Section: US & Canada
Femen Activist Released After Topless Protest At Vatican
Vatican authorities have ordered the release of a Ukrainian activist who bared her breasts while stealing a baby Jesus figurine from the St. Peter’s Square nativity scene on December 25. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Two dead after Ukraine rocked by series of blasts
Ukrainians were on high alert on Saturday after a series of explosions occurred in the south and west of the country, killing two people. One person was killed in a separate blast overnight in the southern port city of Odessa, according to local police officials. Later, an explosion occurred in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, killing one...
Ukrainian Activist Released After Arrest For Storming St. Peter’s Square Topless
Yana Zhdanova, the Ukrainian activist arrested on Christmas Day for swiping a life-size baby Jesus figurine from the St. Peter’s Square nativity scene at the Vatican while topless, was released on Saturday according to Associated Press. She was held for questioning on Friday while Vatican police considered possible charges for “disturbing...
2014’s Turbulent Events Set Tone For Year Ahead
NEW YORK (Reuters) – From financial crisis in Russia to cyber warfare with North Korea, 2014 has generated new flashpoints right into its final days, setting 2015 up to be just as turbulent. Almost all of the major confrontations, such as the battle with Islamic State militants, the West’s stand-off with Russia over Ukraine and the...
Vatican frees woman who bared breast, forbids her ever to return
A Ukrainian activist who bared her breasts in St. Peter’s Square on Christmas Day at the Vatican’s outdoor Nativity scene has been released. …read more Source:...
Vatican Frees Ukrainian Femen Activist Who Bared Breasts In St. Peter’s Square On Christmas
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Holy See has released a Ukrainian activist who bared her breasts in St. Peter’s Square on Christmas Day and snatched the statue of Baby Jesus from the Vatican’s outdoor Nativity scene. Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said the Holy See prosecutor, met with Yana Zhdanova on Saturday and decided to...
Belarusian President Dismisses PM Amid Economic Woes
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has dismissed the country’s prime minister, as the former Soviet state struggles with the effects of Russia’s economic crisis. Lukashenko’s presidential office says he dismissed Mikhail Myasnikovitch, who had served in his post for four years, and replaced him with his chief of staff,...
Ukraine says closure of transport to Crimea is temporary
A Ukrainian security official said Saturday that the suspension of transport connections with Crimea is expected to be only a temporary measure. …read more Source: CTV...
This Week In Pictures: Faith In Practice Around The World, December 21 – 27
Humans express their faith in a multitude of ways. These photos capture the diversity within faith practices that happen in our world in the span of just one week.New Delhi, India: December 24 Indian Christians light candles at a Sacred Heart Cathedral on the eve of Christmas in New Delhi. Christmas is a national holiday in India, marked by...
Ukraine says Crimea transport halt temporary
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian security official said Saturday that the suspension of transport connections with Crimea is expected to be only a temporary measure. …read more Source: U.S....
