Judaism May 19, 2016 Alan Dershowitz: Europe's old (and new) hells remind us of Israel's importance My visit to Europe made one thing unmistakably clear: if there is any group in the world that needs a safe homeland—a sanctuary from bigotry and hatred—it is the Jewish people.
Europe May 19, 2016 Polish troops will help secure Pope Francis' youth meeting A spokesman says Polish Army troops will help secure Pope Francis' meeting in July with thousands of youths from around the world in southern Poland.
Europe May 19, 2016 Pope: Exploiting workers for profit is a mortal sin Pope Francis says employers who exploit their workers for their own profit are committing a mortal sin.
RELIGION May 19, 2016 Canada PM apologizes for rejection of migrant ship in 1914 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is offering a full apology in Parliament for a government decision in 1914 to turn away a ship carrying hundreds of South Asian immigrants.
RELIGION May 18, 2016 Maldives cuts diplomatic ties with Iran The government of the Maldives has decided to sever 40-year=old diplomatic ties with Iran, saying the country's policies in the Middle East are detrimental to peace and security in the region.
RELIGION May 18, 2016 AP PHOTOS: Eritrean migrants find escape in Tel Aviv church Hundreds of faithful gather each week in the makeshift Savior of the World church.
Europe May 17, 2016 10 gay activists detained in Georgia Police in the former Soviet republic of Georgia say they have detained 10 gay rights activists who were painting graffiti on the fence of the Georgian Orthodox Patriarch's office.
Europe May 17, 2016 Pope stands by French cardinal facing abuse cover-up claims Pope Francis has voiced support for a French cardinal who has faced allegations of covering up cases of pedophile priests in his Lyon parish, saying he shouldn't resign.
Middle East May 16, 2016 Crews to clear thousands of mines from site of Christ's baptism Officials estimate the area is littered with more than 3,000 antipersonnel and antitank mines and an unknown number of improvised explosive devices.