Pontiff arrives in Cairo to warm welcome
After arriving from Italy, Pope Francis is whisked away to the Presidential Palace and a visit with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. (April 29)
Facebook posts in Pakistan can be deadly — especially fake ones
Insulting Islam or the prophet Mohammed in this majority-Muslim country is punishable by death.
Six things Trump can do to squeeze North Korea –without sparking war
Secretary of State Tillerson will press for new U.N. sanctions on North Korea to end its nuclear program.
U.S. Admiral: N. Korea crisis is ‘worst I’ve seen’
The senior Navy officer overseeing Pacific military operations says North Korea crisis is at the worst point he’s ever seen. Adm. Harry Harris Jr. says he has no doubt North Korea intends to develop a nuclear missile capable of striking the US. (April 27)
How Trump can squeeze North Korea — without a war
Secretary of State Tillerson will press for new U.N. sanctions on North Korea to end its nuclear program.
Over-the-top political corruption case enrages Mexicans
Mexicans are used to politicians stealing public money, but the latest example has offended even them.
Detainees found in ‘secret cell’ in Philippines
A dozen people have been found stuffed inside a closet-sized cell hidden behind a book shelf in a Philippine police station, triggering further alarm about abuse under President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs.
German ban on full-face veils for public servants goes ahead
The bill was proposed last year by security officials from German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc.
British police shoot 1, arrest 4 in counter-terror raids
The injured suspect has been hospitalized in serious condition.
Report: Trump warns of ‘major, major conflict’ with North Korea
But President Trump also said he wanted to peacefully resolve the crisis.
