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6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique jail amid post-election violence/in /by
Machava prison holds high-risk inmates, including jihadists linked to armed groups in Cabo Delgado. At least 30 jihadists are among the escapees, including one classified as "highly dangerous," raising security concerns.
Unveiling Picasso: an exhibition of his prints in London/in /by
A new exhibition in London showcases over 80 prints by Pablo Picasso, and among the highlights is 'The Frugal Meal,' an etching that marks one of Picasso's earliest prints created in Paris during his Blue Period (1901-1904).
Marking 20 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami/in /by
Commemorative ceremonies are being held in several Asian countries in memory of the nearly 230,000 victims of the deadliest tsunami in history.
Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s patience/in /by
Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope's stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.
Somali migrant survives sea tragedy, vows to try again for Europe/in /by
The deaths of 25 migrants last month in boats off the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar brought to light yet another route that some in Africa are taking in dangerous bids for Europe.
A survivor of the worst gang attack on Haitian journalists says colleagues were cut down by bullets/in /by
A survivor of the worst gang attack on Haitian journalists in recent memory described Wednesday seeing colleagues cut down by bullets and reporters with head and chest wounds going an hour or more without help
The royal family’s Christmas celebrations/in /by
King Charles III and several close members of the royal family attended Christmas services at Sandringham Church on Wednesday, a long-standing tradition.
Massive prison escape in Mozambique amid post-election violence/in /by
Machava prison holds high-risk inmates, including jihadists linked to armed groups in Cabo Delgado. At least 30 jihadists are among the escapees, including one classified as "highly dangerous," raising security concerns.
Criminal case launched over Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan/in /by
The Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors, a Kazakh official said.
Russia sends help as Kazakhstan plane crash toll climbs/in /by
Kazakhstan officials said 38 people have died after an Azerbaijani airliner crashed Wednesday near the Kazakh city of Aktau