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Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air mass

The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43fFwcN

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4frI6nj

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple

There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vx8l0q

'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people

Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4odaL1I

Here's why counting votes in California is taking so long

It could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vvecTQ

Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month?

The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4o4XqIy