Though Pope Francis’ comments have no official implications for the US bishops’ stance on Communion, they illustrate a widening gap.…
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China says it has vaccinated 1 billion people
Through September 15, 2.16 billion vaccine doses had been administered and 1.01 billion people had been fully vaccinated, National Health…
With eye on Iran, Israeli navy steps up Red Sea presence
Vice Adm Eli Sharvit stopped short of confirming a series of attacks and mishaps on Iranian ships that have been…
Afghanistan Taliban highlights today: $12 million seized from ex-officials amidst cash crunch, says report
Reports of internal rift are the latest of a series of woes affecting Kabul's new rulers. As rumours of friction…
SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip
It was the first time a rocket streaked toward orbit with an all-amateur crew — no professional astronauts. SpaceX’s first…
In Afghanistan, friction among Taliban pragmatists and hard-liners intensifies
In a sign that the hard-liners had prevailed, the white Taliban flag was raised over the presidential palace, replacing the…
Haiti prosecutor seeks to charge PM in killing, is replaced
The request filed by Port-au-Prince prosecutor Bed-Ford Claude, who was fired by Ariel Henry, came on the same day that…
Johnson demotes Foreign Minister in Cabinet revamp
Liz Truss to replace Dominic Raab, Rishi Sunak, Priti Patel retain roles British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday appointed…
Sri Lankan prison minister resigns after threatening to kill Tamil prisoners
His act triggered the Tamil parties to call for his resignation. Sri Lanka’s Minister of State for Prisons Management Lohan…
Beijing court dismisses 3-year old China #MeToo case
The court said in a judgement that Zhou Xiaoxuan did not meet the burden of proof in claiming that she…