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Wednesday 14 September 2022 01:13 EDT

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TOP STORIES

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RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR — Ukrainian troops piled pressure on retreating Russian forces, pressing deeper into occupied territory and sending more Kremlin troops fleeing ahead of the counteroffensive that has inflicted a stunning blow on Moscow’s military prestige. By Elena Becatoros and Hanna Arhirova. SENT: 1,070 words, photos.

KAZAKHSTAN-POPE — Pope Francis told the Russian Orthodox hierarchy and other faith leaders that religion must never be used to justify the “evil” of war and that God must never “be held hostage to the human thirst for power.” Against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Francis opened an interfaith conference in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan by challenging delegations to unite in condemning war. By Nicole Winfield. SENT: 680 words, photos. With CHINA-VATICAN POPE — Chinese leader Xi to cross paths in Kazakhstan.

BRITAIN ROYALS — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II returned to Buckingham Palace, making its way through a drizzly London as crowds lined the route for a glimpse of the hearse and to bid her a final farewell. By Jill Lawless and Mike Corder. SENT: 1,080 words, photos, videos. With AUSTRALIA-BRITAIN-ROYALS — Australia to take South Pacific leaders to royal funeral; JAPAN-BRITAIN-EMPEROR — Japanese emperor, empress to attend queen’s funeral.

ELECTION 2022 — The Republican contest for Senate in New Hampshire remained a tight race between conservative Donald Bolduc and the more moderate Chuck Morse as the final primary night of the midterm season again tested the far right’s influence over the GOP. Republicans see Democratic incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire as beatable in the general election, now just eight weeks away. SENT: 1,040 words, photos. Also see MORE ON ELECTION 2022 below.

INFLATION-CONSUMER DEMAND — Chronically high U.S. inflation is showing signs of entering a new phase — one that’s more persistent and likely to require more drastic steps by the Federal Reserve that will heighten the risk of a recession. Economists are now pointing to strong consumer demand, spurred by rising wages. Prices are now spiking in a broader range of goods and services across the economy. By Economics Writer Christopher Rugaber. SENT: 900 words, photos. Also see FINANCIAL MARKETS below.

NORTH CAROLINA-HURRICANE RECOVERY — Nearly six years after extreme rainfall and flooding from Hurricane Matthew damaged many North Carolina homes, some homeowners are still left waiting on repairs. Some residents have spent years in motels or other temporary housing accommodations while a North Carolina agency makes slow progress spending federal funds for long-term hurricane recovery. By Hannah Schoenbaum and Gary D. Robertson. SENT: 1,020 words, photos.

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