Albania’s Orthodox church elects new leader, Archbishop Joan
Albania’s Orthodox Church has elected Joan Pelushi as its new leader following the death in January of Archbishop Anastasios, who had revived the church after the fall of communism in 1990.
51 dead and more than 100 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia ’s eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 51 people and injuring more than 100, authorities said.
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Despite the stress of the fires, most LA County residents don't plan to leave, poll finds
Despite widespread stress, smoke inhalation and other disruptions caused by the January wildfires, a majority of County residents are happy with their lives here and ...
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Federal judge halts Louisiana’s first nitrogen gas execution, state says it will appeal
A federal judge has halted Louisiana’s first death row execution using nitrogen gas. It was scheduled to take place next week ...
NATO chief assures Western Balkans of alliance support and urges flexibility in Kosovo, Serbia talks
In his first trip to the once-volatile Western Balkans, NATO’s secretary general Tuesday underscored the alliance’s ...