Survivors of clerical sex abuse rally near Vatican

Feb 24,2019
People who were sexually abused as children by clergy members of the Catholic Church have rallied near the Vatican, where church leaders are discussing ways to prevent clerical sex abuse. The protestors demanded that perpetrators be held accountable.
UK Cabinet ministers urge Brexit delay
Feb 24
Three British Cabinet ministers are calling for the country to delay its exit from the European Union if no deal is agreed in Parliament in the next few days.
Syria forces negotiating to free civilians from IS holdout: coalition
Feb 23
US-backed Syrian forces are negotiating to evacuate civilians from the Islamic State group's last redoubt which now faces
North Korea asks UN to help address food shortage
Feb 22
North Korea has asked UN aid agencies for help to address a looming food crisis after figures forecast a sharp drop in crop production for this year, a UN spokesman said Thursday.
Maduro shuts border with Brazil as Guaido goes in search of aid
Feb 22
President Nicolas Maduro ordered the closure of Venezuela's border with Brazil on Thursday in an increasingly fraught power struggle with Juan Guaido, the opposition leader spearheading efforts to bring humanitarian aid into the country despite a military blockade.
Vietnam grants e-visas to citizens of 35 countries
Feb 22
Under a decree recently issued by the Vietnamese government, citizens from 35 countries, including China, are eligible for e-visas under a pilot program, local media reported on Thursday.
Japan-France exchange event draws 3 mil. Visitors
Feb 22
An exhibition to promote Japanese culture in France is set to wrap up this month after attracting a total of 3 million visitors.