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Israel carried out overnight strikes across Syria, including in the countryside of Damascus, Deraa and Hama, Syria’s state news agency said on Friday night. The agency reported that the strikes killed at least one civilian in Harasta near Damascus, and injured four people near the village of Shatha in Hama. Residents said they heard loud explosions and low-flying warplanes throughout the night in several governorates.

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Pope Francis made a historic visit to Mosul in 2021, with the city wearing the scars of war and ISIS rule. AP Pope Francis made a historic visit to Mosul in 2021, with the city wearing the scars of war and ISIS rule. AP'We need hope for the Middle East': What the region's clergy are looking for in a new pontiffThe National spoke to bishops and procurators gathered at the Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral to find out their hopes and fears

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'He fought for justice, for the poor, for an open church': Tributes as Pope Francis is laid to rest in Rome

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Preparations under way on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis at St Peter's Square in the Vatican. EPAAt least 50 heads of state and royalty among dignitaries expected to pay last tributes to a pontiff remembered for his humility

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A member of the faithful holds rosary beads during prayers outside Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome. AFP A member of the faithful holds rosary beads during prayers outside Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome. AFP'He carried the Middle East in his heart': Arab mourners in the Vatican bid farewell to Pope FrancisTens of thousands from around the world have flocked to St Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects