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Middle East December 30, 2018

Ex-Argentina FM who had role in probe of AMIA bombing dies

Hector Timerman, a foreign minister in former President Cristina Fernandez's government who played a key role in the disputed investigation into the deadly 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish center, has died, his family said Sunday.

Middle East December 29, 2018

Egypt says its security forces killed 40 militants

Egypt said Saturday its security forces have killed 40 militants in raids on their hideouts in the Sinai Peninsula and the Greater Cairo area, just hours after a roadside bomb targeted a tourist bus in the capital, killing three Vietnamese tourists and their Egyptian guide.

Middle East December 28, 2018

Bomb strikes tourist bus near Egypt's Giza Pyramids, kills 4

A roadside bomb hit a tourist bus on Friday near the Giza Pyramids, killing three Vietnamese and their Egyptian guide, officials said.

RELIGION December 28, 2018

Vatican hears testimony from alleged McCarrick abuse victim

The Vatican has taken testimony from a man who says ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick sexually abused him for years starting when he was 11, evidence that the initial case against the retired archbishop has expanded to include serious allegations of misconduct.

Middle East December 28, 2018

Vatican official urges Iraq's Christians to forgive, rebuild

The Vatican secretary of state urged Iraqi Christians who have endured years of Islamic extremist persecution to forgive, reconcile and rebuild their broken communities as he celebrated Mass Friday in Iraq's largest Christian town.

RELIGION December 27, 2018

Poet fears for his people as China 'Sinicizes' religion

Cui Haoxin is too young to remember the days of his people's oppression under Mao Zedong.

RELIGION December 27, 2018

Bomb at Greek church injures 2 after no warning given

A crudely-made bomb exploded outside one of Athens' most important churches early Thursday, injuring its caretaker and a police officer — troubling authorities as the attack took place without warning in one of the capital's busiest areas.

RELIGION December 27, 2018

Small bombs hit popular southern Thai beach, damaging statue

Two small bombs exploded at a popular beach in southern Thailand, one of them damaging an iconic statue beloved by tourists, police said.

RELIGION December 27, 2018

Pope's initial blind spot on sex abuse threatens legacy

It has been a wretched year for Pope Francis, whose blind spot on clergy sex abuse conspired with events beyond his control to threaten his legacy and throw the Catholic hierarchy into a credibility crisis not seen in modern times.

Middle East December 26, 2018

Egypt 's 2 ex-presidents appear in the same courtroom

Two former Egyptian presidents appeared Wednesday in the same Cairo courtroom, with Hosni Mubarak testifying in a retrial of Mohammed Morsi over charges related to prison breaks at the height of the 2011 uprising that toppled Mubarak.