The Presidency of the Council of Ministers declares a three-day mourning period on the occasion of Pope Francis death

21
Apr.
2025

The Presidency of the Council of Ministers declares a three-day mourning period on the occasion of Pope Francis death

The mourning period will begin today and end on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Flags on public buildings and institutions will be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning, and the usual programming of radio and television stations will be modified to take account of this momentous event.

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Israel says will increase strikes on 'key elements of regime' in Iran

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10:55

MSF says 26 staff missing from South Sudan violence

10:51

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10:51

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10:50

Israel army warns Hezbollah 'will pay a heavy price'

10:49

Saudi defence ministry says two drones targeting refinery intercepted

10:47

Israel army says simultaneously striking targets in Iran, Lebanon

10:45

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10:44

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10:20

Iran Red Crescent says 555 people killed in Iran since start of war

10:15

Iran army says targeted US Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait

10:06

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09:54

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09:53

35 killed in Iran's southern Fars province by US, Israeli attacks: media

09:43

Unmanned drone hit runway on UK Cyprus base: British FM

09:40

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