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Afghanistan's Taliban eye aid at their first UN climate talks since 2021 takeover

Mawlawi Matiul Haq Khalis, director-general of Afghanistan's National Environmental Protection Agency meets with the media on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku on November 11, 2024. — AFP

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Trump picks South Dakota Gov Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary: report

Donald Trump gestures next to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem during a town hall campaign event in Oaks, Pennsylvania, US, October 14, 2024. — Reuters

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next secretary of the Department of...




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Hit-and-run attack in southern China's Zhuhai kills 35

Emergency personnel work near the site of a suspected hit-and-run attack, which left several wounded, outside a sports centre, in Zhuhai, China, November 11, 2024, in this still image taken from a social media video. — Reuters

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Trump makes new appointments, Rubio tipped for secretary of state

US President-elect Donald Trump and Republican US Senator Marco Rubio 2011. — Reuters

US President-elect Donald Trump announced new members of his incoming administration on Monday, and was expected to pick Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state.

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Russia bans 'child-free propaganda' to try to boost birth rate

Blogger and marketer Alina Rzhanova, 33, walks with her eight-month-old son Igor during an interview with Reuters in the city of Yaroslavl, Russia October 3, 2024. — Reuters

Russia's lower house of parliament voted unanimously on Tuesday to ban what authorities cast as...




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Court delays decision on sentencing Trump to November 19

US President-elected Donald Trump. — Reuters/file

Trump, due to be sentenced on Nov 26, may receive reprieve. Presidents have sweeping immunity from prosecution.President-elect repeatedly derided the case as witch-hunt.

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Trump names Elon Musk to a role leading govt efficiency drive

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks as Republican presidential nominee and US president-elect Donald Trump looks on during a rally at the site of the July assassination attempt against Trump, in Butler, Pennsylvania, US, October 5, 2024. — ReutersMusk and Ramaswamy to lead...




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US airman who leaked classified Pentagon documents jailed for 15 years

An undated image of the suspect, national guardsman Jack Teixeira, can be seen reflected in an image of the Pentagon in Washington, DC in this photo illustration created on April 13, 2023. — AFP

Jack Teixeira, an American airman who admitted to leaking a trove of...




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COP29: Why are countries fighting over climate finance?

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement during the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 12, 2024. — Reuters

BAKU: Climate change remains a point of concern and contention for countries around the world who are now fighting...




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British writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for her novel 'Orbital'

British writer Samantha Harvey and Booker Prize 2024 winner for her book "Orbital" poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the Booker Prize Award announcement ceremony, at the Old Billingsgate, in London, on November 12, 2024. — AFP

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby quits over abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaks during a visit to the tomb of Oscar Arnulfo Romero in San Salvador on June 4, 2024. — AFP

The leader of the world's Anglicans, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, on Tuesday resigned following a damning report that concluded the...




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India's top court denounces BJP's demolition drive mainly targeting minority Muslims

Police officers throw stones towards the demonstrators during a protest against a government demolition drive, in Haldwani in the northern state of Uttarakhand, India, February 8, 2024. — Reuters Pleas were filed after demolitions in BJP-ruled states. Rights groups,...




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Trump says he will nominate anti-'woke' Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

US President Donald Trump is interviewed by Fox and Friends co-host Pete Hegseth at the White House in Washington, US April 6, 2017. REUTERS

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has picked as his secretary of defence Pete Hegseth, a Fox News commentator and veteran who has...




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2 Generations of Military Chaplains Reflect on Experience, Look to Future

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Knights of Columbus Surpasses $100 Million in Support for Seminarians, Religious Vocations

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Diocese of Oakland Says It Will Pay Up to $200 Million for Hundreds of Abuse Claims

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U.S. Latino Catholic Family Receives Award for Exemplary Faith and Service

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Group Launches Quinceañera Program Designed to Form Young Catholic Women

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EWTN’s Father Wade Menezes Urges Men to ‘Stand Firm, Be Strong’

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A Better Translation of the St. Michael Prayer, Is the God of Natural Law an Idol, On Keeping Up Appearances, and More Great Links!

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Film Tells Story of Michelle Duppong, FOCUS Missionary Who ‘Evangelized Through Friendship’

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International Catholic Professional Formation Program Grows in DC

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Pope Francis Moves Part of Vatican Library and Archive to Rome Seminary

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What 2024 Election Results Mean for Catholics and the Country

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Installation of New Bishop in England Deferred for a Second Time

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Pope Francis to Have Sunday Lunch With 1,300 Guests On World Day of the Poor

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Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over Handling of Abuse Cases

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Archbishop Broglio Calls Bishops to Insist on Human Dignity, Migrant Aid After Election

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US Nuncio: Bishops Must Foster Missionary Zeal

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US Bishops Will Speak Out ‘Loudly’ if Trump’s Mass Deportation Rhetoric Becomes Reality

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Bishops Elect New Treasurer, Committee Chairs at Baltimore Meeting

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‘Luckiest Priest in America’ Leads His Last Eucharistic Procession on Campus

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Catholic Woman Awarded $12.7 Million in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Over COVID Vaccine

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Imran violated PTI's constitution in nominating Raja as secretary general

PTI leader Salman Akram Raja and founder Imran Khan. —Screengrab/ X/ @salmanAraja/ Instagram/ @ptiofficial/ FileOmar Ayub's resignation not yet formally accepted.Gohar says Raja’s work as secy gen is internal matter.PTI Constitution has no provision for secy gen's nomination.



