The pope has expressed concern and promised a high-profile visit to Iraq later this year.

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The second and third richest men on the planet who are on a high-profile visit to India this week, are known for their The Giving Pledge campaign which asks the wealthy to commit to giving away at least half of their fortune.

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His trip is the latest high-profile diplomatic visit to the once-isolated nation since a reformist government took office a year ago.

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