The Capitol is braced for another assault according to intelligence found on internet chat rooms. Beware the ides of March!
Forgotten mausoleum of Roman emperor Augustus reborn
A newly renovated colossal #mausoleum for the founder of the #RomanEmpire #Augustus has reopened to the public in the Italian capital after centuries of neglect.
Hong Kong overhaul: China announces plan to change electoral system
A largely pro-#Beijing committee that elects #HongKong’s leader will also choose a large part of the #legislature, a top Chinese official announced Friday as part of a major revamp that will increase central...
Fresh bloodshed in Myanmar as UN set to meet on crisis
A protester was shot dead in #Myanmar on Friday, in the latest round of bloodletting at anti-coup demonstrations as the #UN #SecurityCouncil prepared to meet on the escalating crisis. FRANCE 24’s Jessica Le...
Pope Francis leaves Rome at start of risky trip to Iraq
#Pope #Francis left Rome on Friday to start a four-day trip to #Iraq, his most risky foreign trip since his election in 2012 and the first visit by a pontiff to the country. raq is deploying thousands of additional...
