Following China-Vatican pact, Taiwan invites Pope Francis
Taiwan has invited Pope Francis to visit, its President Tsai Ing-wen said, just weeks after the Vatican reached a milestone deal on the appointment of bishops with China, which claims…
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Slain Salvadoran bishop Romero and Pope Paul VI become saints
Pope Francis on Sunday made saints of two of the most contentious Roman Catholic figures of the 20th century — murdered Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI, who…
World Bank launches ‘human capital’ rankings based on health, education
The World Bank Group unveiled a new system on Thursday to rank countries based on their success in developing human capital, an effort to prod governments to invest more effectively…
Hurricane “Michael” kills 13 in Central America – VIDEO
Heavy rains from a system that developed into Hurricane Michael have left at least 13 people dead in Central America, Report informs citing RIA Novosti. According to the authorities, six…
China opens embassy in Dominican Republic after break with Taiwan
China’s most senior envoy inaugurated a new embassy in the Dominican Republic on Friday after the Caribbean country cut ties with Taiwan in a move that prompted U.S. concern over…
Former El Salvador president sentenced to 10 years in prison
An El Salvador tribunal sentenced former President Antonio Saca to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to embezzlement and money laundering charges involving more than $300…
World’s happiest and unhappiest countries named
The world happiness levels are at their lowest in over a decade, with the number of people who say they feel stressed and worried rising, Report informs citing the ranking…
Ambassador of El Salvador to Bolivia died because clinics refused to accept her
Ambassador of El Salvador to Bolivia Maddeline Vanessa Brizuela Arevalo died of a stroke after several medical institutions refused to accept her. Report informs citing the newspaper Pagina Siete, the…