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Pope’s health improving as hopes of leaving hospital rise

Pope’s health improving as hopes of leaving hospital rise

Pope Francis spent a peaceful second night in hospital for treatment of bronchitis, a Vatican source said Friday, as a senior cardinal said the 86-year-old could be discharged as soon as Saturday. Doctors late Thursday reported a “marked improvement” in the condition of the pontiff, who was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Wednesday, and […]
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Couple discover they are cousins after 17-year marriage, three kids

Couple discover they are cousins after 17-year marriage, three kids

In what is a startling revelation, a US couple, Celina and Joseph Quinones, have discovered they are actually related after 17 years of marriage and three children. The couple revealedthey discovered they are cousins after taking a family tree DNA test. Celina and Joseph Quinones, had been together for 17 years and have been married […]

Pope Francis spends night in hospital after breathing issues

Pope Francis spends night in hospital after breathing issues

Pope Francis spent the night in hospital in Rome, where the 86-year-old will continue receiving treatment on Thursday for what the Vatican has said is a respiratory infection. A spokesman initially said the pontiff had been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital Wednesday for previously scheduled tests — but in a later statement revealed that Francis […]

Two US army helicopters crash in Kentucky

Two US army helicopters crash in Kentucky

Two US Army Blackhawk helicopters crashed in Kentucky during a training mission Wednesday night, officials said. “The status of the crew members are unknown at this time,” army base Fort Campbell said in a statement early Thursday. “The command is currently focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families.” The helicopters, from the 101st […]

Bandits execute 5 of 60 abducted villagers in Niger

Bandits execute 5 of 60 abducted villagers in Niger

Bandits have reportedly executed five of the over 60 abducted villagers in Niger State.

They have also threatened to kill more instalmentally if the N100 million ransom demanded for their release was not provided soonest.