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North Korea says conducts 'perfect' hydrogen bomb test

North Korea conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test on Sunday, which it said was a successful detonation of an advanced hydrogen bomb, in a dramatic escalation of the isolated state's stand-off with the United States and its allies.

Pope tells South Korean faith leaders to promote reconciliation
Pope tells South Korean faith leaders to promote reconciliation

Pope Francis called on a delegation of South Korean religious leaders to promote reconciliation and spurn violence and fear on Saturday, amid a tense standoff on their home peninsula.

Rohingya Muslims flee as more than 2,600 houses burned in Myanmar\'s Rakhine
Rohingya Muslims flee as more than 2,600 houses burned in Myanmar's Rakhine

About 58,600 Rohingya have fled into neighbouring Bangladesh from Myanmar, according to UN refugee agency UNHCR, as aid workers there struggle to cope.

Trump to visit victims of floods in Texas, Louisiana
Trump to visit victims of floods in Texas, Louisiana

US President Donald Trump travelled to Houston and Lake Charles, Louisiana on Saturday to meet victims of catastrophic storm Harvey.

Video of Houston pastor playing piano in his flooded home goes viral
Video of Houston pastor playing piano in his flooded home goes viral

It's a stirring image: a pastor sitting quietly at a piano, ignoring for a moment the fact that his home is completely submerged in several feet of dirty water.

Donald Trump \'does not qualify to get into Jesus\' kingdom,\' says Rev. Jesse Jackson
Donald Trump 'does not qualify to get into Jesus' kingdom,' says Rev. Jesse Jackson

Donald Trump is worried about who can enter the United States but civil rights campaigner the Rev. Jesse Jackson thinks he should be more worried about whether he can enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

LG V30 versus LG G6: New flagship phones compared
LG V30 versus LG G6: New flagship phones compared

After the release of its first flagship phone for 2017, the LG G6, on Aug. 31, the South Korean multinational corporation announced its second smartphone release for this year: The LG V30

\'LEGO Worlds\' latest news: NINJAGO and Monsters DLC packs to be released in the coming months
'LEGO Worlds' latest news: NINJAGO and Monsters DLC packs to be released in the coming months

The Ninjago DLC Pack is set for release on September, while the Monsters DLC Pack will be released mid to late October.

\'Madden NFL 18\' first patch may arrive in mid-September
'Madden NFL 18' first patch may arrive in mid-September

According to the game developer, Rex Dickson, the first patch for "Madden NFL 18" may arrive in September.

\'The Elder Scrolls Online\' latest news: Horns of the Reach DLC game pack and Update 15 now available
'The Elder Scrolls Online' latest news: Horns of the Reach DLC game pack and Update 15 now available

Fans of the popular video game "Elder Scrolls Online" can now avail the game's newest DLC Pack—The Horns of the Reach. The newest DLC Pack went live on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on Aug. 29, available free to ESO plus members and for sale in the in-game Crown Store.

\'Luke Cage\' season 2 spoilers: Misty Knight to get an epic comeback
'Luke Cage' season 2 spoilers: Misty Knight to get an epic comeback

Fans of "Luke Cage" got a glimpse of Misty Knight's fate during the series finale of "The Defenders."

Emma Watson named \'the most inspiring celebrity\' by NCS
Emma Watson named 'the most inspiring celebrity' by NCS

Emma Watson continues to be an amazing role model to her fans and feminists all over the world. In a recent survey made by ICM for the National Citizen Service, Watson was named "the most inspiring celebrity," beating other famous stars such as Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and Zayn Malik.

Beyoncé working with her pastor Rudy Rasmus to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey
Beyoncé working with her pastor Rudy Rasmus to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey

The Lemonade singer and her pastor Rudy Rasmus of St. John's church in downtown Houston to help people affected by the devastating hurricane.

Joel Osteen defends delay to opening megachurch as Hurricane Harvey shelter; Tyler Perry donates $250k
Joel Osteen defends delay to opening megachurch as Hurricane Harvey shelter; Tyler Perry donates $250k

The pastor said the church hadn't opened its doors sooner because city officials hadn't required it.

\'Dancing With the Stars\' 25th season pro lineup: Who made the cut?
'Dancing With the Stars' 25th season pro lineup: Who made the cut?

Dancing With the Stars is coming back to television this Sept. 18, and once again, fans can see their favorite celebrities battle it out on the dance floor.

Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O\'Connor dies after battle with cancer
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor dies after battle with cancer

The former Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, has died, the Catholic Church of England and Wales announced this evening