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'Human pesticide': Canadian health authorities approve deadly abortion pill
Although it has caused the death of pregnant women around the world, a drug used for abortion recently got the approval of health authorities in Canada.
'Biggest step vs. climate change': Obama unveils plan to cut coal plant emissions
United States President Barack Obama announced on Sunday a his government's major plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-burning power plants in the country, which he described to be America's "biggest, most important step... to combat climate change."
Gun used by slain terror suspect in Texas shooting bought from US sting operation?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Justice Department are tracing whether the gun used by a suspect who was killed in the shooting outside the venue of the Muhammad exhibit and contest in Garland, Texas in May was bought under the ATF sting operation in 2010.
Is President Obama really a Christian? GOP presidential bet Scott Walker still unsure
Wisconsin governor and Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker was flummoxed and unable to give an answer when asked if United States President Barack Obama is a Christian or not.
President Obama has done nothing for African-Americans, says Donald Trump
Having the first American black president was not enough to improve the lives in African-American communities across the United States, a Republican presidential frontrunner pointed out over the weekend.
Bombings rock 2 churches in New Mexico in middle of Sunday services; no one hurt
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have joined state and local police in investigating explosions outside two churches in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Sunday morning.
IRS chief vows not to remove tax-exempt status of religious universities, colleges
The head of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) promised that he will not initiate any move to remove the tax-exempt status of religious universities and colleges which oppose same-sex marriage.
US Catholic leaders seek minimum wage hike to help workers cope with poverty
Catholic leaders have asked members of the US Congress to pass legislation that will raise minimum wage "to lift up the struggles of low-wage workers and their families."
Former Imam who attacked churches converts to Christianity, 'The Bible became my weapon'
A former Muslim cleric who converted to Christianity after meeting Jesus in a dream was abandoned by his family and brutally beaten. He now says his faith taught him how to forgive.
Boko Haram crisis: 178 captives freed
Nigerian troops say they have rescued 178 people, mostly children, from their captivity by Islamic militants Boko Haram.
Senegal journalist convicted of engaging in homosexual acts, gets 6-month prison term
A famous journalist in Muslim-dominated Senegal has received a sentence of six months to prison on Friday for acts of homosexuality, deemed illegal in the West African country.
US military officials at odds with Obama administration over South China Sea row
The US Navy has clashed with the Obama administration over sailing and flying into a contested area in the South China Sea as some US Naval commanders want to exercise their freedom of navigation while Obama officials and diplomats attempt to manage a delicate phase in US-China relations.
Israel approves jailing Jewish militants without trial
Israel's security cabinet approved on Sunday the detention of citizens suspected of waging violence against Palestinians without trial in a crackdown.
US to defend Syrian rebels with airstrikes
The United States has decided to allow airstrikes to defend Syrian rebels trained by the US military from any attackers, even if the enemies hail from forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
US comes to Syrian rebels' aid as planes repel attack from al Qaeda-linked fighters
American warplanes have carried out airstrikes to aid US military-trained Syrian rebels who were under attack by an al-Qaeda-linked terror group.
Priest performs aerial exorcism to cast away demons believed to be plaguing Italy town
A priest has carried out an aerial exorcism over the seaside town of Castellammare di Stabia in Italy to cast away demons that has plagued the area following a series of thefts in churches and crosses being turned upside down.