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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- A series of car bomb explosions rocked Syria's capital Sunday, killing at least eight people and wounding 12, as officials claimed to have foiled a plot to target crowded areas during the first morning commute after a Muslim holiday....
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) -- Manny Pacquiao lost his WBO welterweight world title to Jeff Horn in a stunning, unanimous points decision in a Sunday afternoon bout billed as the Battle of Brisbane in front of more than 51,000 people....
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The roster of American musicians was impressive: Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Booker T. and the MGs. They arrived in Europe in 1967, bringing with them the powerful, soulful Memphis Sound. Ahead was a tour with stops in London, Paris and elsewhere....
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Qatar likely faces a deadline this weekend to comply with a list of demands issued by Arab nations that have cut diplomatic ties to the energy-rich country, though its leaders already have dismissed the ultimatum....
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was released from prison early Sunday days after a parole board granted him early release from his 27-month corruption sentence....
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- A series of car bomb explosions, including a suicide attacker who blew himself up after being surrounded by security forces, rocked the Syrian capital on Sunday, killing at least eight people and wounding a dozen more, state TV reported....
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- The landlord that owns the Little Rock nightclub where a shooting resulted in 28 people being injured officially evicted the club....
NEW YORK (AP) -- Emotional and physical wounds are continuing to heal at a Bronx hospital where authorities say an enraged former doctor returned to exact vengeance on his former colleagues....
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By Carol ZimmermannORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) -- Catholic leaders attending the opening Mass of the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of The Gospel in America" were urged to reflect joy -- a sign of God's presence -- and not exclusively focus on the world's problems."A big part of the reason behind this promising convocation, folks, is that we, your pastors, believe with Pope Francis, that a renewal of joy is essential for a deepening of Catholic vitality and confidence today," said New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, homilist at the July 1 Mass.The hotel ballroom in Orlando was transformed into a spacious church for the congregation of about 3,500 delegates -- invited from dioceses around the country -- who were urged to view their time at the four-day convocation as a journey, not just a conference, by Dallas Bishop Edward J. Burns in remarks before Mass.The Mass was concelebrated by 150 bishops. Readings were in Spanish and English and Prayers of the Faithful were delivered in ...