June 9, 2023 Devout Catholic pilgrim becomes heroic 'backpack hero' in France A contemporary pilgrim on a journey across France's cathedrals became a hero after he used his Catholic faith as a source of strength to confront a man who had stabbed four children.
June 9, 2023 Intense fighting erupts in Ukraine as counterattack begins Moscow and Kyiv reported heavy fighting in Ukraine, signaling the start of the Ukrainian counterattack against occupying forces. The U.S. will provide extra security assistance for Ukraine.
June 6, 2023 Italy's government sees no need for direct investment in Stellantis as carmaker thrives Italy's Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti stated Monday that the Italian government doesn't see the need to invest in carmaker Stellantis, as the company is performing well.
June 6, 2023 Sri Lanka to reduce drug prices by 16% as financial crisis eases Sri Lanka's Health Minister announced that the country will reduce the prices of 60 essential medications by 16% starting June 15, just as the country sees relief from a financial crisis.
May 11, 2023 Portugal may start banning smoking to outdoor areas, limit tobacco sales Portugal may soon ban outdoor smoking starting Oct. 23 in a move aimed at raising a tobacco-free generation by 2040. Portugal also plans to limit tobacco sales.
May 11, 2023 India builds more hospitals to accommodate growing population, but doctors remain in short supply India’s doctor-to-patient ratio has hit a new high as the country’s population surges. While the country is building more hospitals, health care workers are in short supply.
April 29, 2023 Temple visits up in China as unemployed college graduates pray to find jobs Jobless university graduates in China are seeking solace in temples as they struggle to find employment in an economy still recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
April 29, 2023 Sculpture of Spain’s controversial ex-king puzzles tourists A new statue depicting former Spanish King Juan Carlos has been placed in Madrid. The statue refers to Carlos' passion for big-game hunting, which landed him in a scandal in 2012.
April 27, 2023 Croatia clears beaches of mysterious oil clumps ahead of tourist season As tourist season approaches, people in Croatia are working fast to clear miles worth of oil clumps that mysteriously drifted ashore along the Adriatic coast last year.
April 27, 2023 More and more of India's elderly flock to holy city to wait for a peaceful death India’s elderly are flocking to the holy city of Varanasi to wait for death. Dying in the ancient city allows Hindus to attain salvation by breaking the cycle of death and rebirth.