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Pope calls nuns killed in Yemen modern-day martyrs

on: March 06, 2016In: Middle East

(AP) – Pope Francis says the four nuns killed in an attack on a home for the elderly in Yemen are modern-day martyrs and victims of indifference. Francis told the faithful Sunday that... Read more

Turkish PM says no bargaining on new constitution: Report

on: March 06, 2016In: World

(Reuters) – Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was quoted as saying on Sunday that there will be no bargaining over a new constitution for Turkey and the ruling AK Party will seek the 330... Read more

Afghan officials optimistic Taliban peace talks ‘within weeks’

on: March 06, 2016In: Asia

(AFP) – Afghan officials voiced optimism Sunday that Taliban peace talks would resume “within weeks” even after the insurgents rebuffed calls for dialogue, with analysts di... Read more

Daesh group bomb kills at least 60, injures 70 South of Baghdad

on: March 06, 2016In: Middle East

(Reuters) – A truck bomb exploded at a crowded checkpoint outside the city of Hilla, south of Baghdad, on Sunday, killing at least 47 people. Faleh al-Radhi, the head of the security c... Read more