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Catholic priests bless same-sex couples in defiance of a German archbishop

The blessing of same-sex couples this week was the latest sign of rebellion by progressive believers in Germany’s most populous diocese.
Married and same-sex couples take part in a public blessing ceremony in front of the Cologne Cathedral in Germany on Sept. 20, 2023.
Married and same-sex couples take part in a public blessing ceremony in front of the Cologne Cathedral in Germany on Sept. 20, 2023.

Five Russian spy suspects to be charged in the U.K.

Britain has been seeking to take tougher action on external security threats and potential spies.
MPs Return To Parliament After Summer Recess
MPs Return To Parliament After Summer Recess

Iran’s parliament passes a stricter headscarf law days after protest anniversary

Violators could face up to 10 years in prison if an offense occurs in an organized way.
Iran Mahsa Amini
Iran Mahsa Amini
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India suspends visa services in Canada as rift widens over killing of Canadian citizen

Tension has grown since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Indian government agents may have been involved in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada.
Late temple president Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen on a banner outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Surrey, British Columbia on Sept. 18, 2023.
Late temple president Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen on a banner outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Surrey, British Columbia on Sept. 18, 2023.
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‘Every day we get closer’ to normalization with Israel, Saudi crown prince says in rare interview

Riyadh is discussing a major agreement with the U.S. to normalize relations with Israel in exchange for a U.S. defense pact and help developing its civilian nuclear program.
‘Every day we get closer’ to normalization with Israel, Saudi crown prince says in rare interview
‘Every day we get closer’ to normalization with Israel, Saudi crown prince says in rare interview

Russia strikes cities from east to west Ukraine, starting fires and killing at least 2

The early morning missile attack coincided with the United Nations General Assembly summit in New York, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a speech.
Ukraine said on september 21, 2023 its air defence systems had brought down three dozen Russian cruise missiles overnight in Moscow's latest barrage that left dead and injured throughout the country.
Ukraine said on september 21, 2023 its air defence systems had brought down three dozen Russian cruise missiles overnight in Moscow's latest barrage that left dead and injured throughout the country.

Poland, with election looming, says it isn’t sending new arms to Ukraine

Poland has been one of Kyiv's staunchest allies since Russia invaded, but the countries have fallen out over Ukrainian grain exports after Warsaw extended a ban on them.
President Of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Visits Poland
President Of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Visits Poland

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U.S. senators ask Biden admin to push for release of Princeton grad student held by Iran-backed militia

Elizabeth Tsurkov, who has Israeli and Russian citizenship, was abducted in March while doing research in Iraq “simply because she is Jewish and Israeli,” the two senators said.
A rally outside the International Committee of the Red Cross office in Gaza City in July demanding the Iraqi government  include Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails in the exchange for Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov.
A rally outside the International Committee of the Red Cross office in Gaza City in July demanding the Iraqi government  include Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails in the exchange for Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov.

Taylor Swift partners with Google for a vault song reveal — but it seems there’s been a 'Glitch'

Fans solved a series of 89 Easter egg puzzles through Google's search engine to reveal titles for new "1989 (Taylor's Version)" songs.
Taylor Swift in Inglewood, Calif., on Aug. 7, 2023.
Taylor Swift in Inglewood, Calif., on Aug. 7, 2023.

U.K. PM Sunak criticized for pushing back ban on new gas and diesel cars

The move angered green groups, opposition politicians and large chunks of U.K. industry, but was welcomed by some in his governing Conservative Party.
A night-time aerial view of Muswell Hill in London.
A night-time aerial view of Muswell Hill in London.

Ukraine strains to shore up aid as war's second winter looms

More than 18 months into the Russian invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is fighting to shore up international support amid a sluggish offensive and waning international attention.
Two women look at an apartment block in Izium, Ukraine, ruined in the shelling of Russian troops on the first anniversary of the liberation of the city from Russian invaders, on Sept. 20, 2023.
Two women look at an apartment block in Izium, Ukraine, ruined in the shelling of Russian troops on the first anniversary of the liberation of the city from Russian invaders, on Sept. 20, 2023.

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