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Philadelphia archdiocese cancels LGBT program ahead of pope visit
The Philadelphia Archdiocese has ordered a local parish hosting events for gay and transgender Catholics during Pope Francis' US tour next month to cancel the program, organizers said on Tuesday.
Islamic State militants behead 82-year-old archaeologist in Palmyra
Islamic State (IS) militants beheaded an antiquities scholar in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra and hung his body on a column in a main square of the historic site, Syria's antiquities chief said on Tuesday.
Texas man marries fiancée after judge says the alternative is prison
Texas Judge Randall Rogers is facing a misconduct complaint after making the order.
Bangkok bombing: Death toll rises to 22 as authorities seek answers
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, in which eight tourists died.
Ukraine: Fighting flares between government forces and Russian-backed rebels
The clashes near Mariupol and at rebel-held Horlivka further frayed the ceasefire.
Europe on trial: Migrant crisis is a test of the continent's cohesion
The influx of migrants has triggered a poisonous round of every-man-for-himself bickering.
China explosions: Toxic gas fears as workers struggle to clear site
The goal is to clear the chemicals before any rain falls, which could create further toxic gas.
Brown weighs in against Jeremy Corbyn in Labour leadership battle
A poll found voters believe Corbyn as leader would reduce its chances of winning an election.
Iraq: Military commanders will face court martial for abandoning Ramadi to Islamic State
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is pushing ahead with a reform campaign.
China blasts death toll is now 112 and likely to rise as scores of firefighters missing
More than 720 people remain in hospital four days after Wednesday's disaster.
Kos: Greek government houses 2,500 Syrian refugees aboard passenger ship
The move is a bid to ease sometimes chaotic conditions onshore.
70 years after war ends, Japanese Emperor expresses 'deep remorse'
"I earnestly hope that the ravages of war will never be repeated," the Emperor said.
China explosion: Deadly sodium cyanide confirmed at Tianjin blast site
A series of new, small explosions have been heard and small fires have broken out.
Cuba: Kerry declares 'new era' as US flag is raised in Havana after 54 years
The US Secretary of State John Kerry also called for political change in Cuba.
Kayla Mueller was raped by Islamic State leader, US confirms
Mueller's parents were told by US officials that their daughter had been raped and tortured.
Corbyn is streets ahead as voting begins for Labour leadership
Four contenders are battling in an election characterised by Tony Blair as a tug of war between the party's head and its heart.