CNN: Pope delivers political message on immigration, tolerance to Congress
Washington (CNN)Pope Francis challenged America Thursday to embrace millions of undocumented immigrants and join a global campaign against climate change and poverty, wading undaunted into the nation's volatile politics in a historic address to Congress.
Francis also called for a fairer world economy, the abolition of the death penalty, the protection of ethnic and religious minorities, the outlawing of the global "blood" trade in arms and the protection of the family in a speech sure to please liberals.
MIDDLE EAST
Mecca: hajj crush kills hundreds near holy city – live coverage.
More than 700 killed in Saudi Hajj stampede.
Critics question Saudi safety focus after hajj tragedy.
Erdogan blasts US on support of Syrian Kurd fighters.
U.S. looking to advance political talks on Syria at U.N.: official.
Syrian army uses new Russian jets to strike Islamic State: monitor.
Residents flee Palmyra as Syrian government bombs ISIL.
Merkel: Assad must be included in Syria peace talks.
France's Hollande calls for new Syria peace conference.
NATO head urges 'constructive' Russian role in Syria.
Israeli, Russian deputy military chiefs to coordinate on Syria.
Iran’s president claims his military best defense against IS.
Deadly blasts hit Yemen mosque during Eid prayers. Yemen mosque blasts: Sana'a medics report multiple casualties.
Israel's security cabinet sets 4-year minimum sentence for stone-throwers. Israeli cabinet backs harsher security measures.
ASIA
Number of Afghans seeking to leave their country rises.
Smoke from Indonesia fires puts Singapore's air at 'hazardous' level.
US, S. Korea allies discuss N. Korea nuclear, missile threat.
China's Xi promises better investment climate, cyber war deal seen.
China to host ASEAN defense ministers amid South China Sea tension.
China to look at holding 'regular' military parades.
China says still verifying incident with U.S. aircraft.
Police make 19,000 triad arrests in Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong.
New Zealand deports climate change asylum seeker to Kiribati.
AFRICA
Soldiers leave capital, Burkina Faso returns to calm.
ICC brings 60 new charges against LRA Kony's deputy.
Egypt military winds down Sinai campaign against IS.
Libya’s Tripoli government calls for halt in UN peace talks.
Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram still fearful to go home.
Ex-Bissau military chief jailed over plot against president.
Killing of Mexican tourists puts scrutiny on western arms sales to Egypt.
Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' cements position as Mugabe heir.
IMF calls for inclusive growth in central Africa.
EUROPE
EU announces 2nd phase of Mediterranean anti-trafficking operation.
Refugees keep streaming in as Europe acts to stem the tide.
EU refugee summit in disarray as Tusk warns 'greatest tide yet to come'. We're doomed: EU chief fears union will COLLAPSE over migrant crisis.
EU refugee crisis: Traffic between Croatia and Serbia halted after reciprocal bans imposed.
New Alexis Tsipras-led Greek government takes power.
Catalonia to vote in fierce independence row with Spain.
German population grows at fastest pace since 1992.
Almost 150,000 Muslims celebrate ‘Feast of Sacrifice’ in Moscow.
David Cameron faces legal challenge over Syria airstrikes.
Azerbaijan kills 3 women in shelling of Armenia: Yerevan.
AMERICAS
Obama, Xi to hold superpower supper.
Obama, Xi to address touchy topics during talks.
Pope Francis calls on Congress to act on climate change and immigration – live.
Pope tells Congress U.S. should reject hostility to immigrants.
Obama to meet Putin at Russian leader's request: U.S. official. Obama and Putin to meet, but differ over whether Ukraine or Syria tops agenda. Putin, Obama to meet as Syria diplomatic drive quickens.
Chile laments World Court decision to hear Bolivia sea dispute. U.N. Court to hear Bolivia border dispute against Chile.
Most agree with Trump on America's lost greatness, Bloomberg poll finds.
Farc peace talks: Colombia nears historic deal after agreement on justice and reparations.
Colombian government, rebels announce major breakthrough in peace talks.
Russia's FM Lavrov to visit Venezuela on Sept. 26: RIA.
For 1st time, New York City schools close for Muslim holiday.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. embassy issues terrorism warning for street in Malaysian capital.
Extremists in Bangladesh publish global hit list of bloggers and writers.
Russia says ready to restart anti-terrorist cooperation with USA: RIA.
Number of terrorist crimes doubles in CIS in 2014 — Anti-Terrorist Center head.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US stocks drop on global growth worries; Caterpillar slumps.
Dealers, owners feel frustrated and betrayed by VW scandal.
VW manipulated diesel emissions tests in Europe, says German minister.
Boeing to open assembly plant in China.
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