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Historic Vatican fraud trial to deliver its verdict
Historic Vatican fraud trial to deliver its verdict
by  AFP

A Vatican court delivers its verdict on Saturday in a historic trial focused on an opaque London property deal, with a once-powerful cardinal among 10 defendants facing jail for alleged financial crimes. Just weeks before the trial, Francis gave the Vatican's civilian courts the power to try cardinals and bishops, where previously they were judged by a court presided over by cardinals.

Inflation forces Turkey's central bank chief to move in with parents
Inflation forces Turkey's central bank chief to move in with parents
by  AFP

The new head of Turkey's central bank said she has been priced out of Istanbul's property market by rampant inflation, leaving no choice for the former finance executive but to move back in with her parents. The central bank last month pushed up benchmark lending rates to 40 percent in a bid to get inflation under control.

Mexico's Maya Train underway, despite environmental concerns
Mexico's Maya Train underway, despite environmental concerns
by  AFP

Mexico's Maya tourist train glided into action on Friday, promising prosperity for one of the country's poorest regions, but tainted by allegations of environmental devastation. Cancun is Mexico's leading tourist destination and welcomed 34 million foreign visitors between January and October, according to official figures.

UK's new Hinkley nuclear plant reaches milestone
UK's new Hinkley nuclear plant reaches milestone
by  AFP

The UK's planned Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant reached a major milestone on Friday, with the installation of a steel dome that will cover its first reactor building, operator EDF said.

Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air dominance
Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air dominance
by  AFP

Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to purchase more than 200 Airbus aircraft -- with the option for over 100 more -- in the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier. The Turkish Airlines statement said it had made firm orders for 230 jets and placed purchasing rights for an additional 125 aircraft.

Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air supremacy
Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air supremacy
by  AFP

Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to purchase more than 200 Airbus aircraft -- with the option for over 100 more -- in the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier. The Turkish Airlines statement said it had made firm orders for 230 jets and placed purchasing rights for an additional 125 aircraft.