Europe February 3, 2017 Bosnian school offers scholarships to people banned from US An international school in Bosnia has announced it will extend scholarships to refugees and other students affected by President Donald Trump's travel ban on citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Europe February 3, 2017 Portugal lawmakers condemn Trump's measures on migration Portugal's parliament has condemned President Donald Trump's ban on certain refugees and migrants from entering the U.S., in the latest example of the backlash that the policy is provoking worldwide.
Christianity February 3, 2017 Spanish nun gets death threats after saying Mary likely wasn't a virgin A nun in Spain has received death threats from angry Catholics after suggesting that Mary likely had sex with husband Joseph – much like any “normal couple” would.
RELIGION February 3, 2017 Boy from farm in Nepal has her big moment on Indian catwalk It was her big moment.
Europe February 3, 2017 Slovakia establishes police unit to fight terror, extremism Slovakia has established a new police unit to fight terrorism and far-right extremism.
Europe February 3, 2017 Israeli forces nearly finished evacuating West Bank outpost Israeli police say they are preparing to remove the last remaining Israeli protesters from the West Bank outpost of Amona, which forces are evacuating under court order.
Europe February 2, 2017 Knights of Malta acknowledge damage from Vatican showdown The Knights of Malta religious order is seeking to move beyond its showdown with the Vatican while acknowledging the crisis has hurt donations for its humanitarian work.
Europe February 2, 2017 The Latest: UN experts denounce Trump's ban on travel to US The Latest on the global reaction to President Donald Trump's temporary suspension of immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries (all times local): 2: 05 p.m.
RELIGION February 2, 2017 Organizers lament cancellation of Timbuktu music festival The last-minute cancellation of a well-known music festival in Timbuktu that had drawn thousands of foreigners to the remote Mali city marks a missed opportunity to bring hope to a former tourist hub struggling to recover after years of extremist threats, organizers said.