Iran says it will continue missile tests after U.S. allegation
Iran said on Sunday it would continue missile tests to build up its defences and denied this was in breach of U.N. resolutions following U.S. allegations that Tehran had tested a new missile capable of carrying multiple warheads.
Disobedient nun saved my life, pope says in new book
A hard-headed hospital nun who disobeyed doctor’s orders saved the life of Pope Francis some six decades ago when he risked dying of pneumonia, the pope reveals in a new book.
Macron tells PM to hold talks after worst unrest in Paris for decades
French President Emmanuel Macron ordered his prime minister on Sunday to hold talks with political leaders and demonstrators, as he sought a way out of nationwide protests after rioters turned central Paris into a battle zone.
Emphasis on urgency as climate talks begin in coal city Katowice
Delegates from nearly 200 nations on Sunday began two weeks of talks to tackle deep political divisions at the most important U.N. meeting on global warming since the landmark 2015 Paris deal to shift away from fossil fuels.
Germany seeks private funds for climate projects in Africa, elsewhere: newspaper
Germany will unveil an initiative at U.N. talks on climate change this week to attract more private investment in projects in Africa and elsewhere, Development Minister Gerd Mueller said.
France’s Macron, ministers did not discuss state of emergency at Sunday meeting: source
French President Emmanuel Macron and key ministers did not discuss imposing a state of emergency during a meeting on Sunday, a presidential source said.
Be celibate or leave the priesthood, pope tells gay priests
Men with deep-rooted homosexual tendencies should not be admitted to the Catholic clergy, and it would be better for priests who are actively gay to leave rather than lead a double life, Pope Francis says in a new book.
Thousands in Georgia protest against presidential election results
Thousands of Georgians protested in the capital Tbilisi on Sunday against the result of the country’s presidential election, as defeated candidate Grigol Vashadze said opposition parties would challenge the outcome in court.
Iran says to continue missile tests after U.S. allegation
Iran said on Sunday it would continue missile tests to build up its defenses and denied this was in breach of U.N. resolutions following U.S. allegations that Tehran had tested a new missile capable of carrying multiple warheads.
Spain’s Andalusia region votes in key test for PM Sanchez
Voters went to the polls in Spain’s Andalusia region on Sunday in a first electoral test for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, whose minority government has struggled to pass a budget since taking office last summer.
