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Iranian pastor Saeed Abedini's release not part of Iran deal

The release of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini was not secured as part of the nuclear deal agreed between the US and Iran, his wife has confirmed.

South Sudan: 'The brutality and violence is indescribable'

After years of political unrest and violence, the people of South Sudan are still forced to live in horrendous conditions, and are being driven to starvation.

UK government to release top secret UFO files before March 2016

The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has promised to release to the public 18 top secret files on UFO sightings before March 2016 following a campaign by UFO investigators and Lord Black of Brentwood for the UK government to release the files.

Iran, world powers reach historic nuke deal, but Israel calls it West's 'historic surrender'

Iran and six major world powers have finally ironed out a landmark nuclear accord that could likely transform the Middle East following more than 10 years of on-off dialogue, and which US-ally Israel angrily described as a "historic surrender by the West," according to reports.

Missouri county decides to lower flags to mourn legalisation of same-sex marriage

A county in southern Missouri will lower flags in front of certain buildings during a particular date for an entire year to mourn the United States Supreme Court's recent decision to legalise same-sex marriage across the country.

Christian group opposes allowing gay leaders for Boy Scouts of America

A Christian group is opposing a recent resolution from the Boy Scouts of America's executive committee that allows individuals who are openly homosexuals to lead the organization.

Religious groups press opposition to Obamacare contraceptive mandate

Despite the changes made to address religious concerns about contraceptive mandate under Obamacare last week, several religious groups continue to oppose the signature healhcare law of the Obama administration.

Kentucky governor orders county clerk: Quit or issue same-sex marriage licenses

A Southeastern governor has ordered a county court clerk to resign if he continues to cite religious reasons for his refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples who want to wed and seek legal acknowledgement of their union.

Iranian diplomats say a nuclear deal has been agreed after marathon talks

"All the hard work has paid off and we sealed a deal. God bless our people," a diplomat said.

Eric Garner settlement: New York City to pay $5.9 million to family of man choked by police

Garner's death a year ago at the hands of police sparked protests around the country.

Greece: Tsipras' next battle is selling the deal to his own party

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces a showdown with rebels in his own party today.

South Korean cardinal hails courage of medical workers fighting MERS outbreak

Seoul's new cardinal has expressed his appreciation for the selfless efforts of the Catholic Medical Center's doctors and nurses in the continuing outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in South Korea.

Malala Yousafzai's appeal to world leaders on her 18th birthday: Buy books, not bullets

The youngest person to ever win the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy for girls' education has chosen to celebrate her 18th birthday in Lebanon in an extraordinary way that would help other people: by opening a school for Syrian refugee girls.