Jan 08 Benedict's tomb at St. Peter's Basilica now open for public visits By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press The Vatican announced on Saturday that the public could visit the tomb of Pope Benedict XVI, which lies in the grottoes under St. Peter’s Basilica, starting Sunday morning. Continue reading
Jan 08 Travelers rush to enter China as it eases pandemic border restrictions By Associated Press The ability of Hong Kong residents to cross over is one of the most visible signs of China’s easing of border restrictions imposed almost three years ago, with travelers arriving from abroad no longer required to undergo expensive and time-consuming… Continue reading
Jan 07 In Kyiv, Ukrainians celebrate Orthodox Christmas in reclaimed cathedral By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Packing a cathedral for Orthodox Christmas, hundreds of worshippers heard the service in that church in the Ukrainian language for the first time in decades, a demonstration of independence from the Russian Orthodox Church. Continue reading
Jan 07 At least 1 killed, 57 injured in Mexico City subway train collision By Associated Press Two subway trains collided between two stations Saturday in Mexico City, killing at least one person and injuring 57, authorities said. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 2:23 News Wrap: Russia shells Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine during cease-fire In our news wrap Saturday, fighting continued in eastern Ukraine despite a Russia-ordered cease fire for Orthodox Christmas, a Virginia teacher’s condition is improving after a 6-year-old student shot her at school, a federal appeals court struck down a ban… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 9:05 Disaster aid running out as Pakistan struggles to recover from 2022 floods By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman, Kaisha Young, John Yang Millions in Pakistan remain displaced from last summer’s devastating floods, which left one-third of the country underwater. On Monday, the U.N. and Pakistan will host a conference in Geneva with the goal of raising more funds to help survivors. Fred… Continue watching
Jan 07 Ukraine hails U.S. military aid as cease-fire with Russia reportedly falters By Hanna Arhirova, Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press Ukraine's president praised the United States for including tank-killing armored vehicles in its latest multibillion-dollar package of military aid, saying they are “exactly what is needed” for Ukrainian troops locked in combat against Russian forces, even as both sides celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Saturday. Continue reading
Jan 07 China suspends social media accounts criticizing COVID policy By Associated Press China has suspended or closed the social media accounts of more than 1,000 critics of the government’s policies on the COVID-19 outbreak, as the country moves to roll back harsh anti-virus restrictions. Continue reading
Jan 07 Iran executes 2 more men detained during nationwide protests By Associated Press Iran said it executed two men Saturday convicted of allegedly killing a paramilitary volunteer during a demonstration, the latest executions aimed at halting the nationwide protests now challenging the country's theocracy. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 4:43 News Wrap: New border restrictions in place for asylum seekers In our news wrap Friday, asylum seekers from Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti ran into new restrictions along the southern border that sends them back to Mexico if they cross illegally, Mexican authorities are working to restore order in Culiacan after… Continue watching