VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday condemned two suicide attacks on churches in Pakistan and accused the world of “seeking to hide” the persecution of Christians. “It’s with pain, much pain that I was told of the terrorist attacks against … read more
Rio De JANEIRO: At least 42 people were killed Saturday when a bus plunged off a ravine in southern Brazil, according to the regional government. An earlier toll of 32 dead increased after several bodies were found at the crash … read more
LAUSANNE: Iran and the US aim in talks starting Sunday in Switzerland to begin closing in on a milestone deal reducing Tehran s nuclear activities to within strict limits after 18 months of tortuous negotiations. Time is however running very … read more
ADELAIDE: Pakistan and West Indies wrapped up the two remaining World Cup quarter-final spots on Sunday, leaving Ireland as the odd man out. Pakistan deIreland by seven wickets in Adelaide to secure third place in Pool B and a last-eight … read more
MALÉ: Former Maldives president and opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on a terrorism charge after what rights groups said was a “flawed” trial, sparking international concern over the honeymoon islands. Nasheed called on … read more