Pope tells Chinese Catholics to be 'good citizens' as he hosts mass in neighboring Mongolia
Pope Francis urged Chinese Catholics to be "good citizens" and "good Christians," a rare instance of the Holy Father publicly addressing the issue of religion in China.
2023-09-03 20:30
As an under-fire soccer chief stands firm, women's soccer in Spain may be preparing for new beginnings
The thrill of making history isn't supposed to sour. It is the moment, the magnificent, once-in-a-lifetime feat, that should be the cause of time standing still; cameras panning in slow motion to the overachievers lifting the prize won, ticker tape falling like magic from the sky, extraordinary talent overshadowing everything else. But that is not the world in which we live.
2023-09-03 20:30
Fire consumes oil depot in St. Petersburg
Dozens of firefighters are working to put out a blaze that is burning at an oil depot in St. Petersburg, Russian authorities said.
2023-09-03 19:15
Two injured, thousands left without power as Typhoon Haikui approaches Taiwan
Two people have been injured and nearly 10,000 households left without power as Typhoon Haikui approaches Taiwan, the island's official Central News Agency (CNA) reported on Sunday.
2023-09-03 15:48
World Cup kiss scandal hasn't damaged Spanish brand, prime minister says
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has praised the country's women's soccer team -- and Spanish society itself -- for taking a critical stance against Luis Rubiales for his unwanted kiss of World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso.
2023-09-03 11:47
Taiwan billionaire Terry Gou resigns as Foxconn board member amid bid for presidency
Billionaire businessman Terry Gou has resigned from the board of directors of Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, days after announcing his bid for Taiwan's presidency.
2023-09-03 10:19
Metallica postpones Phoenix concert as James Hetfield catches Covid
US heavy metal legends Metallica have been forced to postpone their September 3 concert in Phoenix after announcing that frontman James Hetfield has tested positive for Covid-19.
2023-09-03 09:57
North Korea says it has simulated a nuclear missile attack to warn US of 'nuclear war danger'
North Korea said Sunday it had simulated a nuclear missile attack to warn the United States of "nuclear war danger."
2023-09-03 09:21
In Japan, your parents do the speed-dating for you
Leaving the young to speed-date doesn't seem to be working in Japan. Their parents are stepping in.
2023-09-03 07:54
A 10-hour flight to meet 1,500 Catholics: The Pope visits Mongolia
Pope Francis formally began his 8,000-kilometer trip to Mongolia on Saturday, a country sandwiched between Russia and China that has a tiny Catholic population.
2023-09-03 00:20
Zelensky: Despite what 'anyone says' counteroffensive is pushing forward
Ukraine's counteroffensive is "moving forward" after Kyiv made some headway in its campaign to recapture territory seized by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday.
2023-09-02 23:28
Nobel Foundation reverses decision to invite Russia to prize ceremony following backlash
The Nobel Foundation has U-turned on a controversial decision to invite the ambassadors of Russia, Belarus and Iran to the Nobel Prize award ceremony after facing widespread criticism.
2023-09-02 20:28