Pope says he must go to Iraq because people cannot be let down
Pope Francis said on Wednesday he is going to Iraq, where his predecessor John Paul was not allowed to go in 2000, because “the people cannot be let down for … Read More
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Islamic State says it killed female media workers in east Afghanistan
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed three female media workers in eastern Afghanistan.
Saudi-led coalition says destroyed drone launched by Yemen’s Houthis
The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen said it has destroyed a drone launched by the Iran-aligned group towards the southern region of the kingdom, Saudi state TV reported … Read More
Lebanese pound holds at 10,000 to the dollar
The Lebanese pound held at the 10,000 resistance point against the dollar in the black market Wednesday, a day after the currency’s plunge sparked protests.
Six dead as Myanmar security forces fire at protesters
At least six people were killed as Myanmar security forces fired on pro-democracy protesters Wednesday, after the junta hit half a dozen detained journalists, including an Associated Press photographer, with … Read More
‘Nobody is safe anymore’: Afghans in shock after three female media workers killed
Outrage rippled through Afghanistan Wednesday as funerals were held for three female media workers gunned down in the eastern city of Jalalabad, the latest assassinations to rack the war-weary country.
An ancient monastery in Iraq is a symbol of Christian survival
Nestled in a steep rocky hillside among the remote mountains of northern Iraq, the Rabban Hormizd Monastery has watched invaders come and go through Christianity’s tumultuous history in this corner … Read More
Rug hunters risk death in search for Afghanistan’s last antique carpets
In his quest to track down the last of Afghanistan’s antique rugs, Chari Allahqul has weathered high-country blizzards, suffered beatings from armed robbers, and skirted fighting with insurgents.
Israeli-owned cargo ship back at sea after suspected attack
An Israeli-owned cargo ship that suffered a mysterious explosion last week has left Dubai’s port and was transiting the Gulf of Oman Wednesday, satellite tracking data showed.
Intense preparation paves way for pontiff to meet ayatollah
In Iraq’s holiest city, a pontiff will meet a revered ayatollah and make history with a message of coexistence in a place plagued by bitter divisions.