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US Pres. Biden meets Pope Francis in Vatican

United States President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday (Oct. 29), where he thanked the latter for his “advocacy for the world’s poor and...

Facebook changes name to Meta as it focuses on virtual reality

Social technology giant Facebook Inc. on Thursday (Oct. 28) announced its name change to Meta as the company introduced the “next evolution of social connection” called the metaverse.

10 killed, 12 wounded in IS attack in eastern Iraq

Up to 10 civilians were killed and 12 others wounded on Tuesday (Oct. 26) in an attack by militants of the extremist Islamic State (IS) group in Iraq's eastern province of Diyala, a provincial police source said.

FDA advisors recommend authorizing Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11

Advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday (Oct. 26) voted in favor of authorizing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

UN chief: Climate crisis is a code red for humanity

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday (Oct. 26) that the climate crisis is a code red for humanity and that urgent action is needed before it is too late.

US envoy reiterates window for Iran nuclear talks won’t be open forever

US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley said on Monday (Oct. 25) that the efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal are "in a critical phase," reiterating the negotiation window to revive the deal will not be open forever.

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