‘Conclave’ Has Become a Primer Into the Election of a New Pope
“Conclave,” an Oscar nominee, has provided a peek at the Vatican’s secret rituals at a time when the faithful are praying that life will not imitate art.
Mexico’s Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Troops, Cartels and China
Aiming to appease President Trump, Mexico is hitting China with tariffs, handing cartel leaders over to the United States and using C.I.A. intelligence to hunt down others.
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made known his own wishes should he face such a crossroads.
Syrian Forces Deployed in Druse Town After Deadly Gunfight
An uneasy calm prevailed in the town on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, two days after a gunfight between local men and security forces.
Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight M23
The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.
Europe Races to Repair a Split Between the U.S. and Ukraine
European leaders pledge to assemble a “coalition of the willing” to develop a plan for ending Ukraine’s war with Russia, which they hope could win the backing of a skeptical…
Finland Lets Eagle S Tanker Depart to International Waters
The Finnish authorities suggested that the ship, which was seized on suspicion of involvement in the cutting of undersea cables, had ties to Russia.
Avalanche Buries Road Workers’ Camp in India, Killing 8
Rescuers working in extreme conditions evacuated 46 other construction workers trapped beneath feet of snow.
Israel Halts Aid to Gaza and Proposes New Cease-Fire Framework
Israel has called for Hamas to accept a temporary extension of the existing cease-fire deal, and to release more hostages.
Coast Guard airlifts cruise ship passenger who had strokes 300 miles off Hawaii coast
Video captured shows the rescue of a 72-year-old man who had suffered "multiple strokes 300 miles offshore Kailua-Kona, Hawaii," the U.S. Coast Guard said.