Month: February 2025
French aircraft carrier docks in Philippines after joint combat drills in disputed South China Sea
France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships were in the Philippines on Sunday after holding combat drills with Philippine forces…
They told her women shouldn’t box. Now she’s Ghana’s first female world champion
When teenage Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey decided to become a professional boxer – an unlikely choice for a young woman in…
Foreign leaders visit Ukraine to show their support on war’s third anniversary
A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada visited Ukraine’s capital Monday to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion in…
Faithful pray for Pope Francis as he remains in critical condition
Catholics gathered in churches on Sunday for special services dedicated to Pope Francis who remains in a critical condition. Read…
Passenger describes experience after American Airlines flight diverted to Rome
An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi, India, landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it…
How do Ukrainians see their path to peace? | BBC News
European Union leaders are in Kyiv and have joined President Voldymyr Zelensky on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion…
Germany’s conservatives celebrate, as far-right enjoy record result | BBC News
Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won Germany’s election, well ahead of rival parties but short of the 30% vote-share they had…
Faithful visiting the Vatican think of the pope after diagnosis of pneumonia
(19 Feb 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Vatican City – 19 February 2025 1. Close of cross on top of…
Media gathering at hopsital and faithful praying as Vatican says Pope Francis has pneumonia in both
(19 Feb 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Rome – 19 February 2025 1. SOUNDBITE (English) Trisha Thomas, The Associated Press:…
Pope Francis remains in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs
(19 Feb 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Rome, Italy – 19 February 2025 1. Statue of Pope John Paul II…