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General Assembly adopts resolution condemning attacks on places and objects of worship and calling for global conference on protective measures

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trumps legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Joe Bidens presidential inauguration (all times local):

Norwich — Religious leaders from nearly a dozen faiths came together online Tuesday evening to pray collectively “to begin the first step to restore inner peace and national harmony” on the eve of Wednesday’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, D.C. The online prayer vigil, organized by the Norwich Area Clergy Association with the stated goal to “put an end to the hate that continues to challenge and hurt us,” allowed faith leaders to share their traditions and...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Joe Bidens presidential inauguration (all times local):

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden began Inauguration Day joining in prayer at a church service with the Democrats’ legislative nemesis, Mitch McConnell, a gesture of unity after four years of division

Climate change, pandemic relief and immigration are among the issues the incoming US president will address through executive orders, top aide says

BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party has elected Armin Laschet, the pragmatic governor of Germany’s most populous state, as its new leader — sending a signal of continuity

BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party on Saturday chose Armin Laschet, the pragmatic governor of Germany’s most populous state, as its new leader — sending a signal of

Three human rights activists have gone on trial in Poland for alleged desecration and offending religious sentiment by adding the LGBT rights movement’s rainbow symbol to posters of a revered Roman Catholic icon and publicly displaying the altered image