The government says the road and rail link will create jobs and lift the region’s economy, but critics are concerned about the environmental and social impact.

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At a gathering that has been called the “Catholic Woodstock,” the church has embraced influencers on social media as a way to engage the youth.

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When two bodies were found in a popular Roman park, Italians wanted answers. A TV program specializing in missing people helped identify them, and a suspect.

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