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Joyful Expectation of Christmas among Christians

At this final general audience before Christmas, "with trepidation and wonder we approach the 'place' where everything began for us and for our salvation, where everything was fulfilled, where the expectations of the world and of the human heart came together", said the Pope in his catechesis during today's general audience, held in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall.

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THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION AND THE POWER OF DIVINE GRACE

At midday today, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Benedict XVI appeared at the window of his study to pray the Angelus with thousands of pilgrims gathered below in St. Peter's Square.

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UN publishes book celebrating rich biodiversity of Southern Caucasus

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published a book celebrating the rich biodiversity of the Southern Caucasus and calling for its preservation.

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Holiday Shopping Tips

This holiday season the FBI reminds shoppers that cyber criminals aggressively create new ways to steal money and personal information. Scammers use many techniques to fool potential victims, including conducting fraudulent auction sales, reshipping merchandise purchased with stolen credit cards, and selling fraudulent or stolen gift cards through auction sites at discounted prices.

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Tarzan Meets Technology at the Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will screen “Tarzan and His Mate” (1934) and “Tarzan Finds a Son!” (1939), and explore the secrets behind the making of these two jungle classics on Saturday, October 16, and Sunday, October 24, respectively, at the Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Presented by the Academy’s Science and Technology Council, “Me Tarzan, You Technology: The Magic of Tarzan in the Movies” will be hosted by Oscar®-winning visual effects supervisor and Academy governor Craig Barron, with special guest Oscar-winning sound designer Ben Burtt.

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Most expensive city in Middle East is Beirut

Beirut has become the most expensive city in the Middle East this year.

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In Weight-Loss Struggle, Americans Are Leery Of Pills

Have you taken a pill or supplement to lose weight? Would you?

With several drugmakers working on new medicines to help overweight people shed pounds, we wondered how Americans view the idea these days.

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In Japan, Living Large In Really Tiny Houses

The Japanese have long endured crowded cities and scarce living space, with homes so humble a scornful European official once branded them rabbit hutches.

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Six guards beheaded in Afghan bank robbery

Six private security guards were poisoned and then beheaded in northern Afghanistan during a bank robbery, a police spokesman said Tuesday.

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Iranian ships under watch at world ports

Ships that carry petroleum to Iran are facing added scrutiny at Middle Eastern ports due to the new western sanctions.