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Filipino debaters win int’l debate tilt

A team from the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) won in the latest World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC) held in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday, Jan. 4.

Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at 95

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job, died Saturday. He was 95.

Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI ‘worsening’

VATICAN CITY — The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has worsened due to his age, and doctors are constantly monitoring the 95-year-old’s condition, the Vatican said Wednesday.

Press freedom group calls for release of Algerian journalist

Reporters Without Borders has called on Algerian authorities to release journalist Ihsane El Kadi, director of the news outlets Radio M and Maghreb Emergent.

Russia says Ukraine can decide to meet its demand or else Russian army will decide

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told state media it is up to the Ukrainian government to determine how long the fighting in Ukraine will go on.

Zelenskyy says ‘Faith and Patience’ will help Ukraine endure

In a video address to Ukrainians celebrating Christmas late Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said they were creating their own Christmas miracle by remaining unbowed and defiant in the face of Russian attacks.

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