No casualties or major damage were reported immediately after the magnitude-6.2 tremor. But it rattled nerves, with memories of the disastrous 2023 quake in the country’s southeast still fresh.
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The Latest Battleground for Luxury Tourism: Albania’s Adriatic Coast
Sign up for the Travel Dispatch newsletter. Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips. Get it sent to your inbox.The bright waters of the Narta lagoon mirrored the sky — until a massive white …
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Pope Francis’ Coffin Is Moved to St. Peter’s in Solemn Procession
Crowds flocked to pay their respects and bid farewell to the pontiff, who died on Monday at the age of 88.
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Ukraine Cease-Fire Talks in London Downgraded After Rubio Pulls Out
Planned diplomatic talks on Wednesday have been scaled back, raising new doubts about progress toward a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine.
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Canada’s Million-Dollar Real Estate Crisis
Soaring housing costs, with many homes nearing $1 million, have sparked an exodus from cities like Vancouver, and Canadians want their next prime minister to do something about it.
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Slaughter of Civilians in Kashmir Shatters an Illusion of Calm
India had claimed in recent years that its heavy-handed approach had brought peace to the long restive region. The attack on Tuesday showed that wasn’t true.
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Wednesday Briefing: A Downgrade in Global Growth
Plus, the next big thing from Japan.
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Catholics Expected a Revolution from Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them
Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.
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Markets Gain After Trump Says He Has No Plans to Oust Fed Chief
Remarks by President Trump and his Treasury secretary fueled a rebound in global stocks, extending a surge that started on Wall Street.
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