Moldova's pro-European central government renewed its criticism of Russia, saying it caused the energy crisis and now wants to portray itself as the power that was coming to the separatist region's rescue. Transdniestria, which split from Moldova at the end of Soviet rule, has relied on Russian gas shipped through Ukraine.
Pope Francis' funeral is scheduled for Saturday. There will be a nine-day period of mourning, remembrance and prayer beginning with his funeral Mass in Rome....