Pope Francis’s down-to-earth style has become a trademark of his papacy. New rules for papal burials are another step to seal it into his legacy.Pope Francis’s down-to-earth style has become a trademark of his papacy. New rules for papal burials are another step to seal it into his legacy. Read More
Vatican Sets Out New Rules to Simplify Papal Funerals Read More »
The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two. Read More
Biden Agrees to Supply Ukraine With Anti-Personnel Mines Read More »
The U.S., which has previously blocked four other resolutions, said it vetoed the most recent version because it did not make the release of hostages a precondition for a truce.The U.S., which has previously blocked four other resolutions, said it vetoed the most recent version because it did not make the release of hostages a
U.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council Read More »
Kizza Besigye, a former presidential candidate, went missing over the weekend as he visited the Kenyan capital, reappearing days later in military custody back in Uganda.Kizza Besigye, a former presidential candidate, went missing over the weekend as he visited the Kenyan capital, reappearing days later in military custody back in Uganda. Read More
Ugandan Opposition Leader Charged After Being ‘Kidnapped’ in Kenya Read More »
The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two. Read More
Biden Administration Approves Ukraine’s Use of Anti-Personnel Mines Read More »
Amos Hochstein, a top Biden administration envoy to the Middle East, has seldom stayed overnight on trips to Beirut over the past year, so the extended visit may be a positive sign.Amos Hochstein, a top Biden administration envoy to the Middle East, has seldom stayed overnight on trips to Beirut over the past year, so
U.S. Envoy Holds 2nd Day of Talks on Cease-Fire in Lebanon Read More »
The unusual alert came a day after Ukraine used American-made ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time.The unusual alert came a day after Ukraine used American-made ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time. Read More
U.S. Closes Its Kyiv Embassy, Warning of ‘Significant Air Attack’ Read More »
Overextended and exhausted, Ukrainian forces lack manpower and artillery against Russian forces willing to absorb staggering casualties.Overextended and exhausted, Ukrainian forces lack manpower and artillery against Russian forces willing to absorb staggering casualties. Read More
As Trump Pushes Peace, Russia Intensifies Assaults on Ukraine Read More »
Middle East Airlines has managed to fly through regional and civil wars since the 1960s. And it is still in the skies today.Middle East Airlines has managed to fly through regional and civil wars since the 1960s. And it is still in the skies today. Read More
Middle East Airlines Has Become an Unlikely National Hero in Lebanon Read More »
Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American markets.Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American markets. Read More
Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Look to the West Read More »