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Beijing blasts Pentagon report on Chinese military as damaging trust

The US believes China will add substantial military infrastructure to artificial islands in the South China Sea.

U.S. Congress urged to impeach President Obama over pro-transgender bathroom use policy

Conservative leaders have expressed outrage over U.S. President Barack Obama's directive to all public schools to allow transgender students to use restrooms and locker room consistent with their gender identity.

Venezuela opposition slams 'desperate' Maduro state of emergency

Maduro declared a 60-day state of emergency due to what he called plots from Venezuela and the United States.

Syria: Suspected Russian airstrike hits ancient Church of St Simeon

The church and the remains of Simeon's pillar were hit by the airstrike.

'A defeat for everyone': Catholic Church laments approval of gay unions by Italy's legislature

In an unexpected overwhelming vote, a chamber of Italy's legislature, the Chamber of Deputies, approved a bill instituting civil unions for gay couples. With this, homosexual unions are now close to being allowed in the entire Eastern Europe.

Priest calls for prayers as heavy fighting rages in Aleppo: 'No words to describe all the suffering'

A Franciscan priest is appealing to Christians throughout the world to pray for the Syrian city of Aleppo, which he said is in "so much misery" as heavy fighting between the Syrian government and rebel groups continues.

Osama bin Laden's youngest son urges Muslims to unite and 'free' Jerusalem

The youngest son of the late Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is encouraging his fellow jihadists to free the holy city of Jerusalem, which he likened to a bride, news reports say citing the U.S terrorist-tracking organisation SITE.

Venezuela president declares state of emergency, citing US and domestic 'threats'

US intelligence officials have told reporters they are increasingly worried about the potential for an economic and political meltdown in Venezuela.

Drugs giant Pfizer says it won't allow its products to be used for executions

The move shuts off the last remaining open market source of drugs used in executions.

Donald Trump turns to climate change sceptic for energy advice

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee is seeking to flesh out his policy proposals.

Obama admin orders public schools to let transgenders use facilities of their choice as condition for getting federal funds

The Obama administration has issued a "guidance" to all public schools telling them to open their showers, locker rooms, and restrooms to all their transgender students who want to use those facilities that match their gender identity.

Tiffany & Co. marketing exec claims jeweler fired her for saying Jews killed Jesus