World

The Americas13 hours ago

Brazil president says military should have benefits reduced

Brazil's president said Thursday that military personnel should have their benefits reduced as part of a reform of the country's troubled pension system, a concession aimed at helping a controversial proposal get past near-certain opposition in Congress.

Europe8 mins ago

Hungary's Orban ponders Polish link if EU group ousts him

Hungary's prime minister says that if his Fidesz party is ousted from the main center-right group in the European Parliament, he may seek an alliance with Poland's ruling party.

Middle East8 mins ago

Armenian patriarch in Turkey, Mesrob II, dies

Turkey's state-run news agency says Patriarch Mesrob II, the leader of the Armenian Christians in Turkey, has died.

Europe8 mins ago

Spain's nursing "house of horrors" reveals deceit of elders

Spain's Civil Guard says it has arrested six people for possibly swindling 1.8 million euros ($2 million) from elderly people held at an alleged "house of horrors."

Endangered Species11 mins ago

Sports Illustrated model Veronica Varekova opens up about her love of Africa, wildlife, fight against poaching

Ten years ago, Veronica Varekova traded her swimsuits for safari suits to help the continent and creatures she loves so much.

RELIGION28 mins ago

Pope meets Jewish group, decries "depraved" antisemitism

Pope Francis is denouncing the "depraved hatred" behind a wave of anti-Semitic attacks in parts of the world and says interfaith dialogue can help counter it.

Europe48 mins ago

Norway's oil fund will dump shares in oil and gas

Norway's $1 trillion wealth fund will begin dumping its shares in oil and gas companies, paving the way for a huge divestment in the likes of Royal Dutch Shell and Exxon Mobil.

The Americas1 hour ago

UN opens first reception center for Venezuelans in Colombia

The U.N. refugee agency says it is opening its first reception center in Colombia to support people leaving neighboring Venezuela.

Europe1 hour ago

Thousands strike in Spain, mark International Women's Day

Thousands of women have gone on strike across Spain, joining millions more across the globe demanding a gender-balanced world amid persistent salary gap, violence and widespread inequality.