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Saudi Arabia prepares to behead and crucify young protester
Ali Mohammed Baqir al-Nimr, a member of Saudi Arabia's Shi'ite minority, was said by the UN to have been tortured by the Saudis.
NYC Police expel homeless from Harlem in preparation for Pope's arrival
More than a dozen people who live at the corner of 125th Street in East Harlem were told to move along on Wednesday, before the Pope visits a nearby Catholic school on Friday.
Face veil is 'backward' and sign of extremism says Chinese official
Face veils and other coverings for women were deemed "typical extremist attire" by a senior official in Xinjiang province of China.
Egypt: Coptic Christians attacked by Muslim neighbours in property row
Coptic Christians in an Egyptian village have been under attack by Muslim neighbours since Sunday over a property row which first began in 2012, according to ICC.
US government pledges support for persecuted minorities in Middle East
Every human being has equal value and infinite worth and should have the right to practise their faith, a new White House mandate released yesterday says.
Iran: American pastor Saeed Abedini tortured in prison
Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini was reportedly this week tortured and interrogated in Iran's notorious Rajai Shahr prison, where he is being held on charges of undermining national security.
Pope Francis through Republican eyes: Sound on abortion, dodgy on climate change
While conversatives have lapped up his support for the family and opposition to homosexuality and abortion, they have had a metaphorical choking fit regarding his call for action on climate change.
Hajj stampede leaves hundreds dead and injured
The tragedy has also left up to 719 pilgrims injured.
City in Florida bows to Satanist's lawsuit threat, bans prayers at council meetings
A city council in Florida has decided to ban prayers at city council meetings after a threat of a lawsuit from a Satanist who wants to lead the invocation.
Dems foil US Senate bid to end legalised 'brutal' killing of pain-capable unborn kids
The US Senate failed to pass a bill Tuesday that would prohibit abortions at 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Colombia's 50-year war against FARC rebels could end in six months
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and the top FARC rebel commander pledged on Wednesday to end their conflict.
EU leaders pledge aid for Syrians and cooperation to stem migrant flow
The summit was described as less tense than feared after weeks of feuding.
Putin plans air strikes in Syria if no deal is reached with US
Russia has increased its military presence inside Syria and its arms supplies to the Syrian army.
Pope Francis likely to get a mixed welcome from US Congress
Francis is set to become the first pope to address a joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Fewer US women underwent abortion for unintended pregnancies in pro-life states
A study by the Guttmacher Institute showed women had less abortions in states with tough anti-abortion laws.
Kim Davis says marriage licences issued to gay couples by her deputies are invalid
Defiant Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis who refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples said the licenses issued by her staff are invalid.