A planned march protesting aid restrictions on Gaza faced uncertainty Friday, as organizers in Cairo awaited Egyptian approval and Libyan authorities blocked a convoy of activists en route. … [Read more...] about Activists stopped in Libya and Egypt ahead of planned march on Gaza
First millennial saint Carlo Acutis will be canonized Sept. 7, the pope says
Pope Leo XIV on Friday set Sept. 7 as the rescheduled date to canonize the Catholic Church's first millennial-era saint, Carlo Acutis, in what is expected to be Leo's first saint-making ceremony as well. … [Read more...] about First millennial saint Carlo Acutis will be canonized Sept. 7, the pope says
McCaffrey impresses as Commanders wrap up McLaurin-less minicamp
The NFL work ethic came easily for Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, whose father, Ed, and brother, Christian, played in the league. … [Read more...] about McCaffrey impresses as Commanders wrap up McLaurin-less minicamp
Iran’s state-run media quotes official vowing ‘decisive’ response to Israel’s attack
Iran's state-run news agency quotes an anonymous official saying Iran will have a "decisive" response to Israel's attack. … [Read more...] about Iran’s state-run media quotes official vowing ‘decisive’ response to Israel’s attack
Israel’s U.N. ambassador urges world body to stand by Israel
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, says Israel launched Operation "Rising Lion" against Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure with the aim of eliminating an existential and immediate threat to the citizens of Israel and the entire world. … [Read more...] about Israel’s U.N. ambassador urges world body to stand by Israel