North Korea congress gives Kim Jong Un new title of chairman
North Korea’s ruling-party congress on Monday announced a new title for Kim Jong Un, party chairman, in a move that highlights how the authoritarian country’s...
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Pope implores Europe to treat refugees with dignity
During a provocative and emotional visit to Greece Saturday, Pope Francis implored Europe to respond to the migrant crisis on its shores in a way...
South Africa: Opposition supporters march against president
South Africa’s biggest opposition party on Friday evoked Nelson Mandela’s legacy while pressuring President Jacob Zuma to quit over a state spending scandal. Opposition supporters...
Japan quakes kill at least 32; rescuers rush to free trapped
Army troops and other rescuers rushed Saturday to save scores of trapped residents after a pair of strong earthquakes in southwestern Japan killed at least...