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.