Europe October 31, 2016 The Latest: Hundreds cheer Pope Francis' arrival in Sweden The Latest on Pope Francis' visit to Sweden (all times local): 2:05 p.m.
Europe October 31, 2016 World War II hero declared dead more than 70 years after he disappeared A hero of World War II who vanished after he was credited with helping at least 20,000Â Hungarian Jews escape the Holocaust was declared dead Monday, more than 71 years after the war ended.
Islam October 31, 2016 Facebook post mocking Islamic holy site sparks violence in Bangladesh Police in Bangladesh have detained 15 people after hundreds of Muslims launched a wave of attacks against Hindu temples and homes in a rare convulsion of communal violence in the country's east.
Europe October 31, 2016 Pope names successor to Guam archbishop accused of sex abuse Pope Francis has named a successor to Guam's archbishop, who is accused of sexually molesting altar boys, tapping an American and giving him special authority in the Pacific island archdiocese.
Europe October 31, 2016 Geert Wilders hate-speech trial set to begin The politically charged hate-speech trial of Dutch firebrand anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders is set to start, with Wilders boycotting the opening.
RELIGION October 31, 2016 2 women unite to take 'honor' out of killing in Pakistan So much divides two women who fought in the battle to take the "honor" out of killing in Pakistan.
Europe October 31, 2016 The Latest: Rescuers search collapsed buildings in Italy The Latest on the powerful earthquake that has rocked already stricken central and southern Italy (all times local): 9:15 a.m.
RELIGION October 31, 2016 Some of Venezuela's opposition begin talks with president Some members of Venezuela's divided opposition began talks with the government Sunday night as part of a Vatican-led attempt to defuse the country's political crisis ahead of another big street protest to call for the removal of socialist President Nicolas Maduro.
Europe October 30, 2016 Italy hit by strongest quake in 35 years, no deaths reported Central Italy was hit by another powerful earthquake Sunday, toppling buildings that had recently withstood other major quakes and sending panicked residents back into the streets, but causing no immediate loss of life.
RELIGION October 30, 2016 Pope tweets for Christian unity on eve of Sweden visit Pope Francis hopes that his upcoming visit to Sweden on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation will help in uniting Christians.