Tycoon facing death penalty has her jail term cut in money laundering case
Truong My Lan had already lost a challenge against the death penalty in a separate case in which she was found guilty of stealing money from Saigon Commercial Bank.
Day: April 21, 2025
Church bells ring for Pope Francis
Bells tolled at Catholic churches around the world as followers mourn the death of Pope Francis.
Global outpouring follows death of Pope Francis: ‘A rare voice of moral clarity’ or ‘a politician’?
The world is mourning Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff whose death on Easter Monday has brought an outpouring of grief and reflection from religious leaders, world activists and laypeople alike.
China sends back new Boeing jet made more expensive by tariffs
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China to sanction US Congress members and others who ‘acted egregiously’ on Hong Kong
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Pope Francis could have retired… but he preferred to see his Papal reign to the very end
Exclusive: Ann Widdecombe on why Francis was a surprise choice as Pontiff, and how his deft footwork managed to please both traditionalists and liberals
How a New Pope Is Chosen—and Who It Could Be
Here’s what to know about how the process works and who some of the frontrunners are to succeed Francis.
Pontiff dies at 88: What will Pope Francis’ legacy be?
The Pontiff died on April 21. He was 88. What will Pope Francis’ legacy be? We discuss it with our guest Andrea Antonio Verardi, a specialist in the history of the papacy.