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The United Nations has expressed concern at the increase in U.S. state laws restricting people's rights based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Europe backs aggressive operations by governments in North Africa that lead to migrants being dumped in barren deserts, a joint investigation shows.
ROME -- Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed at making the church more inclusive while maintaining its strict ban on gay marriage.
Pope Francis has issued a verdict on artificial intelligence.
And President Joe Biden's statements of support for Israel did little to quell the violence across the region.