An Irish government spokesman said that amount, even added to the large sums already paid by religious orders, was still insufficient.

“The orders appear to enable Israel to detain, prosecute, imprison and/or deport any and all persons present in the West Bank,” said Richard Falk of the U.N.

Rio de Janeiro’s towering Christ the Redeemer statue, undergoing restoration, was spray-painted with graffiti by vandals.

Mexican priests have been transferred to other parishes or even moved to other parts of the country because of threats.

According to a new report, in the Gulf South the number of unemployed persons has more than doubled.

“In March we finally accomplished what I set out to do 18 years ago,” Rep. Stupak said. “I’m proud to have helped bring it across the finish line.”