Pope’s upcoming Africa odyssey takes him to a mosque, a prison and the site of a deadly 2021 blast
ROME — The Vatican released on Monday details of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming four-nation Africa tour, suggesting Christian-Muslim…
Banned substances hidden in letters and soap discovered in Latvian prisons
Several attempts to deliver prohibited substances and items to inmates were detected last week in prisons across Latvia,…
Cuba to release 51 prisoners during Holy Week following talks with Holy See
In a statement, the Cuban government says the decision to pardon dozens of prisoners in the coming days…
Old Dominion shooter’s prison history for Islamic State group ties raises questions
NEW YORK (AP) — The man who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University completed…
ICE detention of Texas teen mariachi brothers draws criticism
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) — A family whose two teen boys are in a nationally recognized mariachi band in…
Man tells of pride as newly emerged photo reveals Greek grandfather being led to Nazi execution
The image shook the Marakis family and has stirred powerful emotions across Greece, where the execution of 200…
Freed Argentine officer urges release of remaining foreign prisoners in Venezuela
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Nahuel Gallo, the Argentine military police officer who had been detained in Venezuela since…
Queensland government to scrap three-strike drug diversion as doctors question lack of consultation
The Queensland state government has introduced legislation to parliament seeking to repeal Labor-era laws that gave anyone caught…
2 journalists in Belarus imprisoned as part of a crackdown on free speech, media groups say | National News
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A court in Belarus has convicted two independent journalists on charges of high treason…
Opposition activists among 379 prisoners set for release under Venezuela’s amnesty | National News
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least 379 people held in Venezuela for political reasons are expected to be…
Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich released from prison after stroke | National News
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich, who was put back in prison after refusing to leave…
Australia won’t repatriate new IS-linked group from Syria
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and…