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The Latest: Polish Bishops Vow to ‘Listen Carefully’ to Pope
The Latest on Pope Francis' trip to Poland for World Youth Day events (all times local): 7:35 p.m. Pope Francis has prayed by the relics of the late pope from Poland, St. John Paul II, at the Wawel Cathedral and has met with Poland's bishops who vowed to "listen carefully" to his teaching. Francis came on a...
Poland plans paramilitary force of 35,000 to counter Russia
Poland says it will start recruiting in September for a new 35,000-strong paramilitary defence force because of tensions with Russia. Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz said top positions in the Territorial Defence Force had already been decided. The force will have civilian volunteers trained in military skills. It is aimed...
Putin tells Poland and Romania: You’re in the CROSSHAIRS of Russian rockets for helping US
VLADIMIR Putin has put Poland and Romania "in the crosshairs" of Russian rockets, according to his latest aggressive outburst. The Russian President's stark warning comes as both countries refuse to give in to his demands that they cease to host a US missile shield within their borders. Moscow considers the...
Chicago Police Union Hires Officer Who Killed Black Teen: Reports
The Chicago police union has hired as a janitor the white officer charged with fatally shooting a black teenager in 2014 as a way of helping him financially, local media reported on Thursday. Jason Van Dyke was charged with first-degree murder last November, more than a year after he shot Laquan McDonald 16 times. The October...
Poland steps up police patrols on border as Germany overflows with refugees
Polish towns located near the German border are strengthening security in an attempt to stop asylum seekers coming from the west. Refugees granted permission to stay in Germany can cross the border unrestricted thanks to the Schengen free travel zone. Refugees are attracted to Poland due to a number of factors, including...