Pope Francis condemns ‘unprecedented’ terrorist violence in Good Friday speech
Pope Francis has used his Good Friday address to condemn Europe’s reaction to the migrant crisis, which he said had been blunted by our “indifferent and … source
Riot breaks out at Hungarian migrant camp
Hungarian police were called to break up fighting at a migrant camp in the eastern city of Debrecen on Monday. Rubbish had been set on fire and rocks were ……
‘Nightmare over,’ Palmyra to be mostly restored by end of 2016
“The nightmare is over for Palmyra,” says Syria’s Head of Antiquities. Mamoun Abdulkarim said the city of ancient temples will be mostly restored by the end of … source
Paris climate accord is signed by record 175 countries
As Earth Day was being observed around the planet on Friday, a record number of 175 countries signed the historic Paris accord to slow global warming. source
Road to Cop22: green tourism in Marrakech – target
The Moroccan city of Marrakech, which is hosting the Cop22 climate change summit in November, has dedicated itself to eco-tourism. Marrakech, where culture … source
Rebels launch surprise attack on Aleppo – Syrian state TV
Reports of rebel attack on Aleppo * Deaths and injuries reported * Syrian Army making “appropriate response” Rebel groups have launched a widespread attack … source
Pope Francis denounces religious fundamentalism across Middle East
Pope Francis has urged Muslim leaders to unite in renouncing religious extremism during the first day of his two-day trip to Egypt. The visit, amid tight security, … source
Turkey: two journalists jailed over Syria smuggling reports
Two prominent journalists in Turkey are facing charges of espionage after publishing video that allegedly showed trucks, belonging to the state intelligence … source
Nepal vows to rebuild historical sites left in ruins by earthquake
Perched on a hilltop in Kathmandu Valley just to the west of the capital, the Swayambhunath religious complex is one of Nepal’s most valued ancient sites. source
Obama slams vote to override his veto of 9/11 legislation
The US Congress has voted to override President Barack Obama’s veto of a bill allowing relatives of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian officials. Its the first time in ……