October 14, 2016 Turkey issues new warrants for 189 judges, prosecutors Turkey's state-run agency says authorities have issued warrants for the detention of 189 more judges and prosecutors as part of an investigation into the failed military coup in July.
October 14, 2016 Australia court says bishop to face charges he hid sex abuse A Roman Catholic archbishop in Australia has failed for the second time to stop a criminal prosecution against him over allegations he covered up for a pedophile priest in the 1970s.
October 14, 2016 Nepal's most popular Buddhist nun is a musical rock star There is one Buddhist nun everyone in Nepal knows by name — not because she's a religious icon and a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, nor for her work running a girl's school and a hospital for kidney patients.
October 14, 2016 Glimpses behind the exalted persona of Thailand's king The body language was as stiff as the gilded robes and bemedaled uniforms he wore.
October 14, 2016 Afghanistan's Shiites mark Ashura amid threats and violence Afghanistan's Shiite population is preparing to mark the martyrdom of the Prophet Mohammad's grandson with candlelight vigils and mass public flagellations, despite government warnings of possible attacks.
October 13, 2016 Pope on migrant kids: Integrate, don't repatriate Pope Francis has denounced the forced repatriation of unaccompanied children migrants who flee wars and poverty, saying countries should try to meet their needs rather than return them to uncertain futures back home.
October 13, 2016 The Latest: Macedonia extends migration state of emergency The Latest on the influx of asylum-seekers and migrants in Europe(all times local): 5:50 p.m.
October 13, 2016 Israel intensifying crackdown on Gaza smuggling attempts An Israeli defense body says it is increasing its efforts to crack down on attempts to smuggle items to the Gaza Strip that Israel prohibits on security grounds.
October 13, 2016 Pakistan adjourns hearing of Christian woman on death row Pakistan's top court has adjourned the appeals hearing for Christian woman convicted of blasphemy who has been on death row since 2010.
October 13, 2016 Thai prime minister: King was unifying, 'highly precious' Statements Thursday from Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej: ___ "Thai citizens in the kingdom and foreign countries all over the world, the day that no Thais wanted to think about or wish to even hear about has arrived.
