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Rescuers struggle to reach burning ferry off Greek coast

Efforts to rescue a car ferry carrying almost 500 passengers and crew that caught fire have been hampered by high winds and rough seas.

Man who tried to kill Pope John Paul II puts roses on his tomb

The man who tried to kill former Pope John Paul II 33 years ago showed up at the Vatican on Saturday to put white roses on his tomb and said he wanted to meet Pope Francis.

AirAsia flight missing in Southeast Asia

AirAsia flight QZ8501 travelling from Indonesia went missing with 162 people on board after the pilots asked to change course to avoid bad weather.

US-led air strikes have killed 'over 1100 militants' in Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Tuesday that US-led air strikes in Syria have killed at least 1,171 people, mostly Islamic State jihadists, since September 23.

Archbishop isn't concerned by Pope's 'radical' views: 'He sees the person first'

Archbishop Kurtz responds to Pope's 'radical' views: 'I think the role of the Holy Father is to serve'

Airline passenger kicked off plane after becoming enraged over 'Merry Christmas' greetings

Airline passenger kicked off plane after 'Merry Christmas' controversy

Pro-Taliban Imam arrested after refusal to condemn Peshawar massacre

An arrest warrant has been issued for the radical pro-Taliban imam in Pakistan who refused to condemn the massacre of children at a school.

Mexico: Priest shot in head after accusing notorious drugs gang of murder

A Roman Catholic priest kidnapped in Mexico on Monday was found shot dead on Christmas Day. He is the third priest to have been killed in Guerrero state, renowned for drugs crime.

China announces plan to 'root out illegal religious activities'

China is to publish online details of legal religious venues, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday, apparently in an effort to "root out illegal religious activities".