Higgins apologized to the women, whom he called "survivors of the Magdalene regime."

Hong Kong people fear Beijing’s promotion of Mandarin over Cantonese is just another step to suppress Hong Kong’s unique culture and values.

Violence in Nicaragua has claimed about 100 lives since April 18.

The chairman of the bishops’ conference said the decision “confirms that people of faith should not suffer discrimination on account of their deeply held religious beliefs.”

The case became moot after the teen obtained an abortion.

But the court is not deciding the big issue in the case, whether a business can refuse to serve gay and lesbian people.