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GLOBAL ECONOMY September 19, 2016

Boko Haram beheads village chief in northeast Nigeria attack

A self-defense group says Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a village in northeast Nigeria and beheaded the local chief and his son.

RELIGION September 19, 2016

New survey says India's Modi continues to be widely popular

Two years after sweeping to power, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to inspire confidence in a majority of Indians, who are pleased about the state of their economy and see the country playing a growing role in the international arena, according to a survey released Monday.

RELIGION September 18, 2016

Administrator urges Vatican to remove Guam's archbishop

A Roman Catholic administrator is urging the Vatican to remove Guam's archbishop, who has refused to resign amid accusations of sexual abuse against altar boys.

US September 18, 2016

Egypt pulls out all stops for el-Sissi's UN visit

Seeking to improve the country's image, authorities in Egypt are pulling out all the stops to ensure that President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's visit to New York for the U.N.

RELIGION September 18, 2016

Saudis accuse Iran of supplying weapons to rebels in Yemen

Saudi Arabia is accusing Iran of supplying weapons to Shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen and is urging the U.N.

Europe September 18, 2016

Pope urges all to unite in peace prayers whenever they can

Pope Francis is asking people to unite in prayers for peace on Tuesday, when he'll meet with leaders of other religions in the town of Assisi.

RELIGION September 18, 2016

In Aleppo, besieged residents convinced truce will not last

Residents in the rebel-held districts of Aleppo now have a reprieve from the incessant bombings by Syrian government warplanes.

Europe September 18, 2016

World leaders to focus on refugee crisis and Syria at UN

World leaders meeting at the United Nations starting Monday will be trying to make progress on two intractable problems at the top of the global agenda — the biggest refugee crisis since World War II and the Syrian conflict now in its sixth year that has claimed over 300,000 lives.

Europe September 18, 2016

The Latest: Russia says Assad's future is Syria's business

The Latest on developments in Syria, where a cease-fire brokered by the U.S. and Russia has been holding since coming into effect earlier this week (all times local): 11:30 p.m.

Europe September 17, 2016

Pope: welcoming refugees helps keeps us safe from terrorism

Pope Francis has encouraged Europeans to welcome refugees, calling authentic hospitality "our greatest security against hateful acts of terrorism." Francis Saturday spoke to alumni of Jesuit schools in Europe who were in Rome for a conference on refugees.