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Google apologises as Indian PM's images appear in 'top 10 criminals'
Numerous pictures of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi turn up in search results when the key words "top 10 criminals" are used for an image search, prompting Google to issue an apology.
Iraq: Oil refinery town set to fall to government forces in reverse for Islamic State
Iraqi forces have opened supply lines into Baiji and its nearby oil refinery.
Egg rationing in US amid soaring prices as avian flu continues to spread
Egg-rationing is now being implemented while prices of eggs have sky-rocketed as the Avian Flu hit around 46 million chickens and turkeys in the U.S.
No more fossil fuels, say G7 leaders in landmark commitment
Major economies will abandon fossil fuels by the end of the century.
Abortion cases down in nearly all US states as teen pregnancies continue to decline
Abortions in almost all US states have declined since 2010, the Huffington Post reported, based on a survey by the Associated Press.
School in Idaho decides to arm itself to ensure quick response to security problem
An isolated school in Idaho has decided to buy four guns as protection against criminals and trained staff to use them.
With Patriot Act gone, Cheney warns of terror attack in US even deadlier than 9/11
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney said Sen. Rand Paul made the wrong move when he forced the provisions of the Patriot Act to expire, warning that without these provisions the United States could face another attack even deadlier than 9/11.
Scott Walker supports constitutional amendment giving states the right to ban same-sex marriage
Winconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a son of a preacher, said he would support a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage if the Supreme Court decides to allow gay marriage nationwide.
NASA building cheaper, greener supersonic aircraft for commercial use
Will human beings be able to board planes that can fly faster than the speed of sound, but with less impact on the environment? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is taking a step towards this direction, and it involves millions of dollars.
A village on the moon: Europe's space agency planning to build 'Lunarville'
The incoming head of the European Space Agency (ESA) recently announced a plan to build a village on the moon to replace the International Space Station currently orbiting Earth.
In New Zealand, schools can arrange girls' abortion without parents' consent
A mother petitioned the New Zealand government this week to pass legislation that would make sure parents are notified if their daughters are found pregnant, preceding any referrals or decisions for abortion.
The worst thing couples can do before getting married: Borrow money
A company that was launched just last week offers couples up to $35,000 in loans to cover the expenses of their wedding or honeymoon â a possible indication that extravagant spending on weddings is becoming the norm.
In Louisiana, students read the Book of Genesis in their science classes
When a student in Louisiana opens her textbook in biology class, she may not learn about evolution but the "creation point of view" instead.
One reason why Finland is really good at keeping babies alive and kicking: A box
Parenting has always been hard. Finland has found a way to make it slightly easier by providing families with a cardboard box stuffed with goodies.
Tony Campolo calls for full acceptance of gay Christian couples in the Church
One of the most influential evangelical Christians in the US has called for full inclusion of gay couples into the life of the Church.
Billy Graham's grandson laments church's silence on horrors of child sex abuse
Evangelist Billy Graham's grandson Basyle "Boz" Tchividjian is a huge advocate for sexual abuse victims, and this is why he is lamenting that the church does little to help their plight.