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Israel at war: Joe Biden privately backs Gaza ground invasion
In a closed door meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Biden said he remained 'fully in support' of Israel’s plans to launch an incursion into Gaza.
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Pope Francis lies in state in St Peter’s Basilica
Tens of thousands of mourners are lining up to pay their respects to the Argentine pontiff at the start of three days of public viewing ahead of his funeral on Saturday, following a solemn procession to transfer his coffin to the basilica.
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Vatican recounts Pope Francis’ final hours
The first so-called 'general congregation' following Francis's death, which signals the start of a centuries-old tradition, has determined that public viewing of the pontiff will begin on Wednesday in St Peter's Basilica ahead of Saturday's funeral.
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