Harvard’s right to enroll foreign students revoked by US gov’t

Agence France Presse 05/23/2025

NEW YORK, United States — Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday revoked Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign nationals — more than a quarter of the student body — in a dramatic escalation of the US president’s fight against…

Small plane crashes on California neighborhood: Several dead

Agence France Presse 05/23/2025

SAN DIEGO, United States — Several people were killed when a small plane crashed onto a California neighborhood before dawn Thursday, destroying a home and setting more than a dozen cars on fire. At least 10 houses…

‘Golden Dome’ missile shield for US: Trump unveils his plans

Agence France Presse 05/21/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump unveiled new details Tuesday on his plan for a “Golden Dome” missile shield system to protect the country against attacks, saying it should be operational in about three years.…

Trump seeks ‘major’ probe of celebs who backed Harris

Agence France Presse 05/20/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump called Monday for a “major investigation” into Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen and other celebrities, alleging they were paid millions of dollars to endorse his Democratic opponent in the 2024 election,…

Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Agence France Presse 05/19/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, and is reviewing treatment options, his office said Sunday. On Friday the…

Pope Leo XIV: This choice of a name signals commitment to social justice

Associated Press 05/09/2025

SCHIAVON, Italy  — Pope Leo XIV ‘s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice that is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ‘ global ministry. “I think a lot us had a…

First American pope: US Catholics celebrate, call it ‘a blessing’

Agence France Presse 05/09/2025

NEW YORK, United States — US Catholics flocked to churches across the country in a celebratory mood to mark the “excitement” of the first-ever American pontiff following Thursday’s election of Pope Leo, who worshippers hoped would bring…

Filipino pope could revive priestly vocations in Catholic bastion

Agence France Presse 05/08/2025

MANILA, Philippines — As cardinals gather in the Vatican to elect a new pope — with a Filipino among the favorites — the church in Asia’s most Catholic country is grappling with a decline in those with…

Pink smoke signals in Rome call for women priests

Agence France Presse 05/08/2025

ROME, Italy — Excluded from the conclave to elect a new pope Wednesday — and more broadly from the Church’s entire global priesthood — some Catholic women were determined that their voices will be heard. In a…

Conclave enters day 2: All eyes on Sistine Chapel chimney

Agence France Presse 05/08/2025

VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Anticipation gripped the Catholic world Thursday as the cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope prepared to retreat behind the heavy doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel for their second day of…

India, Pakistan clash in worst violence in decades: Dozens dead

Agence France Presse 05/08/2025

MUZZAFFRARABAD, Pakistan — India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery fire along their contested frontier Wednesday after New Delhi launched deadly missile strikes on its arch-rival, in the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in two decades. At least…

Black smoke: Cardinals fail to elect new pope on first try

Agence France Presse 05/08/2025

VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Thick black smoke emerged Wednesday from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in a sign that cardinals had failed to elect a new head of the Catholic Church in their first conclave…

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