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Pope stable with no new respiratory crises but will sleep with ventilation mask, Vatican says

Pope stable with no new respiratory crises but will sleep with ventilation mask, Vatican says

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in stable condition Tuesday and breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after respiratory crises a day earlier, but will resume using a ventilation mask at night, the Vatican said.
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On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'

On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — On a boat, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and icebergs in shades of blue, Qooqu Berthelsen points to the breaking sea ice as a worrisome sign.
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Municipalities, rights groups concerned about Quebec bill on integrating immigrants

Municipalities, rights groups concerned about Quebec bill on integrating immigrants

MONTREAL — Quebec municipalities and human rights groups are voicing concerns about proposed legislation that would require newcomers to abide by a set of common values.
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Israel is criticized after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal

Israel is criticized after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire isn't extended.
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Pope had a good night's rest after overcoming possible risks from respiratory crisis

Pope had a good night's rest after overcoming possible risks from respiratory crisis

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis had a good night’s rest early Monday after apparently overcoming a setback in his recovery from pneumonia: He is stable, off mechanical ventilation and shows no sign of new infection following a respiratory crisis late last w
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AP PHOTOS: Muslims in the Middle East observe Ramadan amid political upheavals and postwar turmoil

AP PHOTOS: Muslims in the Middle East observe Ramadan amid political upheavals and postwar turmoil

Muslims in the Middle East are observing the holy month of Ramadan under exceptional circumstances. Ramadan is seen as a time of religious reflection and worship, charity, and community, as they fast from sunrise until sunset.
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Israel is criticized after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal

Israel is criticized after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire isn't extended.
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Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he's overcome risks from respiratory crisis

Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he's overcome risks from respiratory crisis

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said.
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Prominent Lebanese Druze leader says he will visit Syria soon as tensions with Israel simmer

Prominent Lebanese Druze leader says he will visit Syria soon as tensions with Israel simmer

BEIRUT (AP) — A prominent Druze leader in Lebanon said Sunday that he will soon visit Syria to meet its interim leader as tensions simmer between members of the minority group, the war-torn country's interim government, and Israel.
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Transgender women near Rome pray for Pope Francis, celebrate his outreach

Transgender women near Rome pray for Pope Francis, celebrate his outreach

TORVAIANICA, Italy (AP) — Moira Camila Garnica and a group of fellow migrant transgender women have been gathering at their parish church to pray for Pope Francis as he continues to battle pneumonia in a Rome hospital , about an hour away from this m
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