Former Chad dictator to face trial in Senegal
By BABACAR DIONE A former president of Chad accused of overseeing the deaths of thousands during his time in power will soon stand trial in Senegal on charges including war…
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Pope to new cardinals: Put aside pride, jealousy and anger
By NICOLE WINFIELD Pope Francis welcomed 20 new cardinals Saturday into the elite club of churchmen who will elect his successor and immediately delivered a tough-love message to them, telling…
Hate crime prosecutions rare in NC, often difficult to prove
By MICHAEL BIESECKER Relatives of the three Muslim college students killed in North Carolina are pressing for hate crime charges against the alleged shooter, but legal experts say such cases…
Political stakes high for Iran’s president in nuclear talks
By ADAM SCHRECK Throughout the long negotiations over the fate of Iran’s nuclear program, President Hassan Rouhani has withstood scathing criticism from hard-liners at home by sticking to his case…
Eddie Murphy looks to get back into groove with music
By BIANCA ROACH Eddie Murphy biggest success in music came on his first try, with the 1985 smash “Party All the Time.” After that, not much was heard from the…
After shipwreck, concerns Costa wants to cut Italy ties
By COLLEEN BARRY Italian cruise company Costa Crociere is facing a public relations battle over its future in Italy amid concerns the company wants to distance itself from the country…
Case against Argentine president moves forward
The Associated Press The prosecutor who inherited a high-profile case against Argentine President Cristina Fernandez on Friday reaffirmed the accusations, formally renewing the investigation into whether the president helped Iranian…
New Orleans Police: 2 die in Mardi Gras parade shooting
By STACEY PLAISANCE and CAIN BURDEAU A 19-year-old man opened fire near a popular all-female Mardi Gras parade, killing two people in the latest spate of violence to mar Carnival…