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iPhone news: New Apple patent teases foldable iPhone in the future

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published on Thursday an Apple patent application filed last year detailing an electronic device with a flexible display. The display could be bent toward or away from each other and used as a traditional iPhone when folded in half or a small iPad when opened flat.

Coptic Church bells ring out across Egypt in solidarity with mosque attack victims

Up to 300 people were killed when militants targeted worshippers in a coordinated gun and bomb attack on al-Rawdah mosque in Bir al-Abed, west of Arish city in the Sinai region.

UN can oversee return of Rohingya refugees, say Bangladesh, Myanmar

The two governments signed a pact on Thursday settling the terms for the repatriation process and the return of the Rohingya to Myanmar is expected to start in two months.

Mnangagwa vows to rebuild Zimbabwe and serve all citizens

New President Emmerson Mnangagwa laid out a grand vision on Friday to revitalise Zimbabwe's ravaged economy and vowed to rule on behalf of all the country's citizens.

Panic on London's Oxford St after reports of shooting

Police said later they had found no evidence of gunfire or casualties.

Traumatised: How art therapy is shining a light for Iraqi refugees after ISIS

Traumatised refugee children in Iraq are receiving healing help through the power of art therapy, as they recover from the damage done by ISIS.

Egypt attack: At least 235 worshippers dead in mosque massacre

At least 115 people have been killed and scores more wounded in a devastating attack on a mosque in northern Egypt on Friday.

iPhone SE 2 release rumors: Second-generation handset tipped to arrive first half of 2018

The iPhone SE 2 with the same 4-inch screen has reportedly confirmed to be built by Taiwanese firm Wistron, which already produces the current model in India. A trial production run is set for late 2017, with mass-production supposed to begin in the first half of 2018.

Pope Francis leads prayer for 'seeds of peace' in war-torn South Sudan and Congo

Pope Francis led prayer for peace in South Sudan and Congo last night, after papal visits to the countries was deferred by the ongoing conflict in the regions.

Robert Mugabe's 'miracle' resignation: 'The hand of God is at work'

Robert Mugabe's exit as Zimbabwe's president is being hailed a 'miracle' by a longstanding campaigner in the country.

Raped by Boko Haram: How this Christian girl clung onto hope, and her faith, in the darkness

Esther, a Nigerian Christian teenager was only 17 when her life changed forever. She fell pregnant after being raped countless times by her captors, the Islamist militants Boko Haram.

Pope Francis in Myanmar and Bangladesh: Masses, spirituality, and highly controversial politics

The visit next week by Pope Francis to Myanmar and Bangladesh will, naturally, be full of spiritual fruitfulness, but it is also laced with political and religious sensitivity, as became clear last night when the Vatican issued several revisions to the schedule.

Michael Schumacher news: Ferrari F2001 sold at auction for $7.5 million

The Formula One (F1) race car piloted by Michael Schumacher to dominate the 2001 World Championship was sold by Sotheby's at one of the auction house's contemporary art events for $7,504,000, a new record amount for a modern-era F1 car. The event took place on Thursday, Nov. 16 in New York City.

China's Communist regime blocks tourists visiting Vatican