RELIGION May 3, 2016 Bangladesh war crimes court sentences 4 to death A special war crimes court in Bangladesh has sentenced four men to death for killing, torture, arson and looting during the nation's independence war against Pakistan in 1971.
GLOBAL ECONOMY May 3, 2016 Detention powers stir concern over Indonesia terror law A lawmaker involved in vetting Indonesia's proposed counter-terrorism law says a contentious provision allowing detention without trial for six months could undermine the fight against Islamic extremism.
RELIGION May 3, 2016 Tens of thousands Shiite pilgrims converge on Baghdad shrine Tens of thousands of Shiite pilgrims are converging on a golden-domed Shiite shrine in Baghdad to commemorate the anniversary of the death of a revered imam.
RELIGION May 3, 2016 Iran criticizes US presence in the Persian Gulf Iran's Supreme Leader has criticized the U.S. Presence in the Persian Gulf region, saying American forces should go back to the Bay of Pigs.
Europe May 2, 2016 Obama condemns 'cowardly, evil' Paris attack, offers US help to pursue terrorists President Obama condemned the "cowardly, evil" attack Wednesday on a satirical Paris publication that left at least 12 people dead, offering U.S. support to help bring the terrorists to justice.
Vatican May 2, 2016 Pope Francis to release album called 'Wake Up!' Pope Francis is becoming Pop Star Francis: The religious leader is set to release a pop-rock album.
RELIGION May 1, 2016 Iraq: PM orders arrest of protesters who attacked lawmakers Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has ordered authorities to arrest and bring to justice protesters who attacked security forces, lawmakers and damaged properties of state institutions after breaking into Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone to protest delays in reform plans.
RELIGION May 1, 2016 The Latest: Iraqis announce disbanding of Green Zone protest The Latest on Iraq's political crisis (all times local): 7:00 p.m.
Europe May 1, 2016 Orthodox Christians across the world celebrate Easter Across the world, Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter, commemorating the day followers believe that Jesus was resurrected more than 2,000 years ago.