Abu Dhabi’s stunning new multi-faith complex is a mosque, synagogue and church

Written by Adam Pourahmadi, CNNAbu Dhabi, UAE The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday inaugurated the “Abrahamic Family House,” an interfaith complex housing a mosque, a church, and the Gulf Arab state’s first ever purpose-built synagogue. Designed by renowned Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye, the project incorporates several architectural styles traditionally found…

Live updates: Alex Murdaugh trial closing arguments

Prosecutor Creighton Waters speaks during closing arguments on Wednesday, March 1. (Joshua Boucher/The State/AP) Lead prosecutor Creighton Waters, resuming his closing argument Wednesday afternoon, said “family weapons” were used to commit the double murders on the Murdaugh estate. Waters said that the “forensic evidence” that was presented as evidence during…

The top 10 most visited US National Park sites in 2022 are … | CNN

Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In March, we’re heading to the great outdoors. CNN  —  The 424 sites administered by the US National Park Service (NPS) continued to rebound from the pandemic last year,…

Why these flights made unscheduled loops in the sky | CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN  —  A most welcome flight diversion. That’s a rarity for commercial airline passengers,…

Ed Sheeran says his wife was diagnosed with tumor while pregnant | CNN

CNN  —  Ed Sheeran has revealed that his wife, Cherry Seaborn, was diagnosed with a tumor when she was pregnant with their second child. In a diary entry – which was photographed by Annie Liebowitz and posted to Sheeran’s Twitter on Wednesday – to announce his new album, the British…

Greta Thunberg has joined a protest against wind farms. Here’s why. | CNN

CNN  —  It may seem strange to see Greta Thunberg protesting against wind turbines, but this week the Swedish climate activist has joined Indigenous and environmental groups in Norway to do just that. Dozens of protestors, including Thunberg, have blocked access to Norwegian government buildings in Oslo to protest against…

Greek prime minister heads to scene of train collision

More European leaders have expressed their condolences in the wake of Tuesday night’s deadly train crash in Greece. “Terrible news from Greece where a train collision has claimed dozens of lives,” Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Twitter. “I have expressed my condolences to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and…

Live updates: Train crash in Greece – at least 38 killed in head-on collision

Police and emergency crews search the debris of a crushed wagon after a train crash near Larissa on Wednesday morning. (Zekas Leonidas/Eurokinissi/AFP/Getty Images) At least 36 people were killed, and more than 85 others were wounded when two trains collided in northern Greece on Tuesday night, the Greek Fire Service says. A…

Why camel cloning is big business in Dubai | CNN

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject matter, reporting and frequency of the articles and videos within the sponsorship, in compliance with our policy. CNN  —  When Nisar Ahmad Wani succeeded in carrying out the…

Meet the 4 men tipped to run China’s economy | CNN Business

Hong Kong CNN  —  The team of Communist Party officials running China’s economy is about to get a major makeover. Party elites have just finalized nominations for key government positions ahead of the annual gathering of the National People’s Congress, the country’s rubber-stamp legislature, which starts on Sunday. They include…

Japan births fall to record low as population crisis deepens | CNN

CNN  —  The number of births registered in Japan plummeted to another record low last year – the latest worrying statistic in a decades-long decline that the country’s authorities have failed to reverse despite their extensive efforts. The country saw 799,728 births in 2022, the lowest number on record and…