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Christian faithful celebrate 'Holy Fire' under restrictions

By Isabel Debre - Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Christian worshippers thronged the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem on Saturday to celebrate the ceremony of the "Holy Fire," an ancient ritual that sparked tensions this year with the…

Grand National race delayed after activists get onto track

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The Grand National, one of the world's most famous horse races, was delayed Saturday after animal rights activists scaled fences around the perimeter of Aintree racecourse and got onto the track. The developments came after three…

8 people missing in fiery collapse of Marseille building

UPDATE: By ELAINE GANLEY and BISHR EL TOUNI Associated Press MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Officials say eight people remain missing after the building they lived in exploded and collapsed early Sunday near the port of Marseille. Mounds of burning debris…

Filipinos nailed to crosses despite church objection

SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines (AP) — Eight Filipinos were nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a gory Good Friday tradition that draws thousands of devotees and tourists to the Philippines despite being rejected by the Catholic church.…

Why is Passover different from all other nights?

(THE CONVERSATION) Boxes of matzah stacked high in grocery stores? It’s almost Passover. Wednesday, April 5, marks the first night of the weeklong Jewish holiday in 2023. For many people who celebrate it, Passover brings to mind memories of Seder meals with…

Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers on Sunday announced surprise cuts totaling 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of the year, a move that could raise prices worldwide. Higher…

Harris peeks at peppers on farm with climate change in mind

By Chris Megerian - Associated Press LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday traveled down a dirt road to tour a farm outside Zambia's capital that's using new techniques and technology to boost its vegetable crop as…

Video shows guards walking away during fire that killed 38

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — After migrants in northern Mexico placed mattresses against the bars of their detention cell and set them on fire, guards quickly walked away and made no apparent attempt to release the men before smoke filled…

Why the religious fast for Ramadan, Lent and other holy days

Muslims around the world are welcoming the start of Ramadan, a month of fasting, increased worship, heightened charity, good deeds and community. Christians are also fasting during Lent, the 40-day period of penance and prayer ahead of Easter, which marks the…