Former Pope Benedict’s brother Georg dies at 96

Georg Ratzinger, the brother of former Pope Benedict who nurtured a very close relationship over decades…

The president who ‘argued with God’

In the unmistakable cadence of a preacher, Malawi’s new President, Lazarus Chakwera, appealed for unity in…

Amsterdam’s Sex Workers Ready For Red-Light District To Emerge From Lockdown

AMSTERDAM (AP) — It wasn’t quite business as usual Wednesday as Amsterdam’s red-light district emerged from…

UN calls for end to FGM, child marriage affecting women, girls worldwide

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for urgent action to stop female genital mutilation…

Hachalu Hundessa: ‘Fifty killed’ in protests over Ethiopian singer’s death

At least 50 people have been killed in Ethiopia after the death of a popular singer…

Coronavirus Live Updates: Poll Finds Most Americans Favor Mask Requirements

Most Americans Favor Mask Requirements: Poll — 7/1/2020, 7:15 a.m. Most Americans favor both a government…

Burundi declares Covid-19 ‘biggest enemy’

Burundi’s new President Evariste Ndayishimiye has declared the coronavirus the country’s “biggest enemy”, in a major…

Hong Kong marks handover anniversary under shadow of security law

Hong Kong officials marked the 23rd anniversary of the territory’s return to China on Wednesday hours…

Hong Kong Police Make First Arrests Under New Security Law Imposed By China

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police made their first arrests under a new national security…

Taiwan warns citizens of Hong Kong risk after China law passed

Taiwan has warned its citizens they could be at risk if they visited Hong Kong and…