PHOTO COLLECTION: Religion Pope Francis Visits Luxembourg

Pope travels to the heart of Europe to appeal for peace and to boost his dwindling flock

LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Pope Francis called for Europe to be a beacon of peace in war and a welcome home for migrants and refugees as he arrived in the heart of the continent on Thursday to encourage the dwindling Catholic flock in a onetime bastion of Christianity. Francis received a...

Vatican confirms plans for Belgium, Luxembourg trip after pope cancels audiences due to illness

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican confirmed that plans remain in place for Pope Francis to go to Belgium and Luxembourg later this week, despite having canceled all his audiences Monday because of a “slight flu-like state.” Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the cancellation...

Vatican confirms plans still in place for Pope Francis to visit Belgium and Luxembourg despite canceling events Monday

Germany expands border controls to curb irregular migration and extremism risks

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's government ordered temporary controls at all land borders Monday, expanding checks it already has in place at some borders, saying that it was responding to irregular migration and to protect the country from extremist threats. “We are strengthening our...

EU ministers take a very public swipe at Hungary over a lack of respect for the bloc's values

BRUSSELS (AP) — Senior government ministers from Ireland, Luxembourg and Belgium took a very public swipe at Hungary on Tuesday, raising questions about whether Prime Minister Vitkor Orbán’s stridently nationalist cabinet respects European Union values and standards. Hungary...

Globant: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

LUXEMBOURG (AP) — LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Globant SA (GLOB) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $38.7 million. The Luxembourg-based company said it had profit of 87 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.51 per share. ...

Adecoagro: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

LUXEMBOURG (AP) — LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Adecoagro SA (AGRO) on Monday reported second-quarter earnings of $9.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Luxembourg-based company said it had profit of 9 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.03 per share. ...

Altisource Portfolio: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg (AP) — GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg (AP) — Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA (ASPS) on Thursday reported a loss of $8.3 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Grand Duchy Of Luxembourg, Luxembourg-based company said...

Horses take to the air with passports and carryons ahead of equestrian eventing at Paris Olympics

PARIS (AP) — Welcome aboard, hope you are standing comfortably. For the horses on the U.S. eventing team, the journey to France for the Paris Olympics was — quite literally — a four-legged journey. Their trek began on a farm in Pennsylvania. They were driven to JFK airport last...