Pope strips of duties Chilean priest at center of sexual abuse scandal

Vatican City, September 29 (RHC)-- Pope Francis has removed from duty Father Fernando Karadima, the 88-year-old priest at the center of Chile’s vast sexual abuse scandal.  In a statement on Friday, the Vatican called the decision "exceptional" and said the Pope had done it "for the good of the Church."... More


Renowned Mexican journalist censored by government returning to radio

Mexico City, Sept 29 (RHC) – Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui is returning to radio after being censored by the Enrique Peña Nieto administration for allegations of presidential corruption. Taken off the air by Peña Nieto three years ago, Aristegui will be back on air beginning October 17.... More


Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2018 in New York City.  Photo: AFP

United Nations, September 28 (RHC)-- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again taken the stage at the United Nations to bring out fresh theatrics against Iran, repeating his allegations that the country is working to develop nuclear weapons at what he called "secret" sites. ... More


Palestinian minor Youssef Abu Zarifa, wounded during clashes along the border between the Gaza Strip and Israeli-occupied territories, receives treatment at a h

Gaza City, September 28 (RHC)-- At least five Palestinians have lost their lives and nearly 300 more sustained injuries when Israeli military forces opened fire on a group of protesters participating in an anti-occupation rallies along the border between the besieged Gaza Strip and Israeli-occupied territories. ... More


According to the UN report, over 171,000 hectares of Colombia’s farming sectors are producing 31 percent of illicit coca crops.   Photo: Reuters

Caracas, September 28 (RHC)-- Venezuela is demanding that Colombian state officials double their anti-drug trafficking efforts in light of the “alarming increase” of illicit coca crops, as noted in recent reports from the United Nations. ... More


Israeli settlers and military forces are seen at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem on September 27, 2018.  Photo: Safa news agency

Jerusalem, September 28 (RHC)-- Nearly one thousand Israeli settlers have stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Israeli-occupied Old City of East Jerusalem amid an escalation of acts of violence by Israeli forces and settlers against the Palestinian people. ... More


Study shows 11,000 more homes in Carolinas were damaged in storm due to rising sea levels.  Photo: AFP

Wilmington, September 28 (RHC)-- A new study in the U.S. says rising sea levels in the Carolinas fueled a stronger storm surge during Hurricane Florence, leading to far more destruction in the region than would have otherwise been possible.  ... More


Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 201

United Nations, September 27 (RHC)-- Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rejected interventionism ... More


Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks at a press conference in New York, US, on September 26, 2018.  Photo: president.ir

United Nations, September 27 (RHC)-- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has isolated Washington as the majority of countries back the historic agreement. ... More


UN investigators demand probe into 'extremely alarming' situation in Yemen.  Photo: Press TV

Geneva, September 27 (RHC)-- War crimes investigators have called on the UN Human Rights Council to provide them with the opportunity to continue a probe into the "extremely alarming" situation in Yemen... More


Israeli forces kill another Palestinian at protest -- 174th since end of March.  Photo: AP

Gaza City, September 27 (RHC)-- In the Gaza Strip, hundreds of Palestinians held a funeral for a man who was shot and killed earlier this week near Israel’s separation barrier with the besieged Palestinian territory. ... More


US President Donald Trump attends the United Nations Security Council briefing on counterproliferation at the United Nations in New York on the second day of th

United Nations, September 27 (RHC)-- Venezuela has denounced U.S. President Donald Trump over his “warmongering and interventionist” remarks which it says promote a "military uprising" against President Nicolas Maduro.  ... More


German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the audience during a conference organized by the Federation of German Industries (BDI) on September 25, 2018 in Berli

Berlin, September 27 (RHC)-- German chancellor Angela Merkel has slammed United Kingdom’s lack of clarity in talks for the country’s withdrawal from the European Union... More


President Miguel Diaz Canel speaks at Rally. Photo Leticia Martinez

New York, September 27 (RHC)-- New York's Riverside Church was the venue Wednesday evening of a solidarity rally. Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel and Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro were on hand.... More


UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the 73rd session of the General Assembly at the United Nations in New York on September 25, 2018. Photo: AFP

United Nations, September 26 (RHC)-- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning of growing chaos and confusion as the rules-based global order comes under a threat of breaking down. ... More


up