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Pope Francis expands ranks of cardinals who’ll likely pick successor

Pope Francis is helped by his aide Monsignor Leonardo Sapienza, left, as he walks with a cane to his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican on June 1, 2022.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pope Francis elevated 20 more churchmen to the rank of cardinal on Saturday, formally expanding those now eligible to vote for his successor in case he dies or resigns — the latter a step he has said he’d consider if the need arises. Of the churchmen being named new cardinals in the …

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Deadly clashes shake Libya’s capital, killing 13 civilians

Libyan forces are deployed in Tripoli, Libya, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. Clashes broke out early Saturday between rival militias in Libya's capital, a health official said. 

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Deadly clashes broke out Saturday in Libya’s capital between militias backed by its two rival administrations, portending a return to violence amid a long political stalemate. At least 13 civilians were killed and over 95 wounded, the Health Ministry said. It added that 64 families were evacuated from areas around the fighting. …

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Garbage piles in Scotland raise health concerns amid strikes

A view of overflowing bins in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh where cleansing workers from the City of Edinburgh Council are on the fourth day of eleven of strike action, in Scotland, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Stinking piles of garbage on the streets of Edinburgh are threatening the health and safety of the public, a health authority warned Saturday as strikes by garbage collectors in the Scottish capital moved into their ninth day. The warning from Public Health Scotland came as garbage collectors in Newham, a borough of …

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Biden admin creates Arctic region ambassador position to counter climate change, geopolitical threats

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 28: U.S. President Joe Biden gestures as he delivers remarks on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Biden administration has announced plans to establish a new ambassador-at-large position to represent the Arctic region amid growing geopolitical tensions with two other large players in the area, China and Russia. “To further American interests and cooperation with Allies and partners in the Arctic, and after extensive consultations with Members of …

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US Coast Guard cutter denied entry into Solomon Islands port sparking concerns of China’s growing influence

United States Coast Guard crew members work on a Cutter at the Coast Guard Sector Miami base on January 26, 2022 in Miami, Florida. 

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A United States Coast Guard cutter conducting patrols on an international mission in the Pacific Ocean was denied entry to a port in the Solomon Islands raising concerns about China’s growing influence in the area. The cutter Oliver Henry was taking part in Operation Island Chief monitoring fishing activities in the Pacific, …

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Sanna Marin: How much partying is too much for a leader?

Sanna Marin

On a mid year night in Helsinki half a month prior, Sanna Marin went celebrating with her companions. The 36-year-old drank liquor, moved and chimed in to music in a confidential setting. Somebody took out a telephone, and the revelers modeled for the camera, moving, giggling and embracing one another. A totally typical night out for any standard lady in …

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