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- Why meeting between pope and Russian church leader is a big deal
Popes John Paul II and Benedict and their Russian Orthodox have failed in past attempts to organize meetings. Will Pope Francis succeed?
Why would Saudi Arabia and Turkey send troops into Syria?Saudi Arabia announced Thursday their willingness to commit ground troops to the fight against Islamic State in Syria. Rumors suggest Turkey will follow suit. Why the escalation?
Taiwan earthquake: A fast enough rescue response?A magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit Taiwan Saturday morning. Are government and aid organizations in Taiwan responding with rescue and relief efforts quickly enough?
Research suggests more fear than fact behind Zika threatA report published in the journal Nature casts doubt on the statistics linking the Zika virus to birth abnormalities in Brazil, citing the 'awareness effect.'
- ISIS presence in Libya may have increased up to 5,000 fighters
Analysts are now worried that Islamic State is taking advantage of Libya’s power vacuum to extend control beyond its stronghold of Sirte on Libya’s Mediterranean coast.
UN rules for in favor of Julian Assange, but will he go free?A United Nations panel ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange should be free to leave Ecuador's London embassy where he has sought refuge from arrest and extradition.
Why are the Taliban rejecting ISIS advances in Afghanistan?Amid an ongoing war between the Taliban and the Afghan government, the insurgent group has made it clear that it will reject any Islamic State attempts to establish itself in Afghanistan.
- Why an Egyptian appeals court overturned 149 death sentences
The grounds for the appeals court ruling are still unclear, but the new trial will be held in a criminal court.
Zika's no-pregnancy warnings put Catholic teachings under pressureSome Latin American countries are telling couples not to have children for months, even years, putting the Roman Catholic Church's anti-birth control teachings in a tough spot.
Meet the woman who saved hundreds of dogs from being foodIn Asan, South Korea, one woman is tackling the dog meat industry by adopting one furry companion at a time.
Australia's highest court: Keep asylum seekers on islands. What's next?The Australian high court ruled Wednesday in favor of government policy interning asylum seekers in offshore facilities. What does this mean?
South Korea warns North Korea not to launch rocketNeighboring countries reacted negatively after North Korea announced its plans to launch a satellite into space this month.
2016 Nobel Peace Prize nominations: Did Donald Trump make the list?Nobel Peace Prize: Who might have been nominated for one of the world's most influential titles?
Do new EU proposals bring Britain back from the brink of a Brexit?European Council President Donald Tusk released a letter Tuesday outlining draft proposals to address British concerns and keep it in the European Union. Is it enough?
Can police use eagles to pluck hostile drones out of sky?Dutch police have been working with a company that trains birds of prey to test whether eagles can use their powerful talons to take down drones.
10,000 unaccompanied child refugees missing, Europol saysFor the first time, the EU's criminal intelligence agency has put a number to young refugees missing over the past 18 to 24 months.
In a historic deal, women can now pray with men at the Western WallIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet approved of a plan to create a mix-gender plaza at the Western Wall, the holiest Jewish site for prayer.
Should Switzerland pay every citizen – including those who don't work?When it comes to a universal base income in Switzerland, academics are for it and politicians are against it. But in June, it will be up to the Swiss public.
Did Russia violate Turkey's airspace again?Turkey's government Saturday warned Russia that it would 'endure the consequences' if Moscow continued to send jets into its airspace, while Russia denied any infringement.
Could Italy finally recognize same-sex unions?Hundreds of thousands descended on Rome Saturday to protest against a bill that would grant the legal rights of marriage to same-sex couples. Currently Italy is the only country in western Europe that hasn't legalized gay marriage.
