Monthly Archives: January 2023

The lying-in-state of former Pope Benedict XVI, who died Saturday at the age of 95, began Monday in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of his funeral later this week.The lying-in-state of former Pope Benedict XVI, who died Saturday at the age of 95, began Monday in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead […]

At least 14 people died in a brazen armed assault on a prison in the Mexican border city of Juarez on Sunday, officials said.At least 14 people died in a brazen armed assault on a prison in the Mexican border city of Juarez on Sunday, officials said.

After a tumultuous end to a momentous and challenging year, China heads into 2023 with a great deal of uncertainty — and potentially a glimpse of light at the end of the pandemic tunnel.After a tumultuous end to a momentous and challenging year, China heads into 2023 with a great deal of uncertainty — and […]

A cruise ship was prevented from docking in Australia due to fungal growth on the ship’s hull, according to statements issued by the cruise line and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (DAFF).A cruise ship was prevented from docking in Australia due to fungal growth on the ship’s hull, according to statements issued by […]

China’s economy grew at least 4.4% in 2022, according to leader Xi Jinping, a figure much stronger than many economists had expected. But the current Covid wave may hobble growth in the months ahead.China’s economy grew at least 4.4% in 2022, according to leader Xi Jinping, a figure much stronger than many economists had expected. […]

Emergency services are on the scene of a major incident involving two helicopters that collided near the popular tourist strip of Main Beach on Australia’s Gold Coast, south of Brisbane, according to first responders.Emergency services are on the scene of a major incident involving two helicopters that collided near the popular tourist strip of Main […]