Mother Teresa canonized as saint by Vatican
The Associated Press reports Mother Teresa has been canonized by the Catholic Church, hailed as the saint of the gutters for her lifetime of charity to the poor. Pope John Paul II presided at the ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica, with dignitaries from around the world attending.
Saint Teresa of Kolkata canonized by Pope Francis
Pope Francis elevates Mother Teresa to sainthood drawing 120000 to St. Peter’s Square in a Holy Year ceremony. Francis lauds her radical care for society’s outcasts and her courage in shaming leaders for poverty crimes she denounced.
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Obama Putin face tough Syria talks at G20 summit
United States and Russia struggle to keep alive efforts to end the Syria civil war amid deep distrust and conflicting aims. Obama and Putin, at a China summit, face renewed pressure Monday as Kerry seeks a nationwide cease-fire and negotiators work through stalled issues.
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Hong Kong vote seen as crucial test for democracy
Voters turnout in Hong Kong for the most crucial election since the 1997 handover as 84 candidate lists compete for 35 seats. The race pits pro democracy groups and radical activists against Beijing backed rivals, with independence advocates contesting mainstream parties amid disqualification controversy.
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Turkey reports final IS border hold cleared near Azaz Jabrlus
Syrian government advances and airstrikes push rebel held areas in Aleppo as Turkey backed forces seal off Daesh from the Turkish border. The FSA cleared land between Azaz and Jarablus ending IS contact with Turkey.
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