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Pope Francis To Visit Egypt

The trip happens a few weeks after attacks targeting Coptic Christians in the country

Pope Francis is due to fly to Egypt today in a bid to foster inter-faith dialogue with the Muslim world at a time of increased persecution of Middle Eastern Christians -- notably Egypt's Coptic community.

President Trump has said a major conflict with North Korea is still possible -- but he's praised his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for his efforts to resolve the dispute.

Aid organisations say they have suspended their operations in the South Sudanese town of Kodok, following intense fighting that have displaced up to 25 thousand people.

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Fri 28 Apr 201706:06GMT

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  • Fri 28 Apr 201706:06GMT