Trump’s polarizing policies push some to greater faith
‘Trump pushes the moral button in you,’ the president of Union Theological Seminary said. The religious left is rising as a result.
Ahead of referendum, Europeans boycott Turkey and tourism suffers
Businesses dependent on foreign visitors say Europeans fear the country is sliding into a dictatorship.
94 ISIS fighters killed by U.S. bomb, Afghan official says
The U.S. strike, using the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, was carried out against an Islamic State group tunnel complex in Afghanistan.
North Korea rolls out heavy artillery in giant military parade
The festivities, celebrating Kim Il Sung’s 105th birthday, took place amid concerns that North Korea is preparing another nuclear test.
How this Coptic Christian town celebrates Easter
As a sign of mourning, Coptic Pope Tawadros II ruled earlier this week that Easter church services would be limited to the liturgical prayers “without any festive manifestations.”
China warns U.S., North Korea: ‘If war breaks out … no one will win’
Foreign minister warns of ‘irreversible damage’ from inflammatory threats.
China warns U.S., North Korea to curb heated exchanges
Foreign minister warns of ‘irreversible damage’ from inflammatory threats.
Turkey opposition leader calls for ‘no’ in Sunday’s vote
Two days before a referendum on extending the powers of Turkey’s president, the leader of the main opposition party accuses President Erdogan of running scared from a public debate and calls on voters to back the ‘No’ campaign. Video provided by AFP
Why Turkey’s constitutional referendum on Sunday is such a big deal
President Erdogan’s push to give his largely ceremonial post new powers will ripple through the U.S., Europe and Middle East
Iran’s FM calls for investigation into Syria chemical attack
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif calls for an investigation into the alleged chemical attack in Syria’s Khan Sheikhun. Video provided by AFP
