World News
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Vatican declines to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ calls for UN leadership
Vatican declines to join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza recovery, citing concerns about the initiative's nature and preferring U.N. leadership instead.
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Peru sinks deeper into chaos as seventh president in ten years ousted in ‘Chifagate’ scandal
Peru president José Jerí ousted by lawmakers in censure vote, marking latest twist in political crisis that has seen seven presidents since 2016 amid ongoing corruption scandals.
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Russia sentences American to 4 years for allegedly trying to take Kalashnikov rifle stocks: report
American sentenced to four years in Russian jail for allegedly trying to smuggle Kalashnikov rifle stocks through Moscow airport security checkpoint.
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Italy cheers faith and flag in Milan after Paris’ ‘woke’ Olympic spectacle sparked culture clash, experts say
Paris 2024's controversial Olympic ceremony sparked culture wars with its modern reinterpretation, while Milan-Cortina embraced tradition and unity, expert say.
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Iran fires live missiles into Strait of Hormuz as Trump envoys arrive for nuclear talks
Iran fired live missiles into the Strait of Hormuz during IRGC naval drills and said it is prepared to shut the key oil transit route if ordered.
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Pastor accused of 'inciting religious hatred' with UK street sermon, legal advocacy group says
A pastor awaits potential charges after an arrest for allegedly "inciting religious hatred" during a street sermon, raising religious freedom concerns.
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Iconic 'Lovers' Arch' on Italian coast collapses on Valentine's Day
Italy's famous "Lovers' Arch" rock formation collapsed on Valentine's Day after severe weather battered the coast, devastating a beloved tourist landmark.
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100 US troops land in Nigeria as Islamic militants threaten West Africa regional security
Nigeria counterterrorism efforts receive U.S. military support as American advisers arrive to help combat Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province attacks.
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Iran operating secret ‘black box’ sites holding thousands in detention: reports
Iranian authorities allegedly use unofficial detention facilities for interrogation during protests, leaving families unable to locate loved ones as executions escalate.
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Iran launches war drills in Hormuz Strait as US carrier is flying missions 24/7 before Geneva talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva for nuclear talks as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted military exercises Monday.
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Tourist arrested after destroying multiple check-in kiosks in Hong Kong airport rampage
Tourist arrested after smashing Hong Kong airport check-in kiosks with metal stanchion. Police reportedly detained the 35-year-old man Monday.
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Medical NGO that slammed Israel’s anti-terror raid now quits Gaza hospital over armed operatives
Commentator says Israeli forces vindicated as MSF admits finding armed fighters at Gaza hospital. The medical charity's revelation contradicts previous condemnation against Jewish state.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he met with Democratic senators, thanked US for support
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that he thanked America for its support while meeting with U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse.
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Paris police raid Arab World Institute in connection with Epstein investigation
French authorities searched the headquarters for the Arab World Institute in relation to a Jeffrey Epstein investigation on Monday.
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UK, German defense officials defend military buildup under Russian threats
The defense chiefs of the U.K. and Germany made the case for strengthening the continent's military power to protect against any Russian aggression.
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Australia Hanukkah terror attack suspect seen for first time in prison
Naveed Akram appeared via video link in a Sydney court as a suppression order protecting the names of some victims was extended.
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Taiwan 'will not escalate, but will not yield' to Chinese intimidation, foreign minister warns
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung warns China's military expansion threatens global stability and semiconductor supply chains, with 90% of advanced chips produced in Taiwan.
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Iran says US must 'prove they want to do a deal' on nuclear talks in Geneva
U.S. sanctions discussions key to Iran nuclear agreement as Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi says ball is "in America's court"
Events
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St Teresa Fish Fries
St Teresa Renowned Lenten Fish Fries will run from February 20th through March 27th From 4:30-7:30
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St. John Lutheran School OPEN HOUSE
We are holding our school's open house on 2/22/26. Come tour our school and visit with our teachers. We would love to meet you.
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Al-Anon Meeting
Help for Friends and Family of a problem drinker. You know what it is doing to them, do you know what it is doing to you?
at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church
The project is part of an ongoing effort to enhance traffic safety.
Preliminary work getting started this week.
He will run as a Republican for the May primary.
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Norman passed Ryan Hixson on Tuesday night.
Erin Burgess competed in the 100 Yard Breaststroke.
