Pakistan foreign minister says help needed after “overwhelming” floods
Islamabad, Pakistan Reuters Pakistan needs financial help to deal with “overwhelming” floods, its foreign minister said on Sunday, adding that he hoped financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund would take the economic fallout into account. Unusually heavy monsoon rains have caused devastating floods in both the north and south of the country, affecting […]
Tripoli calm, Libya riven after worst fighting in years
Tripoli, Libya Reuters Charred cars and buildings pockmarked by bullets scarred Libya’s capital on Sunday, the day after intense fighting killed 32 people yet appeared to leave the Tripoli government more firmly entrenched. Battles raged across the city throughout Saturday as forces aligned with the parliament-backed administration of Fathi Bashagha failed to take control of […]
Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region’s towns shelled
Kyiv, Ukraine Reuters Russian artillery fired at Ukrainian towns across the river from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant overnight, local officials said on Sunday, adding to residents’ anguish as reports of shelling around the plant fuelled fears of a radiation disaster. Russia’s defence ministry said there was more Ukrainian shelling of the plant over the […]
Francis praises humility of 13th-century pope who resigned
L’Aquila, Italy AP Making a pilgrimage in an Italian mountain town, Pope Francis on Sunday hailed the humility of a 13th-century pontiff who resigned to live a hermit’s life, and praised him for using his brief papacy to highlight the value of mercy and forgiveness. Francis made a four-hour visit to L’Aquila in the central […]
In Poland, where coal is king, homeowners queue for days to buy fuel
Warsaw/Bogdanka, Poland Reuters In Poland’s late summer heat, dozens of cars and trucks line up at the Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka coal mine, as householders fearful of winter shortages wait for days and nights to stock up on heating fuel in queues reminiscent of communist times. Artur, 57, a pensioner, drove up from Swidnik, some 30 […]
Top Kenyan banker urges Uganda’s Anglican bishops to build sustainability amidst financial challenges caused by COVID-19
Mukono, Uganda The leadership of the Anglican Church of Uganda must work tirelessly to build a financially sustainable church or watch the institution die as others have in the wake of COVID-19, according to James Mwangi, CEO of Nairobi-based Equity Group Holdings. Speaking as the guest of honour during the five day 26th Provincial Assembly of the […]
Macron visits famed Disco Maghreb record shop on Algeria trip
Oran, Algeria Reuters French President Emmanuel Macron visited a celebrated record shop in Algeria on Saturday, an apparent overture to young Algerians during a trip aimed at easing what he called the “painful” history shared by the two countries. The trauma of French colonial rule in Algeria and the bitter independence war that ended it […]
Boom times: Oil money is flooding into Guyana. Who will benefit?
GRAM SLATTERY, of Reuters, reports from the South American nation of Guyana…
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of shelling around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Kyiv, Ukraine Reuters Moscow and Kyiv traded fresh accusations on Saturday of shelling around the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which has been a focus of international concern that fighting in the area could trigger a disaster. Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, has been controlled by Russian forces since early March, soon […]
With new cardinals, Pope puts stamp on Catholic Church future
Vatican City Reuters Pope Francis on Saturday inducted 20 cardinals from around the world, choosing men who mostly agree with his vision of a more progressive and inclusive Roman Catholic Church and influencing their choice of his eventual successor. Francis, 85, presided at a ceremony known as a consistory, telling the new cardinals to show […]