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Ecuadorians have headed to the polls in a referendum touted by the country’s fledgling leader as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violence. The majority of 11 ... Read More

Ecuador president’s war on crime gets a boost with early referendum results and gang member’s arrest

The government looks on track to win support for its key security proposals, while police say they have arrested a notorious alleged gang leader. Read More

Pope overcomes health concerns, presides over blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square

The Vatican said some 30,000 people attended the Mass, with more packing the Via ... The Mass precedes the pope’s “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) blessing, in which the pope ... Read More

Daily Review: Ecuador Voters Approve Security Measures

In a nationwide referendum, Ecuadorians voted to to give President Daniel Noboa more tools to crack down on criminal gangs. Read More

Pope Francis overcomes health concerns to deliver message of peace on Easter Sunday

March 31 (UPI) --Pope Francis overcame health concerns to preside over the Easter Sunday Mass at ... younger than 18 following a landmark review of the treatment. World News // 21 hours ago ... Read More

Ecuador approves extradition, anti-gang measures

A solid majority of Ecuadoran voters on Sunday approved the extradition to the United States of organized crime bosses in a referendum on measures against drug trafficking and gangs, the electoral ... Read More

Ecuador leader hails apparent approval of extradition, anti-gang measures

An early exit poll on Sunday showed overwhelming Ecuadoran voter support for the extradition of mafia bosses to US prisons and other tough anti-gang measures, with President Daniel Noboa hailing ... Read More

Catholics to gather for Easter Mass with Pope Francis

Tens of thousands of Catholics are expected to gather at Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, for Easter Mass led by Pope Francis. Despite recent concerns about his health following a cancellation ... Read More

Pope, Looking Healthy, Begins Busy Four Days Leading to Easter

Pope, Looking Healthy ... read a long homily during a Holy Thursday "Mass of the Chrism" in St. Peter's Basilica. Francis urged priests to be compassionate, admit when they have "strayed from ... Read More

Pope expected to lead Easter celebrations despite doubts about his health

Pope Francis is expected to lead Easter services at the Vatican Saturday and Sunday after his last-minute cancelation of a major Good Friday procession revived questions about his health. Read More

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The United Nations and others said donors should resume support for UNRWA after a review found that Israel hadn’t backed up claims that many agency workers are members of terrorist groups. The ... Read More