Charlie Hebdo exits two journalists amid post-attack tensions
In Paris the satirical newspaper confirms artistic director Luz will end his Charlie Hebdo cartoonist career this week and writer Patrick Pelloux says he is leaving probably in January. Luz drew the controversial you weeping Mohammed cover after the January attack. Pelloux told Web7Radio that he may step away as the page turns.
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China pledges debt relief and aid at UN summit
President Xi Jinping announced an aid package and debt forgiveness for the smallest, poorest nations at the United Nations summit. He unveiled an initial two billion dollar fund aimed at post 2015 goals and projected expansion to twelve billion by 2030, with further loan write offs for the most indebted and least developed countries.
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Pope Francis Visits Philadelphia Highlights Founding Ideals
The pope spoke at Independence Hall and at the Gettysburg Address lectern, praising liberty and equality while warning against threats to religious freedom. He urged immigrants to value their heritage, aided by a World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia and a closing Mass at the Parkway.
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Iran vows action over hajj disaster amid Saudi blame
Iran says it will pursue international legal action against Saudi rulers for the Mina crowd crush that killed at least 769 people including 136 Iranians. Tehran accuses Riyadh of mismanaging the pilgrimage as officials note missing diplomats and analysts amid the tragedy.
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Rare double sky show as supermoon eclipse dazzles observers
Cape Canaveral reports a total lunar eclipse paired with a supermoon, the first since 1982 and not due again until 2033. The event will be visible across multiple continents with a two hour pre-show and NASA live video feed. Observatories invite public viewing as the Moon, Earth and Sun align for extended illumination.
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