• Show Us Respect or Ties Will Suffer 'Potentially Serious Repercussions', Saudi Ambassador Tells Britain

  Stung by criticism in Britain of his country's human rights record, Saudi Arabia's ambassador in London threatened "potentially serious repercussions" for the two countries' relationship unless a more respectful discourse developed.

  

• Israel's PM Netanyahu Considers Revoking Benefits For Some Palestinians in East Jerusalem

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raised the possibility of revoking benefits and travel rights of some Palestinians living in East Jerusalem in response to a wave of Palestinian violence, a government official said on Monday.

  

• China, Japan, South Korea to Hold First Summit Since 2012 Amid Strained Relationships

  China, Japan and South Korea will hold a summit in South Korea when Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visits, China and South Korea said on Monday, the first such meeting since they were discontinued in 2012 amid tension dating back to World War Two.

  

• Seventh St. Louis Church Door Fire Under Investigation

  An arson fire at the door of the rectory of the Shrine of St. Joseph Catholic church in St. Louis early on Thursday was the seventh such incident in the area in two weeks, fire officials said.

  

• Pope Francis Issues Call for Compassionate Church Before Closing Bishop's Meeting on Family Issues

  Pope Francis, ending a contentious bishops' meeting on family issues, on Saturday excoriated immovable Church leaders who "bury their heads in the sand" and hide behind rigid doctrine while families suffer.