Hostage Clock in Tel Aviv Stopped after Nearly 844 Days
A woman holds a sign reading "sometimes dreams come true" beside a clock in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Jan. 27, 2026. Associated Press / Photo by Ohad Zwigenberg ...
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Global community is obligated to address Haiti’s plight, says U.N. nuncio | Crux Now
As Haitians seek to rebuild their country, “it is imperative that the international community take a shared and concrete interest in their plight,” the Vatican’s U.N. nuncio said
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Gang Boss In Haiti Threatens To Kill Abducted Missionaries
The boss of a notorious Haitian gang accused of kidnapping 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group last weekend is warning that the hostages will be killed if his demands aren't met.
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Peers to debate assisted suicide Bill amid strong opposition from doctors, faith leaders and …
Opponents include faith leaders and a number of Christian groups who warn that the vulnerable would be put at risk.
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Israel Prepares to Welcome Back Tourists in November
After sealing its borders to most visitors for a year and a half, Israel will open up to fully vaccinated tourists and those who have recovered from COVID-19 beginning on Nov. 1.
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Israel Welcomes Back Solo Tourists For 1st Time Since Pandemic Began
Israel re-opened its borders to individuals for tourism and business on Monday, providing they are fully vaccinated with a recognized vaccine or have recovered from COVID-19.
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Italian parliament poised to move on euthanasia, homophobia | Crux Now
After a brief hiatus for summer break, the Italian parliament is back at it and is set to address two controversial legislative proposals later this month, including a potential referendum on euthanasia and a disputed anti-homotransphobia bill.
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Religious leaders ask that new Constitution guarantee religious freedom | Crux Now
As sporadic attacks against religious institutions continue in Chile, the leaders of the country’s faith traditions came together to ask the committee tasked with re-writing the national Constitution to guarantee religious freedom.
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Gang boss in Haiti threatens to kill abducted missionaries | Baptist Press
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The boss of a notorious Haitian gang accused of kidnapping 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group last weekend is warning that the hostages will be killed if his demands aren’t met.
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British doctors say they will not participate in assisted suicide if it becomes legal
A group of some 1,700 British doctors say they will not participate in assisted suicide, amid a push by some lawmakers to legalize the practice in England and Wales.
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UK lawmaker proposes adding ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
The amendment would ensure that Catholic priests can administer the last rites at crime scenes.
