Vatican Ends Battle With U.S. Nuns
The Vatican took over the Leadership Conference of Women Religious three years ago claiming the group undermined Catholic teaching while promoting "certain radical feminist themes."
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Former IMF Head Rato Is Arrested Over Tax Fraud Allegations In Spain
An influential figure in Spanish banking and politics, Rodrigo Rato was the predecessor of Dominique Strauss-Khan, who has also had extensive legal troubles.
Why Are Chinese Artists Representing Kenya At The Venice Biennale?
Kenya will participate in the Venice Biennale, the prestigious art show that opens on May 9. But only two of the artists representing Kenya will be Kenyan. Most aren't even African — they're Chinese.
The Fences Where Spain And Africa Meet
Spain has two tiny enclaves in North Africa, separated from Morocco by fences. Both of them are hugely tempting targets for migrants from across Africa who are desperate to reach Europe.
Muslim Migrants Threw Christians Overboard, Italian Police Say
Tens of thousands of people are trying to flee Africa by boarding rickety and often overcrowded boats for the journey across the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. Many ships capsize or are abandoned by smugglers, and hundreds have already died en route. More than 10,000 people were rescued this week alone.
Putin Defends Missile Deal With Iran, Says No Russian Troops In Ukraine
The Russian president's comments were part of a four-hour call-in TV show that has become an annual tradition. He also criticized the West for its treatment of Moscow.
In Posthumous Riposte, Editor Of 'Charlie Hebdo' Targets 'Islamophobia'
Stephane Charbonnier, who was killed in the Jan. 7 attack on the French satirical magazine, says in a book completed two days before his death that the term plays into the hands of racists.
Vatican Ends Scrutiny Of U.S. Nuns
It's an abrupt conclusion to a five-year doctrinal overhaul of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, the main umbrella group for nuns in the U.S., that began in 2012.
European Union Charges Google With Antitrust Violations
After a nearly five year investigation, European Union officials on Wednesday charged Google with antitrust violations and opened an investigation into its Android operating system.
Pro-Russia Journalist Shot Dead In Ukraine
Oles Buzyna was gunned down in broad daylight in Kiev, one day after a former pro-Russia lawmaker was found dead there. The Ukrainian government is calling for a quick and transparent investigation.