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Massive power outage hits Syria after rocket attack despite ceasefire agreement
A massive power outage hit Syria on Thursday but latest reports say that electricity is gradually being restored across the country following a fault caused by a rocket attack.
Many Christian churches in U.S. want to help refugees but fear doing so â survey
A new survey indicated that many Christian churches in the United States are more than willing to lend a hand to refugees and foreigners but are also afraid to risk engaging them.
Actor George Clooney urges U.S. to adopt Germany's open-door policy on migrants
American actor/director George Clooney suggested that the United States should emulate Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel's open door policy to migrants fleeing war in the Middle East.
How a village on a mountain became a city on a hill
This is the story of a small Chinese village called Yang Jia where 53 families have fostered 166 children! As if that is not remarkable enough, all of these children had complex special needs.
Australian government commits to gay marriage vote this year if it wins election
The decision comes a day after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull brushed aside criticism from staunchly conservative elements of his Coalition government to attend Sydney's annual gay Mardi Gras parade.
'Right to die' debate hits Japan
Although Japan has one of the world's fastest aging populations, the country has no laws regarding "living wills", let alone assisted suicide, which is legal in a few U.S. states such as California and some nations including Canada and Belgium.
What's inside Trump's mind: Biographer says a 6-year-old bully boy could soon rule America armed with nuke weapons
Imagine an ill-tempered six-year-old boy armed with nuclear weapons. That's how Donald Trump would look like in case he succeeds in winning the White House, according to Michael D'Antonio, the author of the new book "Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success" (St. Martin's Press).
Australian church abuse victims dismayed Pope did not meet them
The Vatican said it did not grant a meeting with the group of about 15 abuse victims because they had not made their request through the proper channels while they were in Rome to observe Cardinal George Pell testify.
Trump, Cruz, Clinton and Sanders all pick up Primary victories
Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz split victories in four nominating contests with front-runner Donald Trump on Saturday, bolstering Cruz's argument that he represents the party's best chance to stop the brash New York billionaire.
Twin 'Super Saturday' wins energise Cruz as he cuts Trump's lead in delegate count; Rubio, Kasich asked to quit
Top Republican presidential rivals Donald Trump and Ted Cruz scored two victories each on "Super Saturday" with Trump winning in the Louisiana primary and Kentucky caucuses while Cruz emerging as clear winner in the Maine and Kansas caucuses.
Deeply split U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on Texas abortion case, ruling likely in June
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments from pro-life and pro-abortion advocates Wednesday as it tackled the Texas abortion regulations that could close down many abortion clinics in the state.
Relative calm in Syria but aid still desperately short
Humanitarian aid on Friday reached areas near the Syrian capital Damascus where fighting has been going on between rebels and government forces, but opposition groups said not enough assistance was getting through.
Relations thawing between Cuba and Europe
A deal would hand Cuba another achievement on the international stage following its détente with the United States 15 months ago and the renegotiation of its debt with creditors from the Paris Club of wealthy nations in December.
Turkey launches crackdown on newspaper and Muslim cleric - fears for freedom of speech
Turkish authorities seized control of the country's largest newspaper on Friday in a widening crackdown against supporters of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, an influential foe of President Tayyip Erdogan.
Plan to 'Dump Trump' fails to gain momentum
A plan to block Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump struggled to gain traction on Friday as rival candidates rejected it, while Democrats revelled in the chaos they hoped would boost their chances of keeping the White House.
Another sign of the coming apocalypse? Millions of bugs invade Argentina beach
Something terrifying is currently happening, this time on a beach in Argentina, where millions of beetles have shown up, fuelling fears that these insects are signs of the end of the world.