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Pope remains in stable condition with slight improvement – Vatican News – English

Pope remains in stable condition with slight improvement  Vatican News - EnglishVatican Releases First Photo of Pope Francis Since He Was Hospitalized  The New York TimesFirst Photo of Pope Francis Since Entering Hospital  National Catholic RegisterVatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization  ABC NewsPhoto of Pope Francis released as Vatican says his health continues to improve  National Catholic Reporter

Calls in Serbia for independent investigation into claims of a sonic device attack at peaceful rally – The Associated Press

Calls in Serbia for independent investigation into claims of a sonic device attack at peaceful rally  The Associated PressMass anti-corruption protests put strain on close European ally of Russia  Fox NewsPhones glow in the night at silent anti-government protest in Belgrade attended by over 100,000 people  The Associated PressProtest Against Serbian Leader Draws Over 100,000 in Biggest Crowd Yet  The New York TimesSonic weapons not used to attack thousands of protesters, Serbia says  NBC News

Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cuts – BBC.com

Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cuts  BBC.comRadio Free Europe at risk after Trump cuts, EU searches for help  ReutersRadio Free Asia set to furlough most US-based staff due to government funding freeze  POLITICOEU’s foreign policy chief laments US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe  The GuardianCzech minister urges EU response in wake of Trump cuts to Radio Free Europe  EURACTIV

Pope Francis concelebrates Mass in the private chapel of Gemelli Hospital – Vatican News – English

Pope Francis concelebrates Mass in the private chapel of Gemelli Hospital  Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis photo released for first time since he fell ill  DW (English)Pope Francis seen praying in first photo since his hospitalization a month ago  NPRPope Francis is recovering. It hasn’t stopped talk of a succession.  The Washington PostVatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel  The Associated Press

Trump administration ramps up rhetoric targeting the courts amid mounting legal setbacks – The Associated Press

Trump administration ramps up rhetoric targeting the courts amid mounting legal setbacks  The Associated PressJudges Become Targets in Combative Political Environment  The Wall Street Journal'That's a lie': Judges around US calling out Trump admin for underwhelming defense  USA TODAYJudges are disturbed by Trump administration lawyers' arguments  MSNBCJudges Are Pushing Back on Trump’s Actions. Here’s a Look at Key Rulings.  The New York Times

Serbian officials deny illegal sonic weapon attack on peaceful protesters – The Associated Press

Serbian officials deny illegal sonic weapon attack on peaceful protesters  The Associated PressProtest Against Serbian Leader Draws Over 100,000 in Biggest Crowd Yet  The New York TimesProtesters flood Belgrade in one of biggest anti-government rallies  ReutersSerbia's largest-ever rally sees 325,000 protest against government  BBC.comSerbia: Protesters flood Belgrade with Vucic under pressure  DW (English)

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Frontline report: Russia’s giant oil refinery burns for 48 hours after Ukraine’s new 1000 km Neptune missile debut – Euromaidan Press

Frontline report: Russia's giant oil refinery burns for 48 hours after Ukraine's new 1000 km Neptune missile debut  Euromaidan PressUkraine Attacks Air Base Deep Inside Russia  The New York TimesRussian authorities bring in trains to fight oil depot fire  ReutersAiming ‘Left Of The Boom,’ Ukraine’s Drones Are Blowing Up Munitions Stocks In Russia  ForbesRussia Declares Emergency as Blast Wave Blows Away Houses Near Air Base  Newsweek

Israeli hostage freed after 491 days asks: Where was the United Nations, the Red Cross, the world? – The Associated Press

Israeli hostage freed after 491 days asks: Where was the United Nations, the Red Cross, the world?  The Associated PressFreed Israeli hostage tells UN, 'No more excuses,' says aid is feeding terrorists  Fox NewsGaza: ‘Bring them all home now’, freed hostage tells Security Council  UN NewsFreed hostage Eli Sharabi tells UN Security Council how Hamas steals UN aid to 'eat like kings' and starve the hostages  The Times of IsraelFreed hostage Eli Sharabi visits Rebbe’s grave year after brother prayed there for his return  The Jerusalem Post