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Germany agrees 65bn-euro inflation relief package
Germany agrees 65bn-euro inflation relief package
by  AFP

The German government on Sunday unveiled a new multi-billion euro plan to help housesholds cope with soaring prices, and said it was eyeing windfall profits from energy companies to help fund the relief.

Pope Francis beatifies 'Smiling' John Paul I
Pope Francis beatifies 'Smiling' John Paul I
by  AFP

Thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square on Sunday as Pope Francis presided over the beatification of John Paul I, the so-called "Smiling Pope" who led the Catholic Church for just 33 days before dying in contested circumstances.

Pakistan floods wash away a family's marriage hopes
Pakistan floods wash away a family's marriage hopes
by  AFP

Truck driver and father-of-seven Mureed Hussain was planning for his daughter's October wedding when floodwater inundated his home, taking away the entire back wall and, with it, her hard-earned dowry. "It's such a big problem for us now," father Hussain said.

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