ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The Irreecha festival is held to thank God, whom the Oromos call Waaqa. Some still practice the traditional Waaqqeffannaa, which is the worship of Waaqa. ADDIS ABABA, ...

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EU leaders commit to address Ukraine’s pressing financing needs for 2026-2027 EU leaders commit to address Ukraine’s pressing financing needs for 2026-2027 At the EU summit leaders focused on Ukraine, ...

Update: President Trump on Oct. 8 announced that Israel and Hamas have struck a deal for Hamas to release all remaining hostages and for Israel to withdraw its forces to an "agreed upon line," in what ...

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