Israel pounds central Gaza, sends tanks into north of Rafah
CAIRO: Israeli forces pounded areas in the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday (Jul 17), killing at least nine Palestinians, according to health officials, while Israeli tanks carried out a limited advance further into Rafah in the south. The Israel Gaza conflict has led to at least 38,000 Palestinian deaths in Israel’s retaliatory offensive, as reported […]
Vatican to prepare a document on the role of women in leadership in the Catholic Church
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican’s doctrine office will prepare a document on women in leadership roles in the Catholic Church, in a new initiative to respond to longstanding demands by women to have a greater say in the church’s life. The Vatican announced Tuesday that the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith will […]
Xi calls on world powers to help Russia, Ukraine ‘resume direct dialogue’
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday that world powers should help Russia and Ukraine re-start direct negotiations during a visit to Beijing branded a “peace mission” by the European leader. Xi urges dialogue to address the ongoing conflict and reduce tensions. Orban’s trip to China comes a day before […]