Black Smoke Rises From Sistine Chapel; No Decision On Pope -- NBC
VATICAN CITY — Black smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday, signaling that 115 Roman Catholic cardinals failed to agree on a new pope during the first day of the papal conclave.
The "princes of the church" began deliberating inside the Vatican after swearing an oath of secrecy and entering the papal conclave at about 5 p.m. local time (12 p.m. ET).
The smoke was created by the burning of ballot papers used by the cardinals in their deciding vote, with chemical cartridges being added to ensure the smoke did not appear to be white — the sign that a decision has been reached. It means the conclave will reconvene on Wednesday morning.
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MIDDLE EAST
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UK hints at bypassing Syria arms embargo.
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US threatens Pakistan with sanctions over Iran gas pipeline deal.
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AFRICA
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France, allies want special force for Mali UN mission.
UN accuses Mali soldiers of retaliatory attacks.
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EUROPE
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