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Smog crisis shuts schools, moves classes online in five more Punjab divisions

Students wearing face masks walk along a street amid smoggy conditions in Lahore on November 21, 2023. — AFP

RAWALPINDI: As intense smog continues to choke residents across Punjab, the provincial government on Tuesday ordered the closure of public and private schools and a...




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PM Shehbaz attends all-important Climate Action Summit in Baku

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend the Opening Ceremony of the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan November 12, 2024. — ReutersPM to highlight climate change dangers affecting...




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Key facilitator in Police Lines deadly blast turns out to be policeman: IG

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General Akhtar Hayat Gandapur addressing a press conference in Peshawar on November 12, 2024. —Screengrab/ Geo News

PESHAWAR: Police have arrested a constable identified as the key facilitator of the suicide attack that killed at least 86 police...




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'CNIC fee to increase if more Nadra offices opened'

Outside view of the Nadra's mega center in Peshawar. — APP/FileNadra says its funding relies on issuance and renewals.Concerns raised over fake CNICs for Afghan nationals. Nadra assures committee it monitors data leaks closely.

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PTI top leaders, SIC chief released after brief arrest for ‘violating' Section 144

Punjab police personnel arresting top PTI leaders and SIC chief outside Rawalpindi's Adiala jail on November 12, 2024. — ReporterAyub, Qaiser, Raza were detained outside Adiala Jail.Police say top politicians arrested for violating Section 144. PTI says politicians were waiting...




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Pakistan calls for 'redefining' climate finance strategy to help vulnerable nations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the Climate Finance Roundtable Conference, hosted by Pakistan, on the sidelines of COP29 Climate Action Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 12, 2024. — PID

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14 drown as bus carrying wedding guests plunges into Indus River in Gilgit

Rescue efforts underway near the site of the accident in GB on November 12, 2024. — Reporter

Ill-fated bus was part of a wedding procession, say police.“Apparently, accident was result of driver’s negligence.” President Zardari expresses sorrow...




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Nawaz hopeful of 'good' Pakistan-US ties after Trump's victory

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif and United States President-elect Donald Trump. — X/@NAofPakistan/Reuters/FileNawaz hopes Pak-US ties would improve further after Trump’s win.Says Indian cricket team should visit Pakistan for CT 2025. "PTI started culture of...




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'Long-term plan': Punjab proposes 3-month wedding ban to tackle smog

Brides attend a mass-wedding ceremony in Karachi. — AFP/FilePunjab govt has prepared "long-term plan" about smog: AGPSays task force has been formed in all districts to combat smog. People to be asked to contract marriages in October, he says.

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In a first, constitutional bench to begin hearing cases from Nov 14

Facade of the Supreme Court. — SC website/file

Justice Mandokhail, Justice Mazhar attended committee’s meeting. Meeting held to discuss matters related to constitutional bench.Justice Ayesha will not be available on Nov 14, 15, says SC.




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Criminals becoming security guards, says Karachi's top cop

Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho speaks during an event in Karachi, on July 24, 2024. — Facebook/@ssusindhpoliceOdho calls for stricter laws to address this alarming trend.Karachi's top cop warns security company owners of action.Legislation to tighten rules for companies in...




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KP pushes for entering PIA privatisation bid

An representational image of a PIA airplane. — AFP/FileKP’s offer would exceed Rs10 billion bid from Blue World Consortium.Province highlights commitment to preserving PIA as a national asset.KP government pledges strong backing for PIA’s revival and national interests.



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As smog lingers, Lahore slips to second on global pollution chart

People ride on motorbikes amid smog on a road in Multan, Pakistan November 12, 2024. — ReutersPunjab chokes on toxic smog despite mitigation effortsMultan records AQI of 396 this morning on IQ Air's live rankings. Man killed, three injured road accident due to low...




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5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Islamabad, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A representational image showing a Richter scale reading. — AFP/File

Quake originated at 10:13am as per Pakistan Meteorological Dept.Epicentre of 220km deep quake located in Hindu Kush region.Hindu Kush area hotspot for seismic activity due to its position.


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Tightened security around Karachi airport troubles commuters

Police personnel stop commuters at a checkpoint on a road leading towards Karachi airport, on November 13, 2024. — ReporterLEAs close off road leading from Star Gate to Jinnah Terminal.Traffic being diverted from Model Colony to Sharea Faisal: police.New measures taken due to...




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Pakistanis make 20m daily attempts to 'access explicit websites' via VPNs

The picture shows a person using VPN on mobile phone. — Canva/FilePTA blocks over 844,000 websites, more than 100,000 URLs for explicit content.Unregistered VPNs cited as security risks; PTA accelerates VPN registration.Complaints of slow VPN speeds rise as PTA restricts unauthorised...