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Increased volcanic activity detected in Greece’s popular tourist island of Santorini

Increased volcanic activity detected in Greece’s popular tourist island of Santorini

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Increased volcanic activity in Greece’s famed tourist hotspot of Santorini has prompted the country’s civil protection minister to call a meeting with local and disaster resp...

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Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night

Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night

A rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, health officials warn, prompting the cancellation of some events and changes to sports schedules to av...

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Pope’s Easter message appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine

Pope’s Easter message appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine

Pope Francis appealed for peace in Gaza and Ukraine as well as other conflict hotspots, in his Easter speech. The address was delivered by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, Vatican mas...

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At Mass in housing projects and tourist hotspots, Romans pray next pope focuses on poverty and peace

At Mass in housing projects and tourist hotspots, Romans pray next pope focuses on poverty and peace

ROME (AP) — At Masses in Rome’s housing projects and in the heart of its tourist district, the faithful prayed Sunday for the upcoming conclave that will elect Pope Francis ’ successor. An...

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Leaders of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia propose setting up migrant ‘hotspots’ outside the EU

Leaders of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia propose setting up migrant ‘hotspots’ outside the EU

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The leaders of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia on Tuesday proposed setting up facilities for hosting asylum-seekers outside the territory of the European Union, a solution th...

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‘I Regret Almost Everything’ review: Keith McNally’s memoir

‘I Regret Almost Everything’ review: Keith McNally’s memoir

Keith McNally has been charming New York City diners since he opened his first restaurant, The Odeon, in 1980, helping transform a then-derelict TriBeCa into a hotspot for the “glitterati.” The Od...

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