The attack in the Springfield Road area followed a night of rioting by nationalists and pro-British loyalists nearby in the Northern Ireland city on Wednesday that was condemned by the British and Irish governments and local political leaders.
Coronavirus is still raging in Brazil, Philippines, France and other predominantly Christian countries, where worshippers are marking a second Holy Week under various lockdowns.
Chancellor Angela Merkel takes responsibility, drops plans for a five-day shutdown in Germany over Easter that prompted confusion and criticism from the public and businesses.
Because of Covid-19 lockdowns in place throughout the world, many believers are told to practice social distancing and stay at home if possible, including during Good Friday.
The European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says the Irish-British border should be controlled if Britain leaves the bloc without a deal while the British government will be responsible for that.
The 148th British Open gets underway on Thursday for the first time in 68 years in Northern Ireland at Royal Portrush.
A journalist was killed while covering rioting in the border town of Londonderry.
Twenty years ago, peace came to Northern Ireland. After 30 years of sectarian conflict, in which more than 3,600 people were killed, political groups agreed to reject violence and work together to solve problems democratically.
Around 600 Palestinian Christians in Gaza are seeking permits to enter Israel to perform a pilgrimage to Jerusalem this Easter, but Israel says many Palestinians overstay permitted time.
Britain will directly set a budget for Northern Ireland after Irish nationalists Sinn Fein and British unionists DUP fail to agree on a power-sharing executive.
Here are some of the problems facing the British prime minister as she attempts to come to grips with a disappointing election result.
Christians observe Good Friday as part of the Easter Holy Week to commemorate their belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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