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Death toll from capsized Philippines ferry rises to 41, divers halt search
The death toll after a ferry capsized in the central Philippines rose to 41 on Friday when rescuers recovered three more bodies, but bad weather was hampering the search for another 12 people still missing, the coast guard and police said.
US, Cuba restoring diplomatic ties, opening embassies to end over 54 years of Cold War
The US and Cuba have made a huge leap in reconstructing diplomatic ties by agreeing to open embassies in each other's capitals.
Pope Francis on Greece debt crisis: 'Human dignity must remain at centre of any debate'
Pope Francis has encouraged the faithful to pray for Greece and her people amid the country's debt crisis and maintained that dignity should be the heart of political debates.
Donald Trump says he'll 'bomb the hell' out of ISIS, targeting its oil, if elected president
Saying that the Islamic State (ISIS) is competing with his wealth, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said that he plans to "bomb the hell" out of the extremist group if elected to the White House.
Robot grabs man, crushes him against metal plate: Death by human error?
A robot used for car manufacturing caused the death of a worker at a Volkswagen plant in Germany, a spokesperson of the automaker said Wednesday.
Rival group releases graphic video of slaughtering of 13 ISIS militants
A group of Islamist Syrian rebels who oppose Islamic State have released a video of their slaughter of 13 terrorists in a graphic parody of the murder tactics of their enemies.
Syria: 4,000 Christian families flee ISIS offensive in Hasakah
Almost 4,000 Christian families were among the first to flee the latest surge of Islamic State violence in the city of Hasakah, in north-eastern Syria.
Solar storms hit Earth, experts concerned
Three recent solar storms have raised concern among experts over a direct hit, which could totally wipe out all global electronic systems and set back civilization by a hundred years.
Here's how persecuted Christians could print their own Bibles
Persecuted Christians unable to access the Bible could soon be able to print their own with a new program facilitated by Wycliffe Associates.
Oregon legalises use, possession and cultivation of recreational marijuana
Recreational marijuana is now legal and can be freely given away in Oregon, with the measure legalising the use of pot in the state officially taking effect on July 1.
West Nile Virus in New York City
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has announced that mosquitoes at two sites in its area were found to be infected with the West Nile Virus. The sites are Glen Oaks, Queens and New Dorp Beach, Staten Island.
Australian prison riot 2015: Nine hurt in 15-hour riot
A prison riot broke out in Melbourne, Australia last Wednesday, and authorities had to break up the 15-hour commotion that involved 300 inmates. According to reports, the riot may have been triggered by a smoking ban.
India: Christians protest rape of nuns but insist 'we are born to âserve the poor and we will not stop'
Christians yesterday held a protest in Delhi to demand an increase in protections for women across the country following the rape of two Catholic nuns.
US and Cuba to restore diplomatic ties after 54 years
The United States and Cuba formally agreed on Wednesday to restore diplomatic relations on July 20, setting up a trip to Havana by John Kerry.
US same-sex marriage ruling inspires hope and revulsion in Africa
President Barack Obama hailed last week's Supreme Court decision to allow same-sex marriage as a "thunderbolt" but few share his view of gay rights in socially and religiously conservative Africa.
Fires at black churches in America's southern states fan racial fears
Some were deliberately lit. Others were caused by an electrical fault or lightning. But regardless of the origins, a spike in fires at black churches is fraying nerves at a time of heightened racial tensions across the United States.