Russia's post-summit view: Praise for Putin, pity for Trump
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 16:59
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
For Vladimir Putin, holding a summit with Donald Trump was a victory in itself. While the U.S. leader went home to widespread criticism after their Monday meeting, the Russian president came home...
Libyan coast guard rescues some 160 Europe-bound migrants
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 11:34
Last update: about 9 years ago
Libya's coast guard says it has intercepted some 160 Europe-bound African migrants, including dozens of children and women, in the Mediterranean Sea near its shores. Spokesman Ayoub Gassim says a...
Watch: Lava crashes through roof of Hawaii tour boat, injuring 23
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 07:42
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
An explosion caused by lava oozing into the ocean sent molten rock crashing through the roof of a sightseeing boat off Hawaii's Big Island, injuring 23 people Monday, officials said. They were...
Updated: Putin says he wanted Trump to win in 2016, didn't interfere
Monday, 16 July 2018, 13:57
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
President Donald Trump opened a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday by predicting that their countries will end up having "an extraordinary relationship" but without mentioning...
With flags, song, pride, French celebrate unifying victory
Monday, 16 July 2018, 07:57
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
It was a victory for all of France and the home crowd did it justice, pouring into Paris' Champs-Elysees Avenue by the tens of thousands to celebrate in an explosion of joy. France's 4-2 win over...
Spain reports 479 migrants rescued over weekend
Monday, 16 July 2018, 07:39
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Spain's Maritime Rescue Service says at least 479 people, including more than 100 children, were rescued over the weekend while attempting to cross a narrow stretch of the Mediterranean Sea from North...
How the Catholic Church came to oppose birth control
Friday, 13 July 2018, 10:39
Last update: about 9 years ago
The Conversation
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark “Humanae Vitae,” Pope Paul VI’s strict prohibition against artificial contraception, issued in the aftermath of the development...