US bishops to draft Communion statement that may rebuke Biden
Risking division within the US Catholic Church, bishops take aim at a Catholic president who supports abortion rights.
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Who is Pedro Castillo, Peru’s presumed president-elect?
The official vote count gives Castillo a slim margin over rival Keiko Fujimori, who is contesting the results.
Amid hesitancy, VP Harris urges Black Americans to get COVID jabs
The US vice president is encouraging jabs among minority groups whose rates of vaccination are lower than average.
Canada extends COVID border closures with US until July 21
There are growing calls in the US and in Canada to open the border for nonessential travel like tourism.
The view from Iran as people head to the polls – or stay in
As Ebrahim Raisi is tipped to win presidential election, some Iranians have contrasting views on voting's true effect.
African nations declare days of mourning to honour Kenneth Kaunda
Countries pay respects to Zambia's late founding father, revered for helping in the fight against colonialism.
AstraZeneca and EU both claim victory in vaccine battle
AstraZeneca ordered to deliver 80.2 million vaccine doses to EU by Sept 27, but EU wanted 120 million by end of June.
Bagging groceries for extra cash, Mexican elderly told to pack up
Walmart de Mexico, the country's biggest retailer, told grocery baggers that they need not come back to work.
Swiss court gives Liberian rebel 20-year sentence for war crimes
Alieu Kosiah found guilty on 21 charges, including rape, deploying child soldiers and an act of cannibalism.
Fed mulls 2023 rate hike, COVID Olympic fears, and a sea drone
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
Palestinian Authority calls off vaccine exchange with Israel
The PA said the Pfizer vaccine doses received from Israel were set to expire soon and did not meet required standards.
Ethiopian leaders said they would ‘wipe out’ Tigrayans: EU envoy
Pekka Haavisto said Ethiopian leadership told him in February that they wanted 'to destroy the Tigrayans'.
Texas to empty prison to make room for detained migrants
The move comes amid a wider effort by Governor Greg Abbott to stop migrants from coming through the US-Mexico border.
Ethiopia elections 2021: Five things to know
Twice-postponed polls will mark the first test of voter support for Prime Minister <span>Abiy Ahmed</span>.
What supercycle? Commodities bulls take a bruising this month
Economic reopenings have driven a commodities price surge this year, but the last two weeks have seen prices slump.
Sudan to form new joint force to ‘crack down on insecurity’
The new force will include the RSF paramilitary unit, police, armed forces, and 'representatives' of rebel groups.
How Bulgaria hit rock bottom on press freedom
The space for independent media is shrinking as moguls monopolise the industry, but some have hope for the future.
Montenegro passes resolution condemning Srebrenica genocide
Parliament resolution, which also bans denying the genocide, comes as the justice minister is sacked for doing so.
Three people dead after boat capsizes near Spain’s Canary Islands
Two others, including a six-year-old girl, remain missing after boat carrying refugees runs aground.
Israeli forces attack Al-Aqsa protesters during Prophet rally
At least 47 Palestinians also hurt by tear gas and rubber bullets near the town of Beita in the occupied West Bank.