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Merkel and Francis talk about a 'strong' Europe

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, has discussed with Pope Francis how Europe's economy should better serve people.

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• Activists: Rebel groups clash in northern Syria

  A wave of tit-for-tat kidnappings between rival Islamic militant groups in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo risks sparking large-scale internal fighting between rebels after clashes killed at least four militants earlier this week, activists said Saturday.

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• Hot off the press: Seen and heard in Cannes

  Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival:

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• Chance of survivors declines at Indonesian mine

  Rescue officials say falling rocks are hampering their progress in reaching 23 trapped workers at a U.S.-owned gold and copper mine in Indonesia, and chances of finding any more survivors are declining.

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