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RELIGION June 10, 2016

Chile: Catholic church looted by hooded vandals

Hooded vandals looted a Roman Catholic church in Chile's capital on Thursday during a student protest and destroyed a large image of a crucified Christ, authorities said.

Europe June 10, 2016

The Latest: Libyan ex-minister killed fighting IS in Sirte

The Latest on the fight against the Islamic State group in Iraq, Libya and Syria (all times local): 12:00 a.m.

Europe June 9, 2016

Sistine Chapel replica unveiled in Mexico City

Renaissance art lovers in Mexico won't need to travel to Vatican City to see the glories of the Sistine Chapel.

RELIGION June 9, 2016

Israel revokes Ramadan permits for Palestinians after attack

The Israeli military says it has revoked all permits for Palestinians to visit Israel and travel abroad during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, after two Palestinian gunmen killed four Israelis and wounded at least five others in Tel Aviv.

GLOBAL ECONOMY June 9, 2016

Car bombing in Iraqi capital kills at least 15 civilians

Iraqi officials say a car bombing in a commercial area of a Shiite neighborhood in Baghdad has killed at least 15 civilians.

Europe June 9, 2016

Francis to meet Auschwitz survivors during visit to Poland

Officials say Pope Francis will meet hospitalized children and survivors of the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz he visits Poland next month — and is planning an out-of-schedule surprise.

Asia June 9, 2016

Buddhist temple linked to tiger trafficking denies its leader was involved

A Buddhist temple denied that its abbot was involved in illegal trafficking of tigers at a news conference Thursday that was its first detailed response since Thailand's wildlife authority removed scores of big cats from the popular tourist attraction and found dead cubs in jars and freezers.

Europe June 9, 2016

Pan-Orthodox synod in doubt amid inter-church wrangling

Plans to bring together leaders of all the world's Orthodox churches for the first time in more than a millennium appear in jeopardy amid wrangling over the meeting's agenda.

Europe June 8, 2016

French cardinal questioned in priest sex abuse cases

Police are questioning a prominent French cardinal about alleged failure to report pedophile priests under his watch.

Europe June 8, 2016

Hong Kongers slam France's Lancome for kowtowing to Beijing

French cosmetics company Lancome has sparked a backlash in Hong Kong after it canceled a promotional concert featuring a singer known for pro-democracy views, with many accusing it of caving to political pressure from Beijing.