Russia decries ‘new Cold War’ as East-West tensions cloud talks
The world has plunged into a "new Cold War", the Russian premier said Saturday, as Moscow came under attack at a…
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Rouhani visits Italy, France on first post-sanctions tour
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani is to visit Italy and France next week to boost economic ties, in his first…
Pope sets off for landmark Africa trip amid security risks
Pope Francis flew out of Rome on Wednesday, bound for Kenya on the first leg of a landmark trip to Africa that is…
Pope ends historic visit
Pope Francis dove into some of the United States' thorniest political debates during his historic visit by urging…
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…
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…
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…
Vatican recognizes State of Palestine in New Treaty
VATICAN CITY: The Vatican has officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty. The treaty, which was…
Egypt’s Sisi Heads to Rome on First European Visit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi left for Rome Monday on his first European trip since ousting his Islamist…
Egyptian Army Chief’s Supporters Furious over Time Magazine ‘Snub’
When Time magazine named Pope Francis its person of the year, most of the resulting debate centred on whether…
