Pope Francis on Good Friday decries terror profaning God's name
Saturday, 26 March 2016, 07:04
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Pope Francis at the traditional Good Friday cross procession denounced those committing "terrorist acts" while profaning God's name and lamented what he called "anesthetized" consciences over war...
Defence secretary says US has killed senior Islamic State leader
Friday, 25 March 2016, 18:09
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
U.S. forces killed a senior Islamic State leader, among several key members of the militant group eliminated this week, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Friday. The successful attack is the latest in...
Thousands trace Jesus' footsteps on Good Friday in Jerusalem
Friday, 25 March 2016, 18:06
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Thousands of Catholics and Protestants are commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by following the path in Jerusalem's Old City where, according to tradition, he walked on the way to the...
Libya's Tripoli government declares a state of emergency
Friday, 25 March 2016, 07:29
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Libya's Islamist-backed government in the capital, Tripoli, has declared a state of emergency after reports that four members of the rival United Nations' unity government have arrived. In a...