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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

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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.

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.

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

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

Pakistan and Afghanistan border closure extends into second day after deadly clashes

Officials say the closure of border crossings for bilateral trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has extended into a second day after deadly weekend clashes spiked tensions