Pope Francis Returns to Rome

Pope Francis ended his historic visit to Iraq on Monday. During his tour, he met religious leaders, visited war-ruined cities, and preached peace. Iraqis said the visit was a chance for the world to see their nation in a new light.

US Military Stance in Afghanistan

The United States said all options remain on the table for its remaining soldiers in Afghanistan, stating it has not made any decisions about its military posture after May 1. The comments came after reports surfaced that the US State Secretary had made an urgent push for a peace effort that included a warning that US forces were considering to exit Afghanistan by May.

Hong Kong's Electoral Reforms

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said China’s plan to reform the electoral systems could delay a vote for the city’s legislature. China’s parliament is expected to approve a resolution on Thursday that will diminish democratic representation in Hong Kong institutions.

Meghan Accuses the Royals...

In a television interview, Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, accused Britain’s royal family of raising racist remarks against their son, Archie. She said her 1-year-old had been denied the title of prince because there were concerns within the family about how dark his skin might be when he was born. She added that she ended up having suicidal thoughts after not getting any help.