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Key dates in Pope Francis' 10-year pontificate

Key dates in Pope Francis' 10-year pontificate

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, on Monday marks 10 years as the head of the Catholic Church. Below are some key dates in his papacy.

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Reform and social justice: 10 years of Pope Francis

Reform and social justice: 10 years of Pope Francis

During his decade as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has reformed the government of the Vatican, worked for peace and reconciliation, and has taken action against clerical child abuse.

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Tourism announces its return at Berlin fair, defying inflation

Tourism announces its return at Berlin fair, defying inflation

The Berlin tourism industry fair this week celebrated its comeback from the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic with strong demand that has so far defied high inflation figures.

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Williamson gone as Sri Lanka put pressure on New Zealand

Williamson gone as Sri Lanka put pressure on New Zealand

Sri Lanka claimed the prized wicket of Kane Williamson to leave New Zealand on 70-2 in reply to the tourists' 355 at tea on day two of the first Test in Christchurch on Friday.

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Murray survives another tense battle, Raducanu advances at Indian Wells

Murray survives another tense battle, Raducanu advances at Indian Wells

Former world number one Andy Murray made it through another tough match on Thursday, rallying from a set down to beat Tomas Etcheverry and reach the second round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000.

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Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged as Kuroda bows out

Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged as Kuroda bows out

Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged in its last meeting before Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down and is replaced by economics professor Kazuo Ueda.

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Asian markets tumble as bank worries spread from Wall Street

Asian markets tumble as bank worries spread from Wall Street

Asian markets sank again Friday following a rout on Wall Street as signs of trouble at a regional US lender sparked concerns about the wider sector as the Federal Reserve ramps up interest rates.

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Warnings over AI and toxic beauty myths dog TikTok's Bold Glamour filter

Warnings over AI and toxic beauty myths dog TikTok's Bold Glamour filter

TikTok's latest sensation is a real-time filter called Bold Glamour that sashays right past debates over toxic beauty standards on social media, going all in on giving users a new face.

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Durant out for at least three weeks with ankle sprain: Suns

Durant out for at least three weeks with ankle sprain: Suns

Kevin Durant faces at least three weeks on the sidelines after suffering a sprained ankle, the Phoenix Suns said on Thursday.

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Upbeat Italy and troubled Wales battle to avoid Six Nations wooden spoon

Upbeat Italy and troubled Wales battle to avoid Six Nations wooden spoon

Italy are in the uncommon position of being favourites for a Six Nations match as they host troubled Wales in Rome on Saturday battling to avoid yet another Six Nations wooden spoon.

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