Secret police are a quintessential feature of authoritarian regimes. From Azerbaijan's State Security Service to Zimbabwe's ...

The apostolic nuncio in Damascus - who turns 80 next January - is among the cardinals called to choose Bergoglio's successor.

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Laurence Norman - profile from The Wall Street Journal. News, articles, biography and photos.

The United States upholds its status as the major global economy and richest country, with a GDP of over $30.34 trillion as of 2025, steadfastly preserving its pinnacle position from 1960 to 2025 ...

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