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World leaders gathering in Egypt throw their weight behind the Gaza ceasefire deal

The U.S. and Egyptian presidents are chairing a gathering of world leaders dubbed "Summit for Peace" on Monday to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal.

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Trial against famous ex-Jesuit artist, accused of abusing women, to start with judges named

The Vatican has taken the unusual step of announcing that it had named judges to decide the fate of a famous ex-Jesuit artist accused of sexually, spiritually and psychologically abusing women

An Egyptian official says 154 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel have been sent to Egypt

An Egyptian official says 154 Palestinian prisoners who were released by Israel have been sent to Egypt.

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Madagascar president to make a speech after soldiers turned against the government in apparent coup

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina was due to make a speech on national television on Monday after an elite military unit turned against the government in an apparent coup in the Indian Ocean nation and called for Rajoelina to step down.

Fast trains collide in Slovakia, injuring dozens, with 2 in critical condition

Two fast trains have collided in eastern Slovakia, injuring dozens of passengers