The Taliban could make rapid military gains across Afghanistan when American and Nato troops pull out, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has warned. Under a deal between the Taliban and the ... ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis Ends Historic Trip at a Critical Moment for Iraq
Iraqi officials say the successful four-day visit is a testament to Iraqi capabilities and the battered country’s integral role in the region. ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis Defends Iraq Trip Despite Covid-19 Risks
Pope Francis responded to public-health concerns about his trip to Iraq by saying he had considered the dangers, but ultimately trusted in God to protect Iraqis. ( read original story ...)
Joyous, hopeful scenes are not the only legacy of Pope’s visit to Iraq
Pope Francis' trip to Iraq reminded the region of more peaceful times where coexistence was the norm, not the exception. ( read original story ...)
Iraq PM urges national dialogue after ‘love and tolerance’ of Pope visit
Iraq's prime minister on Monday called on the country's rival political groups to use dialogue to solve their differences, a move he said would reflect the "love and tolerance" shown by Pope Francis' ... ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis Defends Iraq Trip During Coronavirus Pandemic
The pontiff said that he had wrestled with the decision to go, but put the fate of the Iraqis who flocked to see him in God’s hands. ( read original story ...)
After historic whirlwind visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
Pope Francis on Monday wrapped up his historic whirlwind tour of Iraq that sought to bring hope to the country's marginalized Christian minority with a message of coexistence, forgiveness and peace. ( read original story ...)
Pope weighed Iraq virus risk but believes God will protect
Pope Francis said Monday he weighed the risks of a high-profile trip to Iraq during the coronavirus pandemic, but said he decided to go ahead with it after ... ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after historic 3-day visit to Iraq
Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Monday after completing his historic visit to Iraq, where he traveled with the intention of promoting hope, unity and peace in the war-scarred Middle Eastern ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s ex-prosecutor climbs in presidential poll after resignation
A former South Korean prosecutor who abruptly resigned last week is soaring in a local poll ahead of a presidential election in 2022. ( read original story ...)