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An archaeologist is racing to preserve Sudan's heritage as war threatens to erase its cultural past

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- In a dimly lit office in a corner of the French National Institute for Art History, Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo studies a photograph of pottery made in her country aroun... Read More


Pope Leo XIV doubles down on insistence for 2-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Pope Leo XIV doubled down Sunday on the Holy See's insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying in his first airborne news conference tha... Read More


Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous ste... Read More


Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hope

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Pope Leo XIV challenged Lebanon's political leaders on Sunday to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside, as he sought to give Lebanon's long-suffering people a messag... Read More


Land mine explosion that wounded Chinese man on Cambodia-Thailand border provokes concerns

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- A Chinese man allegedly attempting to cross illegally into Thailand from Cambodia was injured on Saturday when he stepped on a land mine, the Thai army announced, reiterating its ... Read More


What to know about Netanyahu's request for a pardon in corruption trial

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a pardon from the president during his trial on corruption charges that has long divided the country. The request was met w... Read More


Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri Lanka

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Some residents of the flood-hit Indonesian island of Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, authorities said Sunday, while Sri Lankan officials said deaths f... Read More


Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams 'colonial threat'

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the airspace "above and surrounding" Venezuela should be considered as "closed in its entirety," an assertion that raised more questio... Read More


Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male-only succession law

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Japan's beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-... Read More


Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea and eastern P... Read More