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Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in

By Nicole Winfield  The Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Feb. 23 and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection. In a late update, the Vatican said Francis hadn’t […]

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Sudan’s generals agree to meet in efforts to end their devastating war, a regional bloc says

By Samy Magdy The Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s warring generals agreed to hold a face-to-face meeting as part of efforts to establish a cease-fire and initiate political talks to end the country’s devastating war, an African regional bloc said Dec. 10. Sudan slipped into chaos after soaring tensions between military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan […]

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