near the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.
Warnock, Walker get personal in Georgia's closing arguments

Warnock, Walker get personal in Georgia's closing arguments

ATLANTA (AP) — After spending months arguing that Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker is “not ready” for high elected office, Sen.
Tanzania: Plane crashes into Lake Victoria; 19 dead

Tanzania: Plane crashes into Lake Victoria; 19 dead

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A plane crashed Sunday morning into Lake Victoria as it approached an airport in Tanzania, killing 19 people on board, the country's prime minister said.
Monitors say 9 killed in Syria shelling of tent settlements

Monitors say 9 killed in Syria shelling of tent settlements

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — Syrian government forces shelled tent settlements housing families displaced by the country’s conflict in the rebel-held northwest early Sunday, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens, opposition war monitors and first r
Deadly tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma, flatten buildings

Deadly tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma, flatten buildings

IDABEL, Okla.
Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'

Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Barack Obama warned anxious Democrats on Saturday that abortion rights, Social Security and even democracy itself are at risk if Republicans seize congressional majorities next week.
Deadly year could imperil Little Rock mayor's reelection bid

Deadly year could imperil Little Rock mayor's reelection bid

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Frank Scott became Little Rock’s first popularly elected Black mayor four years ago on campaign promises to unite a city long divided along racial lines.
Russia cafe blaze north of Moscow kills 13, injures 5

Russia cafe blaze north of Moscow kills 13, injures 5

MOSCOW (AP) — A fire in a large cafe in the Russian city of Kostroma killed 13 people and injured five others on Saturday, local authorities said.
Iran Revolutionary Guard launches satellite-carrying rocket

Iran Revolutionary Guard launches satellite-carrying rocket

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Saturday launched a new satellite-carrying rocket, state TV reported, seeking to demonstrate the force's space prowess even as anti-government protests rage across
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