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In America’s birthplace, pope gives pep talk to immigrants
Pope Francis, speaking on Saturday in America's birthplace, offered stout words of support to Hispanic and other…
Feted in China, Xi’s U.S. profile dims in shadow of pope
On Friday morning, Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoyed the symbolic high point of his first state visit to the…
UN calls for European ‘solidarity’ in migrant crisis response
The UN refugee chief called Tuesday for European states to show solidarity in their response to the continent's…
Clinton says Yes, A Muslim Can Be President
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton responded to Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson's…
China turns to Islamic finance to expand economic clout
Islamic finance is gaining prominence as a channel for China to expand its economic influence abroad as banks…
Pope warns Cubans against ideology of elitism
Pope Francis met Cuba's revolutionary leader Fidel Castro and celebrated Mass with tens of thousands of followers…
Tsipras returns to power to fight for Greek debt relief
Greek leftist leader Alexis Tsipras will return as prime minister on Monday determined to secure debt relief from…
In Cuba, Pope kicks off first leg of 9 day tour
In brokering the historic thaw between Cuba and the United States, Pope Francis stepped squarely into the thorny…
Greeks return to polls in new election
Voting has begun in Greece's general election, with opinion polls indicating a tight race between the left-wing…
Putin gives go-ahead to Belarus airbase plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed the establishment of an airbase in neighboring Belarus, the latest move…