Photographer’s Poignant Full Moon Image Heralds the Start of Easter
Josh Dury A photographer has captured a poignant image of the paschal full Moon setting behind three crosses,…
Even McDonald’s tries to follow the lean Lenten diet in Greece
TRIKORFO, Greece (AP) — Can a centuries-old ritual of spiritual renewal rekindle a New Year’s resolution to build…
Australia won’t repatriate new IS-linked group from Syria
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and…
Liz Weston: Is it true I’d lose access to Social Security if I move to and work in another country?
Dear Liz: It has become difficult to find good employment in my field. I’ve been able to find…
Tourists stopped from seeing The Last Supper, while Olympic VIPs including Vance visit
MILAN — Tourists to Milan during the Winter Olympics hoping to see Leonardo da Vinci’s “ The Last…
China criticizes Dalai Lama’s Grammy award
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing on Monday criticized the Dalai Lama ’s first Grammy win, describing the music industry…
Regional NSW principal to stand aside amid antisemitism investigation
The principal of an Islamic school in regional NSW will stand aside amid an investigation into accusations of…
‘Apocalyptic Christian cult’ Shincheonji using ‘special force teams’ to spread across the country
A former follower of a fringe Christian organisation says “special force teams” are recruiting members in Ballarat, Bendigo,…
Christian music is pop now: What it means for the Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the most surprising music stories of the year. While streams…
Photo essay shows how AP photographers captured infrared technology used in surveillance
When you unlock a phone, step into view of a security camera or drive past a license plate…
Former Carmelite nun accuses order of abuse at Victorian parliamentary inquiry
Mary Hughes had just turned 17 when she decided to join the Carmelite Monastery in the Melbourne suburb…
Australian police say Bondi Beach attackers inspired by ISIL | Crime News
Investigators say the deadly Bondi Beach attack is being treated as ‘terrorism’ after evidence of ISIL influence found.…