" This was a serious statement from one of John's good friends, an African American ex-gang member from Detroit who, as John said, "would die for me now, just like I'd die for him.

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"Once the social unrest has been addressed, the ICC should assist Zimbabwe in rebuilding as a serious cricket nation, " said a statement.

BBC: CHOOSE A SPORT

"I leave the College of Cardinals the possibility to bring forward the start of the conclave once all cardinals are present, or push the beginning of the election back by a few days should there be serious reasons, " the Pope said in a statement read by his spokesman, Father Federico Lombardi.

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