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September 26, 2016

Egypt's president defends the military's economic role

Egypt's president has rejected criticism that the military is being distracted from its core duties by further involving itself in the economy.

September 25, 2016

Priest reported kidnapped found slain in western Mexico

The Archdiocese of Morelia in western Mexico says a priest kidnapped a week ago has been found slain.

September 25, 2016

In battle for Iraq's Mosul, many forces with many motives

An unlikely array of forces is converging on the city of Mosul, lining up for a battle on the historic plains of northern Iraq that is likely to be decisive in the war against the Islamic State group.

September 25, 2016

Pope backs opposition to Mexico's gay-marriage proposal

Pope Francis has voiced support for Mexican bishops and citizens opposing the government's push to legalize same-sex marriage.

September 25, 2016

Jordanian writer accused of sharing cartoon that offended Muslims shot dead

A prominent Jordanian writer on Sunday was shot dead in front of the courthouse where he had been on trial for sharing a cartoon deemed offensive to Islam.

September 25, 2016

Tens of thousands march against same-sex marriage in Mexico

Tens of thousands of people are marching in Mexico City in opposition to Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's push to legalize same-sex marriage.

September 25, 2016

Priests murders' rattle Mexican city gripped by violence

In this eastern Mexican oil town already weary of rising gangland violence and extortion, the abduction and murder of two priests this week sank many residents only deeper into despair.

September 24, 2016

European leaders discuss ways to solve migrant crisis

Austria's chancellor has convened a meeting of his German, Greek and west Balkans counterparts on strategies to deal with Europe's migrant crisis.

September 24, 2016

Pope receives relatives of Nice attack victims at Vatican

Pope Francis has received relatives of the victims of this summer's truck attack in Nice, France, offering "immense compassion" and encouraging them not to respond to hatred with hatred.

September 23, 2016

Vatican makes new rules for miracles in saint-making

The Vatican has issued new rules for the process to determine if healings qualify as miracles for sainthood, including safeguards against possible financial abuses.