Iran Protests Create Lasting Challenge to Government, Security Officials Say

Investigators suspect a Gulf state sought to influence decisions through payments and gifts Source

Music, movies and relaxed dress codes have some Saudis asking whether their country is changing too much, too soon Source

At a Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Francis’ homily mentioned the deceased only briefly Source

The Lady R and its owner are under Washington sanctions for alleged weapons shipments Source

The leftist icon is sworn in as president, pledges to unite a divided country Source

Matteo Messina Denaro, convicted over numerous murders, had been a fugitive since 1993 Source