Israel at war: Mid-East on knife edge ahead of assault
Israeli troops mass on the borders of Gaza ahead of a ground assault as Joe Biden weighs a trip to Tel Aviv amid growing clashes in the north with Iranian-backed Hezbollah forces.
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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.
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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