RELIGION March 16, 2017 Myanmar army: Charges of abusing Rohingya unsubstantiated Myanmar's military, under international pressure over alleged abuse against members of the Muslim Rohingya minority, has said official investigations failed to substantiate most allegations.
GLOBAL ECONOMY March 16, 2017 Egypt arrests 9 Brotherhood leaders accused of revolt plot Egyptian authorities arrested nine leaders of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group on charges that they belong to a terrorist organization and were plotting to overthrow the government, authorities said Tuesday.
RELIGION March 16, 2017 Pakistani court frees man sentenced to death for blasphemy A defense lawyer says a Pakistani court has freed an Islamic preacher who was sentenced to death four years on charges of blasphemy.
Europe March 16, 2017 UK's problem-plagued inquiry into child sex abuse begins Britain's problem-plagued inquiry into child sex abuse has finally gotten under way, years after it was organized amid revelations that entertainers, clergy and senior politicians were involved in abuse.
Europe March 16, 2017 Prosecutors probe possible 'junta' within Turkey's military Turkey's state-run news agency says a prosecutor has launched an investigation into the possible existence of a clique within the military capable of "obstructing" the government.
US March 16, 2017 Foreign minister welcomes Iran Oscar for best foreign film Iran's top diplomat has congratulated director Asghar Farhadi for winning the Oscar in the best foreign language category with his film "the Salesman." Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday the prize is a move against President Donald Trump's executive order barring U.S. entry to citizens from seven majority Muslim countries, including Iran.
GLOBAL ECONOMY March 16, 2017 Egyptian Christians fearing terror flee Sinai for 4th day Egyptian Christians fearing attacks by Islamic State group militants are fleeing the volatile northern part of the Sinai Peninsula for a fourth day, after a string of sectarian killings there sent hundreds fleeing and raised accusations the government is failing to protect the minority.
RELIGION March 16, 2017 Tiger zoo to open next to Thailand's raided Tiger Temple A new zoo is planned in western Thailand right next to the closed Buddhist temple that ran a lucrative tiger attraction while allegedly trafficking the endangered beasts.
Europe March 16, 2017 Francis becomes 1st pope to visit an Anglican church in Rome Pope Francis has become the first pontiff to visit an Anglican church in Rome.
GLOBAL ECONOMY March 16, 2017 Egypt's Christians flee terror in north Sinai security void After Islamic militants barged into his uncle's house, shot him and his son dead, then looted the place and set it on fire, Said Sameh Adel Fawzy knew it was time to leave.