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Workers trapped in collapsed Pakistan factory plead for help on mobile phones
Rescuers said they feared the death toll of 18 could rise in the latest tragedy to highlight poor safety standards in south Asia.
Islamic State bomb caused Russian plane crash, security sources say
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said Britain is "advising against all but essential travel by air through Sharm el-Sheikh airport".
Apocalyptic signs? 'Hell freezes over' as ice storm sweeps Saudi Arabia desert
Just recently, parts of Saudi Arabia experienced unusual hailstorms, thunderstorms and heavy rains, which turned deserts white and caused floods that have so far claimed the lives of 19 people.
Libya blackmails Europe: 'Recognise us or else we unleash millions more migrants to flood your countries'
The new Islamist government in Libya has virtually given European leaders an ultimatum: "Recognise and help us or else we unleash millions of migrants to flood your countries."
Refugee crisis, if not properly managed, could spark war in Europe, Merkel warns
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for solidarity among European countries in handling the influx of millions of migrants from Africa and the Middle East, warning that failure to properly manage the crisis could lead to war.
Leaked memo shows Obama planning to defy court on amnesty for undocumented immigrants
A leaked internal memo from the Department of Homeland Security said the Obama administration is trying to circumvent a federal court injunction on its immigration executive orders that were issued last November.
Idaho homeowners association disapproves of Christmas display in neighbourhood
A homeowners association has disapproved a resident's lavish Christmas display, saying it will be a nuisance to the quiet neighborhood and may offend non-Christians.
Kentucky clerk's case all about forcing Christians to violate their religious beliefs, lawyers say
The case of Kim Davis, the Rowan County Clerk is not about granting marriage licenses to same-sex couples but forcing Christians to violate their religious beliefs.
FBI tool to prevent children from joining extremist groups draws Muslims' anger
An FBI online tool designed to prevent kids from joining radical extremists has been criticized by Muslims.
Gay priest who married partner loses employment discrimination claim
Canon Jeremy Pemberton, who was prevented from becoming a hospital chaplain after he married his partner, has lost his case claiming he was discriminated against by his bishop.
No HERO for Houston: Transgender people will have to keep using the 'wrong' lavatories
The Houston Equal Rights Ordinance was backed by outgoing Mayor Annise Parker.
Vincent Nichols criticises government's slow response to refugee crisis: 'Their plight doesn't wait'
The Archbishop of Westminster today criticised the British government's slow response to the refugee crisis, claiming that it is compromising the dignity of those in need.
'The Good Thief': Stolen Jesus statue returns in glory!
The Bible does talk about Jesus returning in glory but for one gift shop owner this happened in an unexpected manner.
Richard Dawkins calls Ben Carson a 'disgrace' for belief in creationism
Richard Dawkins has slammed the Rupublican primary candidates for their belief in creationism and labelled Ben Carson a "disgrace."
Bishop warns against Iraqi law that children of Muslim converts must be Muslim
A law forcing children of converts to Islam to be regarded as Muslims will contribute to the extinction of Christianity in Iraq, a bishop has warned.
Woman accused of adultery stoned to death in Afghanistan
A young woman was stoned to death in Afghanistan after being accused of having an adulterous relationship, officials said on Tuesday.