Vatican Confirms Pope Will Preside Over Easter Vigil
Pope Francis’ chair is seen prior to the Way of the Cross Good Friday procession in front of the Colosseum on March 29, 2024, in Rome. Although the pope skipped the event at the last minute, the Vatican confirmed that he would preside over the Easter Vigil service March 30.
China’s Gambling Hub Macao Holds Final Horse Race
A visitor watches horses in the parade ring at the Macao Jockey Club in Macao on March 30, 2024. After more than 40 years, Macao’s horse racing track hosted its final races Saturday, bringing an end to the sport in the city famous for its massive casinos.
Multidimensional Crises Destabilize Mali, Expert Tells UN
FILE – This undated French Army photo shows Russian mercenaries in Mali. The Wagner Group is helping government forces carry out raids and strikes that have killed scores of civilians, rights groups said in reports that span a period from December 2023 to March 2024.
India Rescues Hijacked Iranian Fishing Vessel, Frees Pakistani Crew
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Greece Arrests Member of Smuggling Gang That Raked in $21 Billion
FILE – Greek police said on March 30, 2024, that they had arrested a member of a gang wanted by Interpol for smuggling Latin American fuel products for illegal sale around the world.
UN Chief Calls for Slavery Reparations to Overcome ‘Generations of Discrimination’
FILE – People visit the archeological site Valongo Wharf, the main port of entry for enslaved Africans to Brazil and the Americas, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov. 13, 2021. Brazil received more slaves from Africa than any other place.
US, UK Bring Charges, Sanctions in Response to Chinese Hacking Operation
Iain Duncan Smith from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, speaks during a press conference in central London on March 25, 2024. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday the UK would “do what is required” to protect itself from a cyber attack by China.
Nigeria Sues Cryptocurrency Firm Binance for Tax Evasion
FILE – The Binance app icon is seen on a smartphone, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa.
Israel-US Diplomatic Spat Complicates Gaza Situation
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby speaks about Israel during a press briefing, March 25, 2024, at the White House in Washington.
For Chinese Nationalists, Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ Is a Problem
Tao Bolin, a 25-year-old influencer and science fiction fan, holds a signed copy of “The Three-Body Problem” outside the World Science Fiction Convention in Chengdu, China, Oct. 20, 2023.