Trump To Hold News Conference With Italian Prime Minister
President Trump takes questions from reporters at the White House Monday. He’s likely to be asked about his threat to shut down the government if Congress fails to fund his border wall.
Australian Archbishop Resigns Over Concealing Clergy Sex Abuse
Philip Wilson was convicted in May for failing to report child sex abuse by a priest in the 1970s. He had stepped aside from his role but hadn’t formally resigned, saying he was planning to appeal.
A Victim Of Sex Trafficking, Blessing Okoedion Now Works To Save Others
The Nigerian activist was honored by the U.S. State Department in June for her efforts to combat human trafficking in Italy and Nigeria.
In Malaysia, a new attempt to know one’s neighbor – and his faith
Jason Lee holds three smoldering incense sticks at his forehead and bows three times at the altar in the open courtyard. Mr. Lee is a Buddhist, his neighbor is a Hindu, his cousin is a Taoist, his best friend is a Christian. “We are many faiths but o…
On election day, the ‘new Zimbabwe’ looks closer – but still stubbornly far away
It’s strange now to think of that day, the one where Moreblessing Mutsakani’s life cleaved in half. The day that broke the world in two.
Citizenship List In Indian State Stokes Fears Of Deportation
The government has issued a draft citizenship list that leaves off some 4 million people who reportedly failed to produce valid documents.
Morning News Brief
Trump threatens a government shutdown if he doesn’t get a border wall. Also his latest feud with The New York Times goes public. And, Zimbabwe holds its first elections since Robert Mugabe’s ouster.
Israel Releases Palestinian Teen Protester From Prison
Israeli authorities released a 17-year-old Palestinian activist after eight months in prison. She’s praised by supporters as an icon of resistance but Israelis accuse her of encouraging violence.
For Local Cops In Germany, No Talk Of ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Establishing trust with the million-plus recently arrived migrants is a challenge for local police in Germany, whose duties include deporting people ruled ineligible to stay in the country.
Welsh Cyclist Geraint Thomas Wins Tour De France
Thomas emerged from the shadows as a support rider for teammate and four-time champion Chris Froome to become the first Welshman to win the tour.
Syria Massacre Shows ISIS Is Far From Gone
An ISIS attack on a series of Syrian towns that left more than 200 dead showed that the group — while no longer controlling much land — persists.
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