Retired pope asks for pardon in handling of abuse cases, admits no wrongdoing

Retired pope asks for pardon in handling of abuse cases, admits no wrongdoing

Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.

Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.

It 'would be wise' for Americans to leave Ukraine amid rising tension, Biden says

It 'would be wise' for Americans to leave Ukraine amid rising tension, Biden says

President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.

President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.

Israeli, Palestinian representatives propose 2-state confederation to work towards peace efforts

Israeli, Palestinian representatives propose 2-state confederation to work towards peace efforts

Israeli and Palestinian public figures have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation. They hope this will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in peace efforts.

Israeli and Palestinian public figures have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation. They hope this will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in peace efforts.

Ottawa declares state of emergency as ‘freedom convoy’ protest enters 2nd week

Ottawa declares state of emergency as ‘freedom convoy’ protest enters 2nd week

Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.

Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.

Israel's PM talks with Biden about Islamic State, Iran

Israel's PM talks with Biden about Islamic State, Iran

In a phone call with the president, Naftali Bennett told Biden that “the world is now a safer place thanks to the courageous operation of the U.S. forces,” his office said.

In a phone call with the president, Naftali Bennett told Biden that “the world is now a safer place thanks to the courageous operation of the U.S. forces,” his office said.

Ukraine invasion could come 'any day,' US aide says, as troops land in Poland

Ukraine invasion could come 'any day,' US aide says, as troops land in Poland

Commanding the elite U.S. troops that landed in Poland Sunday is Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who on Aug. 30 was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan.

Commanding the elite U.S. troops that landed in Poland Sunday is Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who on Aug. 30 was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan.

Lata Mangeshkar, beloved Indian singer, dies at 92

Lata Mangeshkar, beloved Indian singer, dies at 92

Lata Mangeshkar’s songs, always filled with emotion, were often sad and mostly dealt with unrequited love.

Lata Mangeshkar’s songs, always filled with emotion, were often sad and mostly dealt with unrequited love.

Boy rescued from Moroccan well after 4 days has died

Boy rescued from Moroccan well after 4 days has died

The boy, 5, fell into a well 105-feet deep Tuesday evening. Dozens stood by, watching as officials worked to reach him in the deep, narrow hole.

The boy, 5, fell into a well 105-feet deep Tuesday evening. Dozens stood by, watching as officials worked to reach him in the deep, narrow hole.

GoFundMe for Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ cut off, refunds to be issued

GoFundMe for Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ cut off, refunds to be issued

GoFundMe has ended the fundraiser for the so-called “Freedom Convoy,” which is made up of hundreds of people stationed in Ottawa protesting COVID-19 measures.

GoFundMe has ended the fundraiser for the so-called “Freedom Convoy,” which is made up of hundreds of people stationed in Ottawa protesting COVID-19 measures.

British Airways plane nearly topples, tail hits tarmac during windy aborted landing

British Airways plane nearly topples, tail hits tarmac during windy aborted landing

Video captured a British Airways plane in the U.K. being forced to abort an attempted landing at Heathrow Airport as the plane was hit with strong winds.

Video captured a British Airways plane in the U.K. being forced to abort an attempted landing at Heathrow Airport as the plane was hit with strong winds.

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.

North Korea confirms testing missile capable of reaching Guam

North Korea confirms testing missile capable of reaching Guam

North Korea said the missile was launched toward the waters off its east coast and on a high angle to prevent it from overflying other countries. It gave no further details.

North Korea said the missile was launched toward the waters off its east coast and on a high angle to prevent it from overflying other countries. It gave no further details.

Canadian truckers, thousands of others protest vaccine mandate in Ottawa

Canadian truckers, thousands of others protest vaccine mandate in Ottawa

Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.

Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.

Rafael Nadal wins after 2nd longest Australian Open final ever

Rafael Nadal wins after 2nd longest Australian Open final ever

Rafael Nadal has won a men’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title with a comeback five-set victory in a match that started late Sunday local time and ended later on Monday morning.

Rafael Nadal has won a men’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title with a comeback five-set victory in a match that started late Sunday local time and ended later on Monday morning